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1. Population Cultural Considerations and Genetic Predispositions
Population Cultural Considerations and Genetic PredispositionsChildhood obesity has hit
unprecedented levels in both developed and developing countries. Childhood obesity has
been shown to have a negative effect on both psychological and physical wellbeing. Obese
children are more inclined to remain overweight as adults and to acquire noncommunicable
conditions, including cardiovascular diseases and diabetes and at a younger age. Obesity's
process of development remains unknown, though it is thought to be a disease of many
triggers. This paper seeks to examine the cultural considerations and genetic
predispositions to childhood obesity in the population I worked with during my practicum
experience Population Cultural Considerations and Genetic Predispositions.ORDER A
PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPER HEREExamples of Community Resources to Assist My
Population in Resolving their Health Care NeedsThere are many community resources
available to help residents of my community overcome childhood obesity. All healthcare
organizations in the community should focus on supporting the community by providing
proper education on effective prevention of health problems, physical exercises, and
healthier eating, as well as offering affordable/free health coverage. In all settings, including
schools and households, the community can work on helping their children through safe
food practices, preventing health issues, and encouraging an active lifestyle (Center for
Disease Control and Prevention, 2019). The effect of these progressive reforms should start
with the school authority when delivering these services to the community's targeted
population. It is necessary to consider withdrawing added sugar in drinks or foods provided
to school-aged children, while simultaneously empowering them to begin developing a
healthier eating pattern that would enable a healthy lifestyle by supplying them with plain
water for drinking (CDC, 2019). Playgrounds, trails, lifestyle change programs, workshops
and seminars, and social media should all be available in the community to promote a
healthy living atmosphere (CDC, 2019)Population Cultural Considerations and Genetic
Predispositions.Gaps in Service that Affect my CommunitySeveral gaps were discovered in
my community that may have a detrimental effect on behaviors that may not support
healthy living for the targeted population. Established programs aimed at assisting parents
with children at risk of childhood obesity are not cooperative. These programs were
inadequate, and numerous uninsured children were unable to receive an obesity screening.
Owing to a staffing shortfall, the vulnerable population was unable to access services and
the community lacked culturally appropriate resources Population Cultural Considerations
and Genetic Predispositions.Cultural Considerations that may Affect my Approach in Caring

2. for this PopulationAs per the CDC's statistics, Hispanic children are more likely to be obese
as a result of their lifestyle, which includes a sedentary lifestyle, consuming unhealthy foods,
and engaging in far less physical activity, confirming a linear association between Hispanic
population culture and obesity in general, as well as their food choices (CDC, 2019).
Traditional Hispanic foods, such as vegetable soups and legumes are no longer common
among Hispanics. Pizza, hot dogs, and high sugar and high-sodium foods are the most
popular foods among them. Continuous dietary education and lifestyle adjustments will be
carefully examined for this group, demonstrating the crucial adjustments that will promote
healthier living. To prevent creating a remedy that conflicts with the community's cultural
food habits, nurses must first consider the children's eating behaviors (Stanhope and
Lancaster, 2016). I do not believe that cultural concerns will impede a population's general
lifestyle. Additionally, I feel that the culture that is generated within the family, as well as
the individuals with whom they interact, would eventually determine the lifestyle that is
preferred. The Hispanic culture realm of nutrition-focused is far more than about getting
enough food to meet nutritional needs (Stanhope and Lancaster, 2016)Population Cultural
Considerations and Genetic Predispositions.Genetic Predisposition to Childhood
ObesityGenetics is described as the study of a single gene's function and the effect that is
transmitted from parents to their offspring. Part of the increase in obesity rates in Western
populations can be linked to environmental and cultural shifts over the last three decades,
especially the accessibility to inexpensive, high-calorie diets and the rise of a sedentary
lifestyle (Genetics of childhood obesity, 2016). Nevertheless, it is extremely evident that this
condition has a major genetic predisposition: tests of twins raised together or apart have
shown that genetic effects contribute to between 30 and 70 percent of the variation in BMI
between people; concordance rates for fat mass among monozygotic twins are 80%, but
only 40% in dizygotic twins. Foster care and family research have added to the proof,
demonstrating that the BMI of foster kids is closely correlated with that of their birth
parents and/or siblings, but not with that of their adoptive parents (Chesi & Grant,
2015)Population Cultural Considerations and Genetic Predispositions. Obesity prevalence
variations between ethnicities are another indicator of the position of genetics in obesity;
for example, the obesity incidence in Asian and European and populations is less than 35
percent, whereas it is as large as 50 percent in Pacific Island and Pima Indian and
populations.Culturally Competent Behavior ChangeTo attain better and healthier outcomes,
the evidence-based practice and best behavior changes required for my chosen community
will be to stick to the specified programs outlined. The selected demographic group will
begin this activity by practicing healthier dietary behaviors, embracing a healthy lifestyle,
and participating in physical exercises on a regular basis. We will all have a culturally
competent society if people in these populations partake in these deeds of connectedness,
and the community can adopt major improvements that foster a better, healthier
community.ReferencesChesi, A., & Grant, S. F. (2015). The genetics of pediatric obesity.
