Health promotion approach using the three levels of health promotion prevention (primary, secondary, and tertiary)

Health promotion approach using the three levels of health promotion prevention (primary, secondary, and tertiary)

The three health promotion prevention levels are suitable in enhancing the health of
Hispanic people since many face challenges in accessing insurance coverage and better health
facilities. In this case, the main risk factor is the unhealthy behaviors and primary prevention
measures are suitable in controlling the risk of diabetes and other diet-related diseases. In this
regard, there is need for urgent education on health and safe habits that include exercising
regularly and eating proper nutrition (Torquati, Pavey, Kolbe-Alexander & Leveritt, 2017, P 25).
In addition, smoking cessation programs should be extended to cover Hispanic adolescents.
The secondary prevention activities that can address the health challenges of Hispanic
people include regular screenings to halt the impact of diabetes and other cardiovascular

diseases. There is need for cancer screening among Hispanic women and diet programs for obese
Hispanics in order to reduce the risk of strokes (Sutherland, Weiler, Bond, Simonson & Reis,
2019, p 1002).
The tertiary health promotion will soften the impact of the disease or injury. It is possible
to manage the long-term and complex health problems originating from obesity and diabetes.
The main aim is to increase the ability to function and quality of life and main measures should
include cardiac rehabilitation programs and chronic disease management that will address
depression and control the suicide rates among Hispanic women (Kaihlanen, Hietapakka &
Heponiemi, 2019, P 5). Vocational training of Hispanic youth will enable them gain
employability skills and earn a decent income.
Cultural beliefs and practices to consider in care plan
The care plan should consider cultural differences and beliefs of Hispanic people. In this
case, the plan should consider the popular foods and drinks among Hispanics such as roasted
beef.
The care plan should address the language barriers and ensure language inclusivity since
many Hispanics have limited proficiency of English language. In this case, it is important for the
health promotion information to be translated to Spanish language.
The plan should address the existing cultural fears of Hispanic people. The existing
stereotypes regard Hispanic adolescents as more likely to engage in violent behaviors and
commit crimes. In this case, the care plan should prohibit cultural bias and stereotypes
(Kaihlanen, Hietapakka & Heponiemi, 2019, P 6).