The Health Belief Model
The Health Belief Model This discussion is an exploration of how the health belief model applies specifically to obesity as a public health issue. Answer the following questions: What are your personal preconceptions about obesity? What limits your understanding about obesity ? How has the information about obesity changed over the years? What ethical […]
Essay on Successful Comedy Film (of your choice)
FINAL ASSIGNMENT: Write an Essay (1000-1500 words): choose a successful comedy film (successful meaning critically and/or financially) and explain how the political and/or social climate of the time impacted the film. What was happening at the time it was made, and how did that contribute to the humor and the films success? Why did we […]
Obesity As A Public Health Issue
Obesity as a Public Health Issue Search for obesity epidemic on YouTube and choose two results to view. Briefly summarize the two choices you examined. What were the major points made in each video? What really got your attention and moved you the most? Why? What more did you want to know? Refer to the […]
Self-Efficacy Theory And Personal Responsibility
Self-Efficacy Theory and Personal Responsibility Overview Self-efficacy is the belief in your own abilities to overcome any difficulty. In Bandura’s words, it is your “self-system.” This assignment applies self-efficacy theory as a means to understand the motivations and influences behind one’s ability to take personal responsibility to do what is necessary to be healthy. […]
Smoke-Free: What Now? Scenario
Smoke-Free: What Now? Scenario You have been smoke-free for a year. You are celebrating your one-year anniversary and it is time to reflect on the past. You are also aware that you must take one day at a time. In this spirit, you try to answer the following questions: How do you plan to support […]
Pros And Cons Of Smoking Scenario
Pros and Cons of Smoking Scenario Imagine that you have been a smoker for over 20 yearstwo packs of cigarettes a day. You are developing recurring symptoms including shortness of breath, a persistent cough, congestion, and general feelings of apathy. You know that smoking is at the root of many of these symptoms. It is […]
So What? Why Theories And Models Matter
So What? Why Theories and Models Matter Think back in time, before you decided to enter the public health field. Recall a health issue encountered by you or someone you know personally, such as immunizations, bullying, or lice outbreaks. Briefly describe how you or someone else dealt with the issue. Find a theory or a model […]
Social And Behavioral Models
Social and Behavioral Models Search the Internet for definitions of the phrase behavioral model. Based on the assigned readings in this unit and your Internet search, answer the following questions: How do behavioral models help public health professionals make decisions or take action? What is an example of a social or a behavioral model […]
Public Health And Health Care Overview
Public Health and Health Care Overview The purpose of this assignment is to compare and contrast the different ways two disciplines, public health and health care, address a public health issue. You will use the Public Health and Health Care Table Excel file (linked in Resources) to complete this assignment. Note: Tobacco was used as […]
Philosophy And Ethics In Public Health
Philosophy and Ethics in Public Health Select one of the following questions to answer in this discussion and address all points: Do you agree that the philosophy of social justice is preferable to the philosophy of market justice? Advocate for a change that you believe will improve public health. Investigate and use properly cited […]
Health Disparities In The News
Visit the Web site for the Office of Minority Health (linked in Resources). Choose a health topic that relates to social determinants and respond to the following: Which topic did you choose and why did you choose it? How does your chosen topic related to a social determinant?
Leading Causes Of Death In The United States
Leading Causes of Death In the United States Use Healthfinder.gov news items (linked in Resources) to complete the following: Identify the three leading causes of death in your state. Discuss how each cause of death is connected to a social determinant in the required readings. Note if certain populations have higher death rates based on the […]
