An examination of sociocultural factors associated with health and health care seeking among Latina immigrants

An examination of sociocultural factors associated with health and health care seeking among Latina immigrants

Garcés, I. C., Scarinci, I. C., & Harrison, L. (2006). An examination of sociocultural factors associated with health and health care seeking among Latina immigrants. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health,8(4), 377-85. 
Write a 2- to 3-page paper that includes the following:

  1. Provide a brief overview of the health issue among your selected group, statistics about the scope of the problem, and its implications for health.
  2. Describe the Cultural Identity of the group you chose. Specifically address how each of the PEN- 3 model’s three factors of Cultural Identity applies to your group and provide examples.

Use subheadings to clearly show that you have addressed each of the three factors. Support your discussion with references from scholarly and professional references (not just your opinion).

REQUIRED READINGS: (professional references)

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Minority Health (2005). National Standards on Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS). Retrieved May 1, 2012
fromhttp://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/templates/browse.aspx?lvl=2&lvlID=15
Read the Case Assignment before accessing this website. There are certain parts you are to review. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (USDHHS), Maternal Child Health Bureau (MCHB) (2009). 

Core Concepts in Cultural Competence. Retrieved May 1, 2012
fromhttp://support.mchtraining.net/national_ccce/case0/home.html

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