Improving the Health of the Poor in Mexico

Discussion: Nurses Working To Improve The Socioeconomic Status Of Impoverished Citizens Through Government Actions

To prepare for this Discussion: Review the case study “Improving the Health of the Poor in Mexico.” Then, prepare your response to the following questions: In general, how do politics and economics influence health and health care? What might the benefits be of awarding the mothers cash grants as described in the case study about the Progresa/Oportunidades program? What social problems might be created by giving the mothers cash grants as described in the case study? As described in the case study, do you think the resources were ethically distributed? (Think about stereotyping.) What changes do you think should be made to the Progresa/Oportunidades program, if any? Improving the Health of the Poor in Mexico

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If the Progresa/Oportunidades program were to be discontinued for any reason, what could you, as a nurse, say that might help to maintain funding? Do you think a similar program, one like the Progresa/Oportunidades program, might work in your community? Why or why not? By Day 3 Post your response to the following prompts: Respond to the rubric question about how politics affects healthcare Review the case study “Improving the Health of the Poor in Mexico.” Then, prepare your response to the following questions on the rubric: What might the benefits be of awarding the mothers cash grants as described in the case study? What ethical dilemmas or social problems might be created by giving the mothers cash grants as described in the case study? As described in the case study, do you think the resources were ethically distributed? (Think about stereotyping.) Improving the Health of the Poor in Mexico

 

If the Progresa/Oportunidades program were to be discontinued for any reason, what could you, as a nurse, say that might help to maintain funding? Do you think a similar program, one like the Progresa/Oportunidades program, might work in your community? Why or why not? Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature. Note Initial Post: A 3-paragraph (at least 350 words) response. Be sure to use evidence from the readings and include in-text citations. Utilize essay-level writing practice and skills, including the use of transitional material and organizational frames. Avoid quotes; paraphrase to incorporate evidence into your own writing. A reference list is required. Use the most current evidence (usually ? 5 years old). Improving the Health of the Poor in Mexico