Cultural/Spiritual Practice Presentation

Please use AFRICAN AMERICAN 

Choose one specific cultural group in the U.S. or elsewhere for which you have a particular interest.  You may wish to consider choosing a cultural group that you will be serving in your future advanced nursing role. Conduct a literature search for varied types of credible, peer-reviewed scholarly publications which may include journal articles, book chapters, white papers; government publications or sources such as credible professional nursing and healthcare organizations. 

Required Content for Powerpoint Presentation

  1. What are the appropriate interdisciplinary interventions for hereditary, genetic, and endemic diseases and high-risk health behaviors within this culture?
  2. What are the influences of value systems in this culture on childbearing and bereavement practices?
  3. What are the sources of strength, spirituality, and magico- religious beliefs associated with health and health care within this culture?
  4. What are the healthcare practices for this culture such as  acute versus preventive care, barriers to healthcare, the meaning of pain and the sick role; and traditional folk medicine practices?
  5. What are cultural issues related to learning styles, autonomy, and preparation of educational content for this culture?