Cultural Context in Health Sciences, Pregnancy, Nutrition and Risk Behaviors
Background: In this module you will continue to explore different aspects of the culture that you selected in Module 1, the Appalachian Culture. This module, as evidence of your progress, you will submit a paper addressing the constructs of Purnell’s model listed below. Subheadings should be used that address each of the papers requirements.
Assignment:
APPALACHIAN CULTURE
1. Discuss the Pregnancy construct of Purnell’s model as it relates to your selected culture and address each of the sub-constructs list below:
? Fertility practices
? Views toward pregnancy
? Pregnancy beliefs
? Birthing
? Post-partum (including child rearing)
2. Discuss the Nutrition construct of Purnell’s model as it relates to your selected culture and address each of the sub-constructs list below:
? Meaning of food
? Common foods
? Rituals
? Deficiencies
? Limitations
? Health Promotion
3. Discuss the High-Risk behaviors construct of Purnell’s model as it relates to your selected culture and address each of the sub-constructs list below:
? Tobacco
? Alcohol
? Recreational drugs
? Physical activity
? Safety
Use information from your module readings/articles as well as appropriate research to support your selection.
Length: The SLP assignment should be 3-5 pages long (double-spaced).
References: At least three references must be included from academic sources (e.g., peer-reviewed journal articles). Required Reading is included. Quoted materials should not exceed 10% of the total paper (since the focus of these assignments is critical thinking). Use your own words and build on the ideas of others. Materials copied verbatim from external sources must be enclosed in quotation marks. In-text citations are required as well as a list of references at the end of the assignment. (APA format is recommended.)