The importance of effective communication that promotes cultural competence.

Aggregate for Cultural-Specific Groups 1
Read the lecture resources & materials below
early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s).
(Note: The citations below are provided for your research convenience. You should always cross reference the current APA guide for correct styling of citations and references in your academic work.)
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Purnell, L. (2013).
Chapters 5, 6, 8, and 9
The importance of effective communication that promotes cultural competence.
Submission Instructions:
Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.
. Identification of Main Issues, Problems, and Concepts
Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues, problems, and concepts.
Supplemental Materials & Resources
Revell, M. A. (2012). Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the African American Culture. International Journal of Childbirth Education, 27(3), 55-59.
Slusher, I., Withrow-Fletcher, C., & Hauser-Whitaker, M. (2010). Appalachian women: health beliefs, self-care, and basic conditioning factors. Journal of Cultural Diversity, 17(3), 84-89.
Masho, S., & Archer, P. (2011). Does maternal birth outcome differentially influence the occurrence of infant death among African Americans and European Americans? Maternal & Child Health
Journal, 15(8), 1249-1256. doi:10.1007/s10995-010-0704-6