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Refer back to the interview and evaluation you conducted in the Topic 2 Family Health Assessment assignment. Identify the social determinates of health (SDOH) contributing to the family’s health status. In a 750-1,000-word paper, create a plan of action to incorporate health promotion strategies for this family. Include the following:
- Describe the SDOH that affect the family health status. What is the impact of these SDOH on the family? Discuss why these factors are prevalent for this family.
- Based on the information gathered through the family health assessment, recommend age-appropriate screenings for each family member. Provide support and rationale for your suggestions.
- Choose a health model to assist in creating a plan of action. Describe the model selected. Discuss the reasons why this health model is the best choice for this family. Provide rationale for your reasoning.
- Using the model, outline the steps for a family-centered health promotion. Include strategies for communication.
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Running Head: FAMILY HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Family Health Assessment
Jaime Morgan Beard
NRS-429 VN
July 14, 2019
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Family structure
The family described in this report is comprised of four members. The family is
headed by the father, who is an African American. The father, who is 52 years works as a
casual labourer in a local company. The family moved to the current location from California
where he had lived with their ancestors. The mother is a 42 years old African American. The
family, therefore, is made up of a standard background from a racial and ethnic perspective.
The mother is a secretary at one of the local companies. The family stands out as a middle
class in the community. The primary reason behind this conclusion comes from the
evaluation of the total income which the family members earn. The two children are a 15 year
old boy and 12 year old girl respectively. Also, the family observes a strictly religious
concept based on traditional values and beliefs. The father, in this case, acts as the ultimate
head of the family and forms the central point of cohesion and problem solving whenever an
issue arises. The family resides in a region mainly occupied by African Americans. The
reason for the selection of the region by the family is probably because of the desire to
achieve the feeling of self-identity.
Health behaviors
The family, according to the interview, is observant of the various health-related
concepts. The interview finds out, however, that the family members have not subscribed to
given health programs such as Medicare or Medicaid despite being compliant and qualified.
The reason behind the failure to subscribe to such programs is based on the concepts of
reduced income. Additionally, the family observes a reasonably balanced diet based on the
ideas that each meal must contain a few fruits. Significant meals are comprised mainly of
fruits and vegetables. The family is at a better health position except for the C-Diff and H-
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Pylori conditions witnessed in recent months. Also, during the course of the interview the
family was found to not be suffering from obese conditions due to their nutritional intake.
Functional health pattern strengths
The first functional health pattern which the family exhibits and scores the best
includes sexuality and role (Donolly et al., 2018). The family, especially the father and the
mother, undertake their roles together. In this case, the father may undertake roles such as
cooking, while the mother undertakes the other tasks related to the male gender. On the other
hand, sexuality, in this case, acts as the second-best. In this case, the father and mother agree
that they are intimate and discuss their relationship matters together as a single unit. Also, it
is essential to note that the family is based and built on trust.
Health barriers
In this case, the interview outlined a few issues which have affected how the family
observes health practices. One of their weaknesses which the family exhibits are the inability
to observe a given health program (Oakley, 2016). The lack of a healthcare program such as
Medicare and Medicaid places the family at a disadvantage concerning services offered, such
as affordable care. The second barrier includes poor nutrition practices. The family reported
cases of C-Diff and H-Pylori infection in the past few months. These issues are brought about
by the existence of poor health and nutrition patterns. Three remaining issues arise in this
case including poor coping practices. For instance, the family members do not seek help from
the respective experts, such as healthcare practitioners or psychologists.
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Family system theories
This theory came as a result of Dr Murray suggests that a health practitioner may not
effectively understand a patient through the use of isolation from the other members of the
community (Kaakinen et al., 2015). The successful application of this theory ensures that the
healthcare provider can meet most of the health objectives through ensuring that there is the
active involvement of the affected patients to enable the practitioner to learn about the
challenges that they may suffer. In the presented case, the healthcare practitioner ensures that
they refrained from isolating the parents based on their background. Another application of
this theory that led to the successful accomplishment of health objectives is ensuring that they
provided them with all the requirements that they needed to ensure the success of the health
promotion of health in this community. Training the family about the issues that they would
suffer as a result of the failed application of effective health management strategies in
society. The health practitioner also ensured that the patient learned how they can improve
their overall health by providing that they use of effective health strategies.
