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HLT515 SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND CULTURAL
FACTOR IN PUBLIC HEALTH
WEEK 1 DISCUSSION
DQ1
What are social, behavioral, and cultural determinants? How do
social, behavioral, and cultural determinants impact public health? Present
specific examples within your answer as well as justifying your rationale with
evidence. Respond to three other class members’ posts specifically
peer-reviewing their answers.
DQ2
Very wealthy or influential public figures (such as Bill Clinton
and Bill Gates) have become major funders in the global health arena, providing
millions to developing countries and/or international organizations. How do you
think this will influence the future of public health? What benefits and
challenges may develop?
HLT515 SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND CULTURAL
FACTOR IN PUBLIC HEALTH
WEEK 2 DISCUSSION
DQ1
Present one theory or model within the field of public health
which describes either how people maintain health and/or how illness is caused?
Presentation of the theory or model may be submitted in graphic or narrative
format. Even if this is not your personal viewpoint/belief, how can these
multiple theories and models be beneficial to public health professionals? It
is not appropriate to repeat one that has already been posted unless you are
providing new information. Review all peer submissions and become familiar with
the multiple theories and models. Respond to three peers’s posts asking any
questions or verifying your analysis of the theory/model.
DQ2
What role should culture play in how a person’s health issues
are handled? Is this demonstrated in the health system today? Support your
position with examples and/or evidence.
HLT515 SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND CULTURAL
FACTOR IN PUBLIC HEALTH
WEEK 3 DISCUSSION
DQ1
Reflecting on your childhood, what types of barriers/disparities
existed that limited your ability to lead a healthier life? Were there any
short-term or long-term consequences?
DQ2
To what extent does discrimination and racism create health
disparities? Why are some populations more likely to experience health
disparities? Support your position with multiple examples.
HLT515 SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND CULTURAL
FACTOR IN PUBLIC HEALTH
WEEK 4 DISCUSSION
DQ1
Provide two examples of social institutions that are prevalent
in American society and explain their functions. How have social institutions
played a part in your health? Do you think their influence was positive or
negative? Why?
DQ2
Can health care policy shape the way in which social
institutions are viewed by an individual or population group? Support your
position with examples and/or evidence.
HLT515 SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND CULTURAL
FACTOR IN PUBLIC HEALTH
WEEK 5 DISCUSSION
DQ1
Present a basic case in which an individual would wish to change
a long-term health behavior? For example, a 39-year-old female wishes to stop
her two-pack-a-day smoking habit which she has had for 10 years. Using various
models and theories of behavioral change help create strategies for modifying
the patient’s behaviors. Explain the process/methods that could be used to
accomplish this goal. Predict how long this may take and what challenges may
present themselves? Review three peers’ postings and provide constructive
feedback on additional changes which could be beneficial as well as additional
insight.
DQ2
Why is health promotion/education such an important component to
behavioral change? Why do you think behavioral change is so difficult for an
individual?
HLT515 SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND CULTURAL
FACTOR IN PUBLIC HEALTH
WEEK 6 DISCUSSION
DQ1
Present one theory or model of behavioral change which would be
effective in a population and/or community? Presentation of the theory or model
may be submitted in graphic or narrative format. Within your answer, using a
scenario format, illustrate how the theory or model could be effective. Review
all peer submissions and become familiar with the multiple theories and models.
Respond to three peers’ posts asking any questions or verifying your own
analysis of the theory/model.
DQ2
How can individual, group, and social efforts be combined to
implement community behavioral change? Identify challenges which may result
from your suggestions. Review three peers’ postings and provide possible
solutions for the challenges that may arise.
HLT515 SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND CULTURAL
FACTOR IN PUBLIC HEALTH
WEEK 7 DISCUSSION
DQ1
Find a program (provide a link to the program) which was
developed to provide health promotion and education to a specific population.
Evaluate this program on its ability to identify with the specific population,
on its implementation of effective intervention methods, and on its program
planning strategy. This evaluation will be very broad in scope and not as
in-depth as your research assignment. Review three peers’ postings, access the
program links, and compare your assessment to theirs? What additional insights
do you have?
DQ2
Find a media publication with a health message. Share the link.
What population is this publication targeting and how do you know? Do you think
it is effective or not? Why?
HLT515 SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND CULTURAL
FACTOR IN PUBLIC HEALTH
WEEK 8 DISCUSSION
DQ1
In March 2010, President Barack Obama signed the Patient
Protection and Affordable Care Act into law. Will this legislation help
decrease or eliminate health disparities? Can it be more effective? Use the
Kaiser Family Foundation’s “Focus on Health Reform: Summary of the New Health
Reform Law,” assigned as reading for this module, for a reference.
DQ2
Is it possible to eliminate health disparities in the United
States? Why or why not? What are some of the key strategies advocated by the
readings? Do you notice any similar themes in the assigned articles?
HLT515 SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND CULTURAL
FACTOR IN PUBLIC HEALTH
WEEK 2 ASSIGNMENT
Interactive Media Assessment
Access the interactive media piece, “Social, Behavioral, and
Cultural Factors in Public Health: Increasing Cultural Competency.”