Trends in Endocrinology & Metabolism, 26(12), 711-
721. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tem.2015.08.008Childhood overweight and obesity. (2019,
February 7). Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/childhood/index.htmlGenetics of childhood

3. obesity. (2016). Handbook of Pediatric Obesity, 95-
112. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781420026634-10Stanhope, M., & Lancaster, J. (2016).
Public health nursing: Population-centered health care in the community (9th ed.). St. Louis,
MO: Elsevier. https://www.elsevier.com/books/public-health-nursing/stanhope/978-0-
323-32153-2Week 1 PracticumThe community I am focusing on is the City of Greenville in
South Carolina. Greenville has a population of 74,207 and is the 6th largest city in South
Carolina and the 490th largest city in the United States (Census Report, 2019). The Robert
Wood Foundation recently published a report that ranked South Carolinas child obesity
rates ages 10-17 the third highest in the nation (Floyd, 2020) Population Cultural
Considerations and Genetic Predispositions.Social, economic and environmental factors that
influence health status are known as health determinants. Some of the social detriments
faced by the city of Greenville's population lacks job opportunities, access to healthy foods,
and lack of education related to nutrition.ORDER HEREWith Childhood Obesity being
prevalent in the State and the average obesity average for kids 10-17 in Greenville SC at an
astonishing 33.8%, the area of health and nutrition among young children is vital to
increasing their overall health as well as potential concerns such as diabetes type 2 and
heart disease (CDC, 2021).Due to the importance of prevention and early education related
to obesity, this preventable risk factor of future major health concerns, disease, and
preventable death is an ideal area to begin my focus. For my practicum, I have decided to
look at obesity in the city of Greenville in children ages 10-17. With the average of obesity in
children of this age in Greenville at an astounding 33.4% and Hispanic children comprising
44.4% of the childhood obesity population, I feel my focus should fall on this area of
concentration (CDC, 2021). I will focus on risk factors, dietary habits, accessibility to healthy
food, socio-economic level, and education and prevention Population Cultural
Considerations and Genetic Predispositions.ReferencesCenters for Disease Control and
Prevention. (2018). Preventing childhood obesity. National Center for Chronic Disease
Prevention and Health Promotion. Retrieved from www.cdc.govHealthy People. (2018).
Healthy People 2020: Detriments of Health. U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services. Retrieved
from https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/about/foundation-health-
measures/Determinants-of-Healthjfloyd@postandcourier.com, J. F. (2020, November
3). New report finds S.C. is No. 3 in the nation for
childhood obesity. https://www.postandcourier.com/features/new-report-finds-sc-is-
no-3-in-the-nation-for-childhood- obesity/article_4177a954-0e58-11eb-8542-
433905e6e8eb.html.Childhood obesity facts. (2021, February 11).
https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/childhood.html.Childhood obesity facts. (2021,
February 11). https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/childhood.html.Week 2 PracticumChild
Obesity and OverweightChildhood obesity is a significant problem prevalent in the City of
Greenville in South Carolina. This city has a population of 74,207 besides being the
6th largest city within South Carolina, as well as the 490th largest city within the entire
United States. Today, almost one in six children and adolescents aged 10 to 17 are obese or
overweight. 33 percent of children between 10-17 years are obese or overweight in South
Carolina. Greenville County specifically has a higher prevalence rate of child obesity and

4. overweight as compared to the state average. Childhood obesity is regarded as a
complicated health problem occurring when a child has a healthy weight or above the
normal for his/her height and age (Maguire et al., 2020). Genetics and behavior are among
the factors causing childhood obesity. The prevalence of childhood obesity is overwhelming
as it is the third highest in the country, with children ages 10-17 being mostly affected
Population Cultural Considerations and Genetic Predispositions.Demographic data
significantly helped in supporting the decision, in addition to assisting one another in
further refining and clarifying the health problem and the population affected. For instance,
it is through the demographic data that it was confirmed that children between the ages of
10 and 17 years are the most affected by child obesity. Demographic data within Greenville
can help to make decisions for improving the quality of care for all obese or overweight
children within Greenville by ensuring that optimal interventions are provided to this
population (Bates et al., 2018). Demographic data for this particular population can also
help to support the decision to collect personal information of every child with obesity or
overweight within Greenville. Such information can significantly assist the care team in
effectively communicating with patients, in addition to understanding their culture as it
might affect their health Population Cultural Considerations and Genetic
Predispositions.Various useful health data and public health websites were located to
support the personal position. They were such as the World Health Organization website,
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, The National Institute for Children’s Health
Quality, The American Public Health Organization, as well as the HealthData.gov. These
websites were chosen over the others because of various reasons. For instance, they were
capable of increasing the visibility to potential populations with a high prevalence of child
obesity. These websites were also useful in gathering relevant information concerning the
most affected population with child obesity or overweight. It is because they incorporated
all the important details concerning the population number, the percentage of affected
children, and the mortality rates caused as a result of childhood obesity within Greenville,
South Carolina (Maguire et al., 2020). Importantly, using these health data and public health
websites significantly helped in gathering, compiling, as well as analyzing health data to
assist in managing child obesity as a population health issue, and reducing healthcare
costs.BUY YOUR PAPER HEREThere are other various forms of evidence that helped in
making decisions concerning child obesity. For instance, significant evidence was obtained
from a systematic review as well as a meta-analysis of all the relevant evidence-based
clinical practices and the randomized controlled trials (RCTs). As observed by Renolen et al.