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References
Donnelly, J. E., Hillman, C. H., Castelli, D., Etnier, J. L., Lee, S., Tomporowski, P., … &
Szabo-Reed, A. N. (2016). Physical activity, fitness, cognitive function, and academic
achievement in children: a systematic review. Medicine and science in sports and
exercise, 48(6), 1197.
Kaakinen, J. R., Coehlo, D. P., Steele, R., & Robinson, M. (2018). Family health care
nursing: Theory, practice, and research. FA Davis.
Oakley, A. (2016). Sex, gender, and society. Routledge.
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Appendix A
Family Health Assessment Part 1
Interview
Values/Health Perception
How do you perceive issues of health promotion?
We like to undertake preventive measures to protect us from certain diseases.
Do you have a healthy routine?
We do not visit the clinic or healthcare center regularly. We often take over the counter
medicine.
Are you connected to a health care program?
No, we are not connected to any healthcare program because of financial challenges.
Nutrition
What do you take in as part of a healthy diet?
A healthy diet, according to us, is comprised of fruits.
What is the primary component that is included in your diet?
The family diet does not lack fruits.
Do you have a timetable for the meals you take each day?
No, we usually eat what is available to us when we are hungry and we have a small garden
where we have planted fruits and vegetables. We try to sit down and eat as a family when we
can.
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Sleep/Rest
How do you define your sleeping habits?
We usually sleep at night. In most cases, we sleep for at least 5 hours. We try to go to bed by
10 pm.
How often do you take time to rest?
We take time to rest when all of the daily tasks and work are complete.
Have you experienced sleeping challenges at night?
Sometimes, I find myself talking about sleeping pills because of increased insomnia, but have
never actually taken anything to help me sleep.
Elimination
Do you have bowel-related problems?
I have had a few issues with bowel movements in the past few months. I have been
experiencing diarrhea and was found to have a C-Diff related infection. I was also thought to
have H. Pylori infection and was placed on treatment for that.
Have you suffered stomach problems recently?
Recently, I was diagnosed with H-Pylori bacteria and treated for that.
Have you been considered overweight?
My weight has been within the required limit according to the BMI measure.
Activity/Exercise
How often do you exercise?
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I am not into exercises. I rarely undertake exercising. It is not something I find that I have an
interest in doing.
What kind of exercises do you prefer?
When I do exercise, they are usually once in a while and involve visiting the gym to walk on
the treadmill and lift weights.
How are the exercises distributed within a week?
I do not have a weekly schedule for exercising. When I do exercise it is random.
Cognitive
How are decisions made in the family?
The head of the family, who is the father, makes the decisions.
Have you ever felt confused when making a decision?
Yes, sometimes, making a decision makes it confusing, especially when assessing the
implications of each option.
How do you deal with dilemmas, especially from a diet perspective?
When it comes to dietary issues, deciding on the best meals to eat has been a significant
challenge to align with the required levels of health.
Sensory-Perception
How would you describe your eyesight?
Myself nor anyone in the family has been diagnosed with eye problems.
Do you have a taste-related problem?
The family has not reported taste problems.
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How is your hearing?
The entire family has been based on perfect hearing.
Self-Perception
Do you ever feel discouraged to continue with undertaking your daily tasks?
I am obliged to continue undertaking my tasks because of my family.
Are you hopeful about the future?
I am always hopeful as a religious person.
Do you feel that you have what it takes to overcome challenges which arise in the future?
Yes, I believe that I am capable of handling the upcoming issues in the future. I am better
positioned healthwise to undertake my future challenges.
Role Relationship
How can you describe your marriage relationship?
We are intimate with each other. Our relationship is built on trust.
Is your marriage relationship defined by the roles that each member plays?
No, in most cases, the roles affecting family directly may interchange based on the time and
the situations.
Are there specific tasks carried out based on gender in the relationship?
Yes, some of the tasks are distributed according to genders such as cleaning the house and
dishes.
Sexuality
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Are you sexually active?
Yes.
Do you usually have sex regularly?
Yes, frequently.
How engaged are you in discussing sexual matters?
We are close to each other, which makes it easy to discuss sexual matters.
Coping
How do you cope with dilemmas in the family?
We usually come together and discuss the pressing issues before making the ultimate
decisions.
Do you feel that the available resources are adequate?