Navigate and review the information in the interactive media
piece and complete the assessment at the end. The assessment is based on the
information presented in the media piece (although you may also apply what you
have learned from other course readings to complete the assessment).
After completing the assessment, save the document as an Acrobat
PDF file and submit the assignment to the instructor.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please
refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
HLT515 SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND CULTURAL
FACTOR IN PUBLIC HEALTH
WEEK 4 ASSIGNMENT
Article Critique
Directions: For this assignment, you will select and critique
one article from a popular media source (e.g., newspaper, magazine, news
journal, etc.) that provides information regarding a health disparity within a
population group and complete the questions below. Please make sure to use
complete sentences when answering each question. Make sure the health disparity
is different from your research assignment. In addition, the article must have
been published within the last 2 years.
1)
Provide the article reference and link. (1point)
2)
What health disparity is the article highlighting? (1point)
3)
Why is this information newsworthy? How would it benefit the public health
community? (3 points)
4)
What causes and factors contributed to the health disparity? (2 points)
5)
How does the health disparity affect health outcomes? (3 points)
6)
Does the article make any recommendations or suggest resources that could
benefit the public? If not, what suggestions or recommendations would you
suggest? (2 points)
7)
Was the article well-written? Justify your rationale? (3 points)
8)
Did it include all pertinent information? Justify your rationale? (2 points)
9)
Was there information or a perspective that the article should have included?
If so, what? What else would you have like to have seen? (3 points)
HLT515 SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND CULTURAL
FACTOR IN PUBLIC HEALTH
WEEK 6 ASSIGNMENT
Collaborative Learning Community: Peer Review of Research Paper
This is a CLC assignment.
The final Research Paper is assigned and due in Topic 7.
For this peer review assignment:
On Day 1 of Topic 6, post the rough draft of your Research Paper
to the CLC Forum.
Selected members will review their assigned papers by completing
the “Peer Review Guide.” If a team member does not submit a final draft,
contact the instructor, and an additional peer review will be done on another
paper.
Post the completed “Peer Review Guide” to the thread of the
initial paper.
Submit the completed “Peer Review Guide” to the instructor.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is
expected.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please
refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
Peer Review Guide
Directions:Read through the questions below then proceed to
peer-review one class member’s paper. For questions which do not require a
yes/no response, answers should be longer than one sentence and provide
constructive feedback. You will be graded on your ability to accurately and
thoroughly evaluateapeer’s work in order to maintain or enhance its quality.
Author:
Peer Reviewer:
1)
Does the writer provide an introduction which is a concise synopsis of the
purpose of the paper and a general introduction to the target population and
the health issue?
0Yes0 No
2)
What components of the assignment criteria need additional clarity?
3)
Was there anything that was confusing?0 Yes 0 No
If yes, what was it?
4)
Are the details and examples supportive to the topics? 0 Yes
0 No
If no, what needs clarification?
5)
What is good about the writing? Why is it good?
6)
What errors need to be corrected?
7)
What specific suggestions for improvement can you make?
8)
Does the conclusion make recommendations to resolve the health issue within the
target population based on current literature?0Yes0 No
9)
Are two peer-reviewed resources used?0Yes0 No
10) Have
APA guidelines been followed?0Yes0 No
HLT515 SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND CULTURAL
FACTOR IN PUBLIC HEALTH
WEEK 7 ASSIGNMENT
Research Paper
For this assignment, you are to select a target population with
a specific health issue and research how social, cultural, and behavior factors
of the target population contribute to health outcomes associated with the
health issue. The 1,200-1,500 word Research Paper must including the following:
Introduction: Provide a concise synopsis of the purpose of the
paper and a general introduction to the target population and the health issue.
Target Population: Provide a description about the target
population that you have selected; provide demographic information about the
population; and discuss relevant social, cultural, and behavior factors that
affect this population.
Health Issue: Provide information discussing the health issue
that you have selected; include a history of knowledge and public health
understanding regarding the health issue; how it has evolved; biological and
epidemiological information related to the disease; and major social, cultural,
and behavior factors that affect or relate to the health issue.
Relationship Between Health Issue and Target Population: Analyze
how social, cultural, and behavior factors in the target population contribute
to the health issue; and identify what factors/characteristics are positive or
negative and which behaviors/practices/beliefs serve as risk factors or
protective factors.
Current Strategies/Interventions: Discuss existing programming
to prevent or reduce the health issue within the target population and
challenges to interventions and programming.
Recommendations/Conclusion: Make recommendations to resolve the
health issue within the target population based on your review of current
literature and what you have learned throughout the course.
Minimum of Five References: Use the GCU Library to locate at
least five resources, including at least two peer-reviewed articles.
Refer to the “Academic Writing Guidelines Resource.”
Be prepared to present a rough draft of your Research Paper for
peer review at the beginning of Topic 6.
Use the completed “Peer Review Guide” from Topic 6 in making
revisions and modifications to the final draft of your Research Paper.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in
the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not
required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please
refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
Academic Writing Guidelines Resource
Description
Guidelines and Examples
Organization and
Structure
Organization is the internal structure of a piece of writing, the thread of
central meaning that ties the piece together from beginning to ending.
