Heritage Assignment

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Assess yourself using the Heritage Assessment Tool by answering its questions. In 1,000-1,500 words discuss the usefulness of applying a heritage assessment in evaluating the needs of the whole person, summarize what you learned from the Heritage Assessment Tool.

Interview three families from different cultures. One family can be your own. Compare the differences in health traditions between these cultures. Address:

Health maintenance

Health protection

Health restoration

Identify common health traditions based on your cultural heritage.

Evaluate and discuss how the families subscribe to these traditions and practices.

Prepare this assignment according the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.