The available resources are not sufficient to support our operations, especially from a health
and psychological perspective.
How often do you seek assistance from a psychologist or a health expert?
Not frequently. I rarely seek assistance from the experts on matters about health or mental
issues because of my family background and perceptions of the community.
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FAMILY HEALTH ASSESSMENT
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Family Health Assessment
Jaime Morgan Beard
NRS-429 VN
July 14, 2019
1
2
FAMILY HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Family structure
The family described in this report is comprised of four members. The family is
headed by the father, who is an African American. The father, who is 52 years works as a
casual labourer in a local company. The family moved to the current location from California
where he had lived with their ancestors. The mother is a 42 years old African American. The
family, therefore, is made up of a standard background from a racial and ethnic perspective.
The mother is a secretary at one of the local companies. The family stands out as a middle
class in the community. The primary reason behind this conclusion comes from the
evaluation of the total income which the family members earn. The two children are a 15 year
old boy and 12 year old girl respectively. Also, the family observes a strictly religious
concept based on traditional values and beliefs. The father, in this case, acts as the ultimate
head of the family and forms the central point of cohesion and problem solving whenever an
issue arises. The family resides in a region mainly occupied by African Americans. The
reason for the selection of the region by the family is probably because of the desire to
achieve the feeling of self-identity.
Health behaviors
The family, according to the interview, is observant of the various health-related
concepts. The interview finds out, however, that the family members have not subscribed to
given health programs such as Medicare or Medicaid despite being compliant and qualified.
The reason behind the failure to subscribe to such programs is based on the concepts of
reduced income. Additionally, the family observes a reasonably balanced diet based on the
ideas that each meal must contain a few fruits. Significant meals are comprised mainly of
fruits and vegetables. The family is at a better health position except for the C-Diff and H-
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FAMILY HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Pylori conditions witnessed in recent months. Also, during the course of the interview the
family was found to not be suffering from obese conditions due to their nutritional intake.
Functional health pattern strengths
The first functional health pattern which the family exhibits and scores the best
includes sexuality and role (Donolly et al., 2018). The family, especially the father and the
mother, undertake their roles together. In this case, the father may undertake roles such as
cooking, while the mother undertakes the other tasks related to the male gender. On the other
hand, sexuality, in this case, acts as the second-best. In this case, the father and mother agree
that they are intimate and discuss their relationship matters together as a single unit. Also, it
is essential to note that the family is based and built on trust.
Health barriers
In this case, the interview outlined a few issues which have affected how the family
observes health practices. One of their weaknesses which the family exhibits are the inability
to observe a given health program (Oakley, 2016). The lack of a healthcare program such as
Medicare and Medicaid places the family at a disadvantage concerning services offered, such
as affordable care. The second barrier includes poor nutrition practices. The family reported
cases of C-Diff and H-Pylori infection in the past few months. These issues are brought about
by the existence of poor health and nutrition patterns. Three remaining issues arise in this
case including poor coping practices. For instance, the family members do not seek help from
the respective experts, such as healthcare practitioners or psychologists.
4
FAMILY HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Family system theories
This theory came as a result of Dr Murray suggests that a health practitioner may not
effectively understand a patient through the use of isolation from the other members of the
community (Kaakinen et al., 2015). The successful application of this theory ensures that the
healthcare provider can meet most of the health objectives through ensuring that there is the
active involvement of the affected patients to enable the practitioner to learn about the
challenges that they may suffer. In the presented case, the healthcare practitioner ensures that
they refrained from isolating the parents based on their background. Another application of
this theory that led to the successful accomplishment of health objectives is ensuring that they
provided them with all the requirements that they needed to ensure the success of the health
promotion of health in this community. Training the family about the issues that they would
suffer as a result of the failed application of effective health management strategies in
society. The health practitioner also ensured that the patient learned how they can improve
their overall health by providing that they use of effective health strategies.
5
FAMILY HEALTH ASSESSMENT
References
Donnelly, J. E., Hillman, C. H., Castelli, D., Etnier, J. L., Lee, S., Tomporowski, P., … &
Szabo-Reed, A. N. (2016). Physical activity, fitness, cognitive function, and academic
achievement in children: a systematic review. Medicine and science in sports and
exercise, 48(6), 1197.
