NR 394 Transcultural Nursing
Week 3: Course Project Part 1Check-In
Directions: Prior to completing this template, carefully review Week 3: Course Project Part 1 Check-In Directions paying attention to how to name the document and all rubric requirements.
Your Name: __________________________
Choose a specific cultural/ethnic population that is in your area, clinical practice, or community but different than your own culture.
The chosen population for this project is Hispanics.
Identify a health problem or need for health promotion from your chosen cultural population, based on the Leading Health Indicators (LHI) priorities from Healthy People. (See the HealthyPeople.gov Leading Health Indicators website link in the Assignment Guidelines for this assignment). This might include a specific age or gender. You will use the specific cultural focus to complete your assignment.
The identified health issue is obesity. Obesity is defined as a disorder characterized by excessive body facts that increases the risk of getting health issues. According to Healthy People 2020 (2021), lack of proper diet, physical activity, and healthy body weight can be attributed to the dramatic increase in obesity. Today, nearly one in three adults has obesity and one in six children and adolescents are obese. Obesity is a risk factor for many serious health conditions and chronic diseases such as many forms of cancer, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and osteoarthritis, which are among the top causes of death. Other than dire health consequences, obesity and overweight can also lead to increased medical costs and heavy burden on the health care delivery system. As such, the issue of obesity is timely and need to be focused on.
According to (CDC 2021), ethnic groups such as Hispanics are disproportionally affected by obesity than other groups with about 44.8% of Hispanic adults having the highest age-adjusted incidences of obesity. CDC also reported that the incidence of Obesity is 40.0% among adults aged between 20 and 39, 44.8% among adults in the age range of 40 to 59 years, and 42.8 among the adults in the age range of 60 and above. As such, the focus of this course project will be adults aged between 40 and 59 years since they are the most affected age group (CDC, 2021).
Ask at least one question of your instructor that could help you do your best on the Course Project Part 1 Assignment.
Does the chosen topic sound appropriate in the course project? Is it necessary to include specific age for study given that individuals get more mature and also the occurrence of many life events in these years that can possible change variables?
Statement from instructor on cultural/ethnic population and health problem/need based on LHI priorities from Healthy People:
Accepted
Accepted with revisions needed
Not accepted.
*Any required revision will not alter your grade for this assignment. *
References
CDC. (2021). Adult Obesity Facts. Retrieved 2021, from https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html
Healthy People 2020. (2021). Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity. Retrieved 2021, from https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/leading-health-indicators/2020-lhi-topics/Nutrition-Physical-Activity-and-Obesity
5. Grading Rubric
Discussion Criteria A
(100%)
Outstanding or highest level of performance B
(87%)
Very good or high level of performanceC
(76%)
Competent or satisfactory level of performanceF
(0)
Poor or failing or unsatisfactory level of performanceAnswers the initial graded threaded discussion question(s)/topic(s), demonstrating knowledge and understanding of concepts for the week.
16 pointsAddresses all aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding regarding all weekly concepts.16 pointsAddresses most aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of most of the weekly concepts.14 pointsAddresses some aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of some of the weekly concepts.12 pointsMinimally addresses the initial discussion question(s) or does not address the initial question(s).0 pointsIntegrates evidence to support discussion. Sources are credited.*
( APA format not required)
12 pointsIntegrates evidence to support your discussion from:assigned readings** OR online lessons, ANDat least one outside scholarly source.***Sources are credited.*12 pointsIntegrates evidence to support discussion from:assigned readings OR online lesson.Sources are credited.*10 pointsIntegrates evidence to support discussion only from an outside source with no mention of assigned reading or lesson.Sources are credited.*9 pointsDoes not integrate any evidence.0 pointsEngages in meaningful dialogue with classmates or instructor before the end of the week.
14 pointsResponds to a classmate and/or instructor’s post furthering the dialogue by providing more information and clarification, thereby adding much depth to the discussion.14 pointsResponds to a classmate and/or instructor furthering the dialogue by adding some depth to the discussion.12 pointsResponds to a classmate and/or instructor but does not further the discussion.10 pointsNo response post to another student or instructor.0 pointsCommunicates in a professional manner.
8 pointsPresents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).8 pointsPresents information in an organized manner (few errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).7 pointsPresents information using understandable language but is somewhat disorganized (some errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).6 pointsPresents information that is not clear, logical, professional or organized to the point that the reader has difficulty understanding the message (numerous errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and/or punctuation).0 pointsPARTICIPATION:
Response to initial question: Responds to initial discussion question(s) by
Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. M.T.0 points lostStudent posts an answer to the initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p . m. MT.-5 pointsStudent does not post an answer to the initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p . m. MT.PARTICIPATION
Total posts: Participates in the discussion thread at least three times on at least two different days.0 points lostPosts in the discussion at least three times AND on two different days.-5 pointsPosts fewer than three times OR does not participate on at least two different days.NOTES:
* Credited means stating where the information came from (specific article, text, or lesson). Examples: Our text discusses…. The information from our lesson states…, Smith (2010) claimed that…, Mary Manners (personal communication, November 17, 2011)…. APA formatting is not required.** Assigned readings are those listed on the syllabus or assignments page as required reading. This may include text readings, required articles, or required websites.*** Scholarly source – per the APA Guidelines in Course Resources, only scholarly sources should be used in assignments. These include peer reviewed publications, government reports, or sources written by a professional or scholar in the field. Wikipedia, Wikis, .com website or blogs should not be used as anyone can add to these. For the discussions, reputable internet sources such as websites by government agencies (URL ends in .gov) and respected organizations (often ends in .org) can be counted as scholarly sources. Outside sources do not include assigned required readings.
