For this assignment, develop a reflective and analytical paper consisting of no more than 5 pages of text [excluding title and references pages] with at least 3 scholarly and current (within 5 years) references beyond the course text). Focus on one type of health problem and the health disparities for the health problem that a group of people are experiencing (preferably within your scope of practice). Consider the historical, social, economic, cultural, and systemic factors contributing to the health disparity. APA Format
Your paper should include the following:
ï‚· Provide a description of the health problem (describe the epidemiology of the disease), and why it is an important public health problem. Define and describe what is meant by health disparity, and which group of persons is affected by the health problem you chose to write about.
ï‚· Provide a description of the health disparities that exist for one health problem and how the disparities affect the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities in which they live. If possible, link your discussion to similar health disparities observed among the people you serve.
ï‚· Include contributing factors as well as the consequence of health disparities on the individuals, families, and communities in which the patient with health problems lives.
ï‚· Identify how reducing the health disparity discussed in your paper is linked to the goals and objectives of Healthy People 2020 (you can access the goals and objectives at: https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/about/foundation-health-measures/Disparities
ï‚· Discuss explanations offered for the health disparities and provide evidence that supports the explanation.
ï‚· Suggest research questions that have not been studied and support their importance (why is this question important and what new information will it add when answered).
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In conclusion, identify the role of nurses to lessen health disparities by advocating for and upholding the principles of social justice. What needs to occur for you and other nurses to be part of the solution? What are some social justice-based actions that you and other nurses can implement to reduce or eliminate the health disparity on which your paper is focused? For example, would use of Kleinman’s Explanatory Model to promote a culture of social justice when working with patients from cultures different than your own ensure that patients receive the best of care. The following link has key questions to ask patients regarding cause of illness using the Explanatory Model at http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/9781444311686.app2/pdf.
ï‚· Please refrain from generalizations. Discus what you and your fellow nurses can actually do to minimize the health disparity you chose to discuss
