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Analyze the health status of a specific minority group. Select a minority group that is represented in the United States (examples include: American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian American, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander.)
In an essay of 750 -1,000 words, compare and contrast the health status of the minority group you have selected to the national average. Consider the cultural, socioeconomic, and sociopolitical barriers to health. How do race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and education influence health for the minority group you have selected? Address the following in your essay:
What is the current health status of this minority group?
How is health promotion defined by the group?
What health disparities exist for this group?
Describe at least one approach using the three levels of health promotion prevention (primary, secondary, and tertiary) that is likely to be the most effective given the unique needs of the minority group you have selected. Provide an explanation of why it might be the most effective choice. Cite a minimum of three references in the paper.
You will find important health information regarding minority groups by exploring the following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) links:
Minority Health: http://www.cdc.gov/minorityhealth/index.html
Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations: http://www.cdc.gov/minorityhealth/populations/remp.html
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Analyze the health status of a specific minority group. Select a minority group that is represented in the United States (examples include: American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian American, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander.)
In an essay of 750 -1,000 words, compare and contrast the health status of the minority group you have selected to the national average. Consider the cultural, socioeconomic, and sociopolitical barriers to health. How do race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and education influence health for the minority group you have selected? Address the following in your essay:
1 What is the current health status of this minority group?
2 How is health promotion defined by the group?
3 What health disparities exist for this group?
Describe at least one approach using the three levels of health promotion prevention (primary, secondary, and tertiary) that is likely to be the most effective given the unique needs of the minority group you have selected. Provide an explanation of why it might be the most effective choice. Cite a minimum of three references in the paper.
You will find important health information regarding minority groups by exploring the following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) links:
1 Minority Health: http://www.cdc.gov/minorityhealth/index.html
2 Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations: http://www.cdc.gov/minorityhealth/populations/remp.html
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Grading rubric
Health Status of Minority Group
The health status of the identified minority group is compared and contrasted in detail with the national average. References are appropriate and clearly connected to content. Good subject knowledge is demonstrated. Offers examples that display personal insight and/or reflection. Subject knowledge appears comprehensive.
Barriers to Health and Influencing Factors
A detailed discussion of cultural, socioeconomic, and sociopolitical barriers to health is provided, as well as a detailed discussion of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and education in relation to the health of the minority group. References are appropriate and clearly connected to content. Good subject knowledge is demonstrated. Offers examples that display personal insight and analysis. Subject knowledge appears comprehensive.
Diverse Population
A detailed identification of current health status, definition of health promotion, and health disparities of the diverse population is provided. References are appropriate and clearly connected to content. Good subject knowledge is demonstrated. Offers examples that display personal insight and/or analysis. Subject knowledge appears comprehensive.
Health Promotion Approach
A detailed description of at least one approach is present. All three levels of health promotion prevention (primary, secondary, and tertiary) are described in detail. Approach is grounded in rationale describing in detail why it is the most effective for the needs of the minority group. References are appropriate and clearly connected to content. Good subject knowledge is demonstrated. Offers examples that display personal insight and/or analysis are present. Subject knowledge appears comprehensive.
Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment)
In-text citations and a reference page are complete. The documentation of cited sources is free of error. Analysis exceeds the number of references (3) specified in the assignment.