Kaakinen, J. R., Coehlo, D. P., Steele, R., & Robinson, M. (2018). Family health care
nursing: Theory, practice, and research. FA Davis.
Oakley, A. (2016). Sex, gender, and society. Routledge.
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FAMILY HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Appendix A
Family Health Assessment Part 1
Interview
Values/Health Perception
How do you perceive issues of health promotion?
We like to undertake preventive measures to protect us from certain diseases.
Do you have a healthy routine?
We do not visit the clinic or healthcare center regularly. We often take over the counter
medicine.
Are you connected to a health care program?
No, we are not connected to any healthcare program because of financial challenges.
Nutrition
What do you take in as part of a healthy diet?
A healthy diet, according to us, is comprised of fruits.
What is the primary component that is included in your diet?
The family diet does not lack fruits.
Do you have a timetable for the meals you take each day?
No, we usually eat what is available to us when we are hungry and we have a small garden
where we have planted fruits and vegetables. We try to sit down and eat as a family when we
can.
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FAMILY HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Sleep/Rest
How do you define your sleeping habits?
We usually sleep at night. In most cases, we sleep for at least 5 hours. We try to go to bed by
10 pm.
How often do you take time to rest?
We take time to rest when all of the daily tasks and work are complete.
Have you experienced sleeping challenges at night?
Sometimes, I find myself talking about sleeping pills because of increased insomnia, but have
never actually taken anything to help me sleep.
Elimination
Do you have bowel-related problems?
I have had a few issues with bowel movements in the past few months. I have been
experiencing diarrhea and was found to have a C-Diff related infection. I was also thought to
have H. Pylori infection and was placed on treatment for that.
Have you suffered stomach problems recently?
Recently, I was diagnosed with H-Pylori bacteria and treated for that.
Have you been considered overweight?
My weight has been within the required limit according to the BMI measure.
Activity/Exercise
How often do you exercise?
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FAMILY HEALTH ASSESSMENT
I am not into exercises. I rarely undertake exercising. It is not something I find that I have an
interest in doing.
What kind of exercises do you prefer?
When I do exercise, they are usually once in a while and involve visiting the gym to walk on
the treadmill and lift weights.
How are the exercises distributed within a week?
I do not have a weekly schedule for exercising. When I do exercise it is random.
Cognitive
How are decisions made in the family?
The head of the family, who is the father, makes the decisions.
Have you ever felt confused when making a decision?
Yes, sometimes, making a decision makes it confusing, especially when assessing the
implications of each option.
How do you deal with dilemmas, especially from a diet perspective?
When it comes to dietary issues, deciding on the best meals to eat has been a significant
challenge to align with the required levels of health.
Sensory-Perception
How would you describe your eyesight?
Myself nor anyone in the family has been diagnosed with eye problems.
Do you have a taste-related problem?
The family has not reported taste problems.
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FAMILY HEALTH ASSESSMENT
How is your hearing?
The entire family has been based on perfect hearing.
Self-Perception
Do you ever feel discouraged to continue with undertaking your daily tasks?
I am obliged to continue undertaking my tasks because of my family.
Are you hopeful about the future?
I am always hopeful as a religious person.
Do you feel that you have what it takes to overcome challenges which arise in the future?
Yes, I believe that I am capable of handling the upcoming issues in the future. I am better
positioned healthwise to undertake my future challenges.
Role Relationship
How can you describe your marriage relationship?
We are intimate with each other. Our relationship is built on trust.
Is your marriage relationship defined by the roles that each member plays?
No, in most cases, the roles affecting family directly may interchange based on the time and
the situations.
Are there specific tasks carried out based on gender in the relationship?
Yes, some of the tasks are distributed according to genders such as cleaning the house and
dishes.
Sexuality
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Are you sexually active?
Yes.
Do you usually have sex regularly?
Yes, frequently.
How engaged are you in discussing sexual matters?
We are close to each other, which makes it easy to discuss sexual matters.
Coping
How do you cope with dilemmas in the family?
We usually come together and discuss the pressing issues before making the ultimate
decisions.
Do you feel that the available resources are adequate?
The available resources are not sufficient to support our operations, especially from a health
and psychological perspective.
How often do you seek assistance from a psychologist or a health expert?
Not frequently. I rarely seek assistance from the experts on matters about health or mental
issues because of my family background and perceptions of the community.
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