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Introduction
For my module one paper, I selected to work on diabetes self-management education for the African American community based on Purcell and Cutchen. As earlier stated in my module one paper, most of the African Americans have a very fixed eating habit that does not adhere to the United States of America (Purcell & Cutchen, 2013). Most of their unhealthy eating habits result from the readily available fast foods present across the country. Most community members are considered highly vulnerable to diabetes attacks compared to other races in the country. Most of the African-Americans had a significant relationship with fast foods which is backed dated to their cultural practices. As a result, this has been a substantial root to their health problem associated to diabetes which is highly associated to the low lifestyles behaviors that they exhibit.
The PEN-3 model, invented by doctor Collins Airhihenbuwa can explain the relationship and expectations of the African American community living in the United States of America (Iwelunmor, Newsome & Airhihenbuwa, 2017). This model addresses the most common cultural omissions and provides a promotion to healthy living and behaviors. PEN-3 model has three integral dimensions of healthy behaviors and beliefs that work closely to promote good health relationships and expectations. These three factors are; cultural empowerment, connection and expectations, and cultural identity.
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PEN-3: Relationships and Expectations
To attain a valuable cultural behavior practice, several social factors and environmental conditions need to be considered for the African American community in the country. Achieving these useful practices can significantly have an impact on how this community intervenes and operates. Therefore, a well-designed operating program should be put in place to offer education to the African American community on diabetes disease. The plans also encourage this community to utilize the intervention taken by authorities and other people involved to address diabetes and how it affects their community (Purcell & Cutchen, 2013).
Perceptions
Using an example, the desired weight and body shapes of different people form a central cultural belief. These desires affect the loss of body weight among other people. It is also evident from the concerns of obesity that are common among children of Hispanic origin. Several scientists and researchers also discovered that many African Americans preferred to have fast foods over other healthy foods. They also showed the highest sign of unhealthy living among the races in the United States of America. Similarly, most of their kids followed the trend and developed diabetes at their early stages though at a mild level.
Furthermore, I experienced this type of lifestyle when I decided to reside in Atlanta, mostly dominated by the African American community. Most people who practiced this life were perceived as people living better lives (Iwelunmor, Newsome & Airhihenbuwa, 2017). They were also seen as wealthy community members compared to the people who lived a basic healthy living. Regrettably, the main reason for the prevalent spread of diabetes among this community is not adequately addressed and is yet to be perceived as culturally inappropriate behavior.
Enablers.
In the most precise situation to intervene on the widespread diabetes among the African American community in the United States of America, the most significant enablers are the family relations often established by the family providers. Provider-patient communications and interventions can therefore play a critical role that can also be beneficial in addressing diabetes among this group of people. Their regulations might not be entirely based on the prevention of the spread of diabetes but instead focus on promoting healthy living and promoting better lifestyles that can help keep the disease at bay.
Natures.
Dealing with nature, can be simplified in different classifications inherent to the African Americans’ culture. The African Americans closely relate to each other and might often regard other family members or people of a similar race with a similar health problem as forces of nature. As part of their support group, these affected people are often likely to act. Since the unity among this group of people is always strong, African Americans can always seek support from elderly community members. These people can still help with giving verdicts or opinions on the health issues affecting the African American community, especially diabetes.
Devotion to a specific diet and way of life can be a significant test to the laid program. Considering that many youths, especially the African Americans, approved a large consumption of processed American fast foods, it would be better to reemphasize the importance of looking after individual health (Shahbazi et al. 2018). Older people can also provide educational demonstrations as to why most African Americans had diabetes and other health hazards due to poor eating habits and lifestyles. In addition to that, these people can decide on devotions to practice a healthy way of living and provide information that can trigger their cultural practices, therefore, change their lifestyles.
References
Iwelunmor, J., Newsome, V., & Airhihenbuwa, C. O. (2017). Framing the impact of culture on health: a systematic review of the PEN-3 cultural model and its application in public health research and interventions. Ethnicity & Health, 19(1), 20-46.
Purcell, N., & Cutchen, L. (2013). Diabetes self-management education for African Americans: using the PEN-3 model to assess needs. American Journal of Health Education, 44(4), 203-212.
Shahbazi, H., Ghofranipour, F., Amiri, P., & Rajab, A. (2018). Factors Affecting Self-Care Performance in Adolescents with Type I Diabetes According to the PEN-3 Cultural Model. International journal of endocrinology and metabolism, 16(4).
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Question
Continuing with the same cultural group and health issue for the Session Long Project that you began in Module 1, write a paper to address the following:
Describe the Relationships and Expectations of the group you chose. Specifically address how each of the PEN-3 model’s three factors within the dimension of Relationships and Expectations 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).
Length: 2-3 pages (excluding the cover page and the reference list).