Assignment
In 1,250 to 1,350 words, compare and contrast the health status of Black/African American to the national average in America considering the following:
i. Describe the Black/African American ethnic minority group.
ii. Describe the current health status of Black/African American group.
iii. How do race and ethnicity influence health for the Black/African American?
iv. What are the health disparities that exist for the Black/African American group? What are the nutritional challenges for the Black/African American group?
v. Discuss the barriers to health for the Black/African American as a group resulting from culture, socioeconomics, education, and sociopolitical factors.
vi. What health promotion activities are often practiced by the Black/African American group?
vii. 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 in a care plan given the unique needs of the Black/African American minority group you have selected.
viii. Provide an explanation of why it might be the most effective choice.
ix. What cultural beliefs or practices must be considered when creating a care plan?
x. What cultural theory or model would be best to support culturally competent health promotion for this population? Why?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.