Module 1 – Case

CONCEPTS AND THEORIES OF HEALTH BEHAVIOR

Case Assignment

Utilize the required readings for this module and access http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/ to write a short paper (2-3 pages) addressing the following items in particular:

1. Describe the County Health Rankings.
2. At the County Health Ranking’s Web page, click on the “search by county, state, or topic” area.
   1. Search for “Orange, CA” information.
   2. Identify Orange County, California’s ranking under “Health Behaviors”.
   3. Identify percentages of 4 health behaviors listed under Orange County.
   4. Search for your Local County and State where you currently live.
   5. Briefly summarize findings about your local county and state’s health outcomes (example: to length of life, quality of life, and health behaviors).
3. In your own words, define “risk factors” and provide examples of risk factors for health behaviors you identified in #2 above. Be sure to cite a reference even though you used your own words.
4. Research and identify another source of data for health behaviors (e.g., national database or tracking system).

Assignment Expectations

Assessment and Grading: Your paper will be assessed based on the performance assessment rubric. You can view it under Assessments at the top of the page. Review it before you begin working on the assignment. Your work should also follow these Assignment Expectations.

 

Write a paper of 1,000-1,200 words on a specific cultural group. Use the following guidelines:

1. Select one article from a nursing journal focused on a cultural group.
2. In the introduction, state your reason for selecting the cultural group.
3. Summarize the key points of the article.
4. Apply the new information to a practice situation that demonstrates cultural sensitivity in communication, reflecting the reading in Chapter 25.
5. Write a conclusion.

STRICT APA FORMAT, NO PLAGIARISM PLEASE. GUIDELINE FOR THE ASSIGNMENT IS BELOW. THANK YOU

 

Professional Communication Cultural Sensitivity Guide

Title of Paper

This is the introduction. It should include purpose of paper and rationale for selection of specific cultural group. It would be appropriate to cite information from your textbook regarding the importance of cultural competence in nursing.

Summary of Article

Summarize article succinctly. Then focus on the key cultural differences that should be taken into consideration when providing care.

Application to Practice

In this section, be sure to focus on communication (assessing, comforting, teaching) that would demonstrate cultural sensitivity to the cultural group. You may also include other nursing interventions that would demonstrate cultural sensitivity.

Conclusion

In the conclusion, address the importance of cultural sensitivity in communication, both generally and with this population. Describe any conclusions you have drawn from the article/text readings related to this paper. Do not introduce new information.

References

Provide complete information for the references you have cited in your paper.