Project Description

Client Instruction

Project Overview:
Write a 1-page academic essay on the topic “Health-Related Challenges Between Ethnic-Minority Patients and Healthcare Providers.” The essay should follow APA format and critically examine the barriers that hinder effective healthcare delivery and patient outcomes among ethnic-minority populations. The paper should integrate scholarly research on cultural, social, and systemic factors that shape these challenges.

Specific Requirements:

1. Abstract: Provide an abstract of 150–200 words summarizing the essay’s focus, key arguments, and findings.

2. Essay Length: The main essay should be 1 page (excluding title page, abstract, and references).

3. Formatting: APA format (12-point Times New Roman, double-spaced, 1-inch margins).

4. Citations: Use at least 2–3 credible scholarly sources (public health, sociology, or healthcare studies). Include proper in-text citations and a complete APA reference list.

5. Content Focus:

   • Communication barriers between patients and healthcare providers.

   • Cultural differences in health beliefs, practices, and trust in medical institutions.

   • Structural inequalities, including access to care and insurance coverage.

   • Effects of bias, stereotyping, and discrimination in healthcare delivery.

   • Strategies to improve cultural competence and patient-provider relationships.

6. References: Provide a properly formatted APA reference list.

Deadline:
Submission is due by 29th September, 10:00 AM (Kenyan time).