TOPICS: Cuban Heritage, Puerto Rico Heritage

· A brief history of the cultural/socio-cultural group

· Values

· Worldview

· Language and communication patterns

· Art and other expressive forms

· Norms and rules

· Lifestyle characteristics

· Relationship patterns

· Common rituals

· Degree of assimilation or marginalization from mainstream society

· Health behaviors and practices.

The presentation must include a comparative and contrast analysis of common characteristics and distinguishing traits between the cultural group and the socio-cultural group.

As well as a brief explanation of differential approaches needed by health care professionals.