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    The health belief model (HBM) offers an excellent strategy to address the case of Harris described in the case study. This is because according to DiClemente‚ Salazar & Crosby (2013)‚ the health belief model is simple‚ logical‚ and well-articulated. In applying this model to the case of Harris; who started smoking at the age of 14‚ has been smoking for about seven years‚ appears to be becoming addictive‚ and is becoming aware of the dangers of smoking because he is developing some health issues‚

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    Pender‚ and Allan (2002)‚ the HBM’s main focus is on the patient perceptions of a health threat‚ identification of barriers‚ and the promotion of modified behaviors. This HBM is ideal for health prevention as well as promotion. As the Nurse Practitioner (NP)‚ my main role is to educate Mrs. Anderson on hypertension and her weight. The NP has the responsibility to educate the patient on the potential consequences of a health problem‚ assist in identifying potential modifications in order to promote behavior

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    The paper will use Health Belief Model to explain the situation or behaviors of cancer patients. Health Belief Model is a psychological model‚ it uses to explain and predict an individual’s health behaviors through understanding one’s attitude and beliefs towards health. The model was composed by three main assumptions. First‚ if he/she think that himself/herself can avoid the negative health condition. Second‚ if the person has a positive attitude towards taking an advised action can avoid the negative

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    Assignment: Cultural Views on Health Dawn Tootill HCA/230 08/21/2011 Patricia Lamb University of Phoenix Introduction A huge part of everyone’s life is their health. At a very young age here in America we are taught that if we become sick with an illness or disease we need to seek medical attention to find a cure. However there are many cultures in which their religious beliefs interfere with them being able to seek treatment‚ because it is a sign from God. This paper will talk about the

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    6 17 September‚ 2013 Spain Did you know that Spain has the lowest age of consent for sexual activity? Spain is the third largest country in Europe. Spain was not originally just called Spain; it was called Kingdom of Spain. Spain originated in 16th century. The kingdom of Spain has a long history and the culture developed with the world over time. The Hispanic race also keeps family customs throughout the family‚ and passes down to future generation. In Spain people are allowed to have

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    CULTURAL VIEWS ON HEALTH In choosing two different cultures I have decided to focus on minorities in the U.S. Health care is difficult for many of these to receive‚ both because of lack of jobs and insurance and their cultural beliefs. Some even fear communication due to the need for translators and bilingual health care workers. One way to address health disparities (Eliminating Health Disparities‚ 2009) in minorities is to give them sufficient access to health care

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    Professional Communication Cultural Sensitivity Professional communication requires skillful consideration of words‚ actions‚ and sensitivity to diverse cultures to achieve the best outcomes for health care teams and patients. This may also include evaluating beliefs and practices related to health promotion and illness prevention‚ educational level‚ family structure‚ roles and support and communication preferences (Denisco & Barker‚ 2016). Cultural competence is the key to thriving in the culturally

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    Cultural Views on Health HCA/230 Communication Skills for the Health Care Professional (AXIA) Cultural Views on Health The world is different in many ways and one of the ways is the difference in culture. For instance in Malawi young women get AIDS more prevalently than men because they are not allowed to ask for the use of protection (Hawthorne‚ 2003). A set of practices‚ rules‚ and beliefs and practices that are shared by a group of people is referred to as being culture. The

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    Costa Ricans typically share liberal values and attitudes. Costa Rican’s are generally very friendly. Family is sacred to the people. The country is very family-oriented. It is very common for parents and grandparents to live with their children and grandchildren. The elders are a big part of the family structure and in many ways‚ is the reason why family life runs so smoothly. Grandmothers are the ones who mainly do all the cooking and looking after the little ones. It is considered her responsibility

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    Cultural Diversity in Health Care Heritage Assessment Tool This tool is a helpful way to evaluate a person as a whole because it reflects on the individual’s cultural background and ethnicity. The questions were focused on how the individual grew up as a child; progressing to adulthood and the age he/she came to the United States. This is a very important question to incorporate in the study matter because it shows how long the individual practiced the kind of culture that he/ she was in. Closeness

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