Conduct an in-depth analysis of a health promotion program
Module 1 – SLP
HEALTH PROMOTION: THE ROLE OF THEORY AND THE ECOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
For your Session Long Project, you will conduct an in-depth analysis of a health promotion program/intervention for a specific population from a public health perspective.
SLP Assignment
Choose a public health topic for a specific population group and/or age group. It can be a specific disease or condition such as heart disease or cancer; an infectious disease such as AIDS, TB, etc.; diabetes or a health aspect such as maternal and child health, oral health, or mental health; a behavior such as smoking or inactivity; or a disease risk factor like obesity or hypertension.
Provide a brief description of the topic. Discuss the magnitude of the problem (e.g., trends in incidence/prevalence, policies, etc.) and its public health significance.
Next, discuss the social determinants of the health problem for the specific group you selected.
SLP Assignment Expectations
Please make sure that all assignment questions are specifically answered that your answers are clear, and your paper is well organized. Pay attention to grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Also, please properly cite your references. Please make your answer about 3 pages long.
Required Reading
Stacey, F. G., James, E. L., Chapman, K., Courneya, K. S., & Lubans, D. R. (2015). A systematic review and meta-analysis of social cognitive theory-based physical activity and/or nutrition behavior change interventions for cancer survivors.Journal of Cancer Survivorship, 9(2), 305-338. Available in the Trident Online Library.
Lee, R. E., Medina, A. V., Mama, S. K., Reese-Smith, J. Y., O’Connor, D. P., Brosnan, M., … & Estabrooks, P. A. (2011). Health is power: an ecological, theory-based health intervention for women of color. Contemporary clinical trials, 32(6), 916-923. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3185198/
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (n.d.). Theory at a glance: A guide for health promotion practice. Retrieved from https://www.sbccimplementationkits.org/demandrmnch/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Theory-at-a-Glance-A-Guide-For-Health-Promotion-Practice.pdf
Optional Reading
Healthy People 2020. Retrieved from https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/tools-resources/Evidence-Based-Resources
Paper Format: APA
Answer preview to conduct an in-depth analysis of a health promotion program
APA
862 words