Damaging Effects of Marijuana Use and Educating Target Population: PEN-3 Model Cultural Framework for Health Intervention and Prevention

Lisa Marie Portugal

Department of Health & Wellness, College of Education, USA

Dr. Lisa Marie Portugal, Department of Health & Wellness, College of Education, USA.

Keywords: Marijuana Abuse; Mental Illness; Pen-3 Model Cultural Framework; Diabetes; Cancer; Obesity; Cognitive Disorders

Abstract

The PEN-3 Model Cultural Framework can be used to design culturally specific, locally relevant health intervention and prevention programs to educate communities. This health intervention and prevention involves educating Hispanic females and males between the ages of 15 to 32. The health and wellness program design involves educating this group about the use of marijuana and its damaging effects on the body leading to mental illness, Diabetes, Cancer, lung and other organ damage, obesity, cognitive disorders, lowered IQ and EQ (emotional quotient), and various other damaging effects. Finally, a summary of the PEN-3 Model Cultural findings is discussed and analyzed to help health educators, practitioners, and advocates serve and address the needs of the target population.

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