(2019), a high-quality meta-analysis or systematic review is considered as the most reliable
and trusted source of evidence for guiding clinical practice. It is because systematic reviews
significantly help in delivering a detailed summary of all the primary research available in
response to the underlying research question Population Cultural Considerations and
Genetic Predispositions.ReferencesBates, C. R., Buscemi, J., Nicholson, L. M., Cory, M., Jagpal,
A., & Bohnert, A. M. (2018). Links between the organization of the family home
environment and child obesity: a systematic review. Obesity Reviews, 19(5), 716-
727. https://doi.org/10.1111/obr.12662Maguire, R. L., House, J. S., Lloyd, D. T., Skinner, H.
G., Allen, T. K., Raffi, A. M., ... & Hoyo, C. (2020). Associations between maternal obesity,

5. gestational cytokine levels, and child obesity in the NEST cohort. Pediatric Obesity,
e12763. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijpo.12763Renolen, Å., Hjälmhult, E., Høye, S., Danbolt, L.
J., & Kirkevold, M. (2019). Evidence‐based practice integration in hospital wards—
The complexities and challenges in achieving evidence‐based practice in clinical
nursing. Nursing Open, 6(3), 815-823. https://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.259Population
Cultural Considerations and Genetic PredispositionsPracticum: Population Cultural
Considerations and Genetic Predispositions Overview: This week, you’ll identify any genetic
predisposition your chosen population has to a particular disease and develop primary
practice interventions that reflect the cultural considerations of the population. Then, you’ll
develop culturally appropriate, measureable interventions to help your population
members maintain an optimal state of health, avoiding the problem that you identified them
being at risk for developing. Practicum Discussion: Culturally aware nurses recognize that
states of health are revealed differently across cultures and ethnicities. Culture and ethnic
background will affect the way each individual responds to health, illness, and death
(Stanhope & Lancaster, 2020). These nurses are also aware of their own biases, which may
affect the care they provide to others (Stanhope & Lancaster, 2020). Because most nurses
work in institutions with individual patients, they are accustomed to delivering culturally
competent care on a one-on-one basis. When a public health nurse deals with a population,
he or she must consider how the population culture affects the ways in which the
community nurse may interact. This can be with regard to the provision of education or
mass health care needs such as those required in a foodborne illness, if mass vaccinations
are needed for a communicable disease outbreak, or if education is required to prevent
heart disease. In addition to understanding the nuances of the culture of a population,
community health nurses must understand the role genetics play in health. Some disorders,
such as glaucoma and diabetes, have a genetic link, as do some cancers, such as breast and
ovarian. Please discuss the following questions in your Practicum Discussion: Provide a few
examples of community resources that should be put in place to assist your population in
resolving their health care needs. What gaps in service do you see that affect your
population? Are there any cultural considerations that might inform your approach to
caring for this population? Does your population have a genetic predisposition to the health
care problem you have identified? Identify at least one evidence-based, culturally
competent behavior change that would promote health for your selected population and for
the specific health care problem you are addressing? By Day 4 Post your response to this
Discussion. Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature.
By Day 7 Read two or more of your colleagues’ postings from the Discussion question. As a
community of practice, help each other refine and clarify the health problem remembering
that this project focuses on primary prevention strategies at the community and system
level of care. Respond to at least two colleagues. Your responses should be substantial and
should contribute ideas, tools, alternate points of view, resources, and information related
to identified health problems. For all posts, be sure to use evidence from the readings and
include in-text citations. Avoid quotes; paraphrase to incorporate evidence into your own
writing. A reference list is required. Use the most current evidence (usually ≤ 5 years old).
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