course material

1. Purcell, N., & Cutchen, L. (2013). Diabetes self-management education for
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 You will use the information in the selected publication as you go through
the phases of applying the PEN-3 model to develop a hypothetical health education
program. Provide a brief overview of the health issue among the population in the article
selected above, statistics about the scope of the problem, and its implications for health.You
may consider selecting one of the Module readings:Whembolua, Conserve & Tshiswaka,
2015: Selected population is African Americans, and the Health issue is Diabetes;
orShahbazi, Ghofranipour, Amiri & Rajab, 2018: Selected Population is Hispanics, and the
Health issue is Obesity.Describe the Cultural Identity of the population. Specifically address
how each of the PEN-3 model’s three factors within Cultural Identity applies to the chosen
population and provide examples. Use subheadings to clearly show that you have addressed
each of the three factors. For instance, for the Whembolua, Conserve & Tshiswaka, 2015
article:Person – Describe cultural values, beliefs, attitudes unique to African Americans and
how these individual characteristics relate to individual health seeking behaviorExtended
Family – Describe the role of the extended family in health decision making, cultural beliefs
on health and illnesses etc.Neighborhood – Describe the role of community influence on
health behaviors, community support structures, if any etc.Support your discussion with
references from scholarly and professional references (not just your opinion).Reflect on the
required readings, the article you choose for this assignment, and your own beliefs. Then,
briefly describe how culture influences health care and what you learned that could help
you effectively interact with diverse cultures in the health care setting.3 pages