Cultural Diversity of Health science

Cultural Context in Health Sciences, Pregnancy, Nutrition, and Risk Behaviors
Background: In this module you will continue to explore different aspects of the culture that you selected in Module
1. This module, as evidence of your progress, you will submit a paper addressing the constructs of Purnell’s model
listed below. Subheadings should be used that address each of the papers requirements.
Assignment
1. Discuss the Pregnancy construct of Purnell’s model as it relates to your selected culture and address each
of the sub-constructs list below:
o Fertility practices
o Views toward pregnancy
o Pregnancy beliefs
o Birthing
o Post-partum (including child rearing)
2. Discuss the Nutrition construct of Purnell’s model as it relates to your selected culture and address each
of the sub-constructs list below:
o Meaning of food
o Common foods
o Rituals
o Deficiencies
o Limitations
o Health Promotion
3. Discuss the High-Risk behaviors construct of Purnell’s model as it relates to your selected culture and
address each of the sub-constructs list below:
o Tobacco
o Alcohol
o Recreational drugs
o Physical activity
o Safety
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