Assignment
Part 1:
Present one theory or model within the field of public health which describes either how people maintain health and/or how illness is caused? Presentation of the theory or model may be submitted in graphic or narrative format.
Even if this is not your personal viewpoint/belief, how can these multiple theories and models be beneficial to public health professionals?
Part 2:
What role should culture play in how a person''s health issues are handled? Is this demonstrated in the health system today? Support your position with examples and/or evidence.
Part 3:
Access the interactive media piece, "Social, Behavioral, and Cultural Factors in Public Health: Increasing Cultural Competency."
Navigate and review the information in the interactive media piece and complete the assessment at the end. The assessment is based on the information presented in the media piece (although you may also apply what you have learned from other course readings to complete the assessment).