The paper must demonstrate independent ideas and conclusions. At a minimum, the following topics must be well articulated in the paper.
Assignment Requirements:
• Based upon current evidence-based research, explain how cultural competence improves health outcomes.
• Identify the differences between cultural awareness, cultural sensitivity, and cultural competence.
• Discuss why geographic regions, such as Appalachia, are often associated with a particular culture.
• Below is a list of five cultural factors that can have a significant impact on health outcomes. For each factor, give an example of how a particular culture (African Americans) may affect the health and development of a pediatric patient.
• Health Beliefs
• Health Customs
• Religious Beliefs
• Dietary Customs
• Conduct a brief cultural self-assessment that includes:
• What culture do you identify with?
• How does your culture view diversity?
• Explain the impact of your culture on healthcare decisions.
• Explain how your culture views the dying process.
• Are there any particular customs, foods, holidays, and beliefs that strongly represent your culture?
Remember that discussion of each topic requires citations that are current (less than 5 years old) and relevant.
