Post your response to the following:
Practicum topic: The Outbreak of Measles in Northern Virginia by Children of the Indian Culture via International Travel
1. Provide a few examples of community resources that should be put in place to assist your population in resolving their healthcare needs. What gaps in service do you see that affect your population? (Incorporate screening questions regarding traveling in pediatric clinics, family practice clinics, etc. For example, “Do you plan to travel out of the country? If so, has your child received one dose of Measles?) Use the CDC as a reference for international travel
2. What cultural considerations might inform your approach to caring for this population? (Please focus on the Indian culture for all questions)
3. Does your population have a genetic predisposition to the healthcare problem you have identified?
4. Identify at least one evidence-based, culturally competent behavior change that would promote health for your selected population and for the specific healthcare problem you are addressing.
Use at least three references within 5-7 years; APA style