A piece of solid academic writing:
- Begins with an
introduction regarding the piece’s primary purpose or theme, which
prepares the reader for what is to come (i.e., thesis statement).
- Ends with a
conclusion that summarizes the key points of the piece, draws conclusions,
and generally provides closure for the reader.
The body of a piece of academic writing can be organized around
a variety of structures.
Examples of organizing structures:
- Main
idea/thesis, with supporting details/evidence
- Comparison-contrast
- Deductive logic
- Point-by-point
analysis
- Development of
central theme
- Chronology or
history (e.g., of an event, process, era)
Solid academic writing uses transitional words and phrases to
provide logical connections and
sequencing.
Examples of transitional words:
- Addition: also,
again, as well as, besides
- Consequence:
accordingly, as a result, consequently, for this reason.
- Generalizing: as
a rule, as usual, generally
- Illustration:
for example, for instance, for one thing.
- Emphasis: above
all, chiefly, with attention to, especially, particularly
- Similarity:
comparatively, coupled with, correspondingly
- Exception: aside
from, barring, besides, except, excluding
- Restatement: in
essence, in other words, namely
- Comparison: in
contrast, by the same token, conversely, instead, likewise
- Summarizing:
after all, all in all, briefly, in any case, in any event, in conclusion,
in short, in summary, finally
Conventions and
Mechanics
Description Guidelines and
Examples
Solid academic writing is characterized by the proper use of
conventions and mechanics, including: spelling, grammar, paragraphing,
capitalization, and punctuation.
Examples of conventions and mechanics in academic writing:
- Proper use of
capitalization, punctuation, and quotation marks.
- Subject/verb
agreement.
- Proper use of
pronouns.
- Technical abbreviations,
acronyms, and units of measurement.
- Paragraphs that
are indented; consisting of three or more sentences.
- Use of title
page, headers, and footers.
- Avoid the use
of: contractions, incomplete and run-on sentences.
Word Choice and
Usage
In solid academic writing, the use of language is precise, with correct word
usage and appropriate word choice.
Guidelines for language use:
- In good
descriptive writing, strong word choice clarifies and expands ideas.
- In persuasive
writing, careful word choice moves the reader to a new vision of
possibilities.
- Effective word
choice depends less on an exceptional vocabulary and more on the skill to
use everyday words well.
- Use a thesaurus
for new words with more specific meaning: For example, “pronounce” for
“say,” or “embarkation” for “start.” In academic writing, “it” as the
subject of a sentence is not acceptable. Make sure the reader knows what
the subject of each sentence is.
Research and
Resources
In solid academic writing, it is at times necessary to support your thesis or
argument with outside research. Use of proper resources for accurate and
thoughtful support of any argument or position is essential in academic
writing.
Some strongly recommended sources for student use are:
GCU Library for search engines located at:
http://library.gcu.edu
For instructions on how to use the GCU library, access and view
our tutorials at:
http://my.gcu.edu/Academics/Library/Pages/Help.aspx
For good research techniques, view the tutorials in the Student
Success Center.
Other Resources:
- Online Writing
Lab at Purdue University:http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
- Google
Scholar:http://scholar.google.com/schhp?hl=en&tab=ws
- ProQuest:http://www.proquest.com/en-US/
- Lexis/Nexis
- Northern Light
Search:http://www.nlsearch.com/home.php
- INFOMINE
Scholarly Internet Research Connections:http://infomine.ucr.edu/
Additional Resources:
1)
“Mechanics of
Writing”:http://ptgmedia.pearsoncmg.com/images/0131428993/samplechapter/0131428993_ch01.pdf
2)
“Key Terms in Academic
Writing”:http://www.esc.edu/esconline/across_esc/writerscomplex.nsf/0/388b46277676ac8b852569cf00615929?OpenDocument
3)
“Academic Writing
Skills”:http://www.yourdictionary.com/dictionary-articles/Academic-Writing-Skills.html
HLT515 SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND CULTURAL
FACTOR IN PUBLIC HEALTH
WEEK 8 ASSIGNMENT
Establishing My Academic and Career Path
As you begin the transition from academic courses to career
opportunities, reflect on how the strategies already discussed can help to
guide you through the process. Consider the degree path you have chosen and
what additional skills or activities you should engage in beyond the academic
learning in your courses to be successful. What initiatives and goals do you
have for this career? Begin and continue to establish your academic journey and
career goals.
Individual courses within the program will offer opportunities
through assignments that develop particular skills pertinent to specific career
requirements and transfer of acquired knowledge. Other courses and specific
assignments such as interview, practicum, and capstone projects provide
opportunities for students to be exposed to relevant problems and creative
activities in health care. These opportunities will require students to apply
techniques acquired from the classroom to active investigation with experienced
mentors in the field.
Research where to find career openings in your chosen field,
select a position you might be interested in, and identify the qualifications
and experience required. Identify these requirements as you progress through
the coursework provided in your program. Take initiative to inquire and explore
as you make connections with your coursework and