Running head: PEN-3 Model Cultural Framework for Health Intervention and Prevention
Journal Title: Online Journal of Neurology and Brain Disorders - Year 2018, Vol 1, Issue 5
Abstract
The PEN-3 Model Cultural Framework can be used to design culturally specific, locally relevant health intervention and prevention programs to educate communities. This health intervention and prevention involves educating Hispanic females and males between the ages of 15 to 32. The health and wellness program design involve educating this group about the use of marijuana and its damaging effects on the body leading to mental illness, Diabetes, Cancer, lung and other organ damage, obesity, cognitive disorders, lowered IQ and EQ (emotional quotient), and various other damaging effects. Finally, a summary of the PEN-3 Model Cultural findings are discussed and analyzed to help health educators, practitioners, and advocates serve and address the needs of the target population. The PEN-3 cultural model can be used to assess marijuana use in the target population. The following components can identify themes in a practical approach to behavioral change through active participation: [1] cultural health behaviors, [2] data collection, [3] analysis, and [4] pattern recognition (Cowdery, Parker, & Thompson, 2010; Melancon, Oomen-Early, & del Rincon, 2009). The PEN-3 cultural model can be used as a qualitative and quantitative methodology heath assessment tool. PEN-3 assists health educators to actively engage the community through collaboration of health professionals with educational and scientific support [4,5].
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Lisa Marie Portugal
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- EP ID EP594648
- DOI 10.32474/OJNBD.2018.01.000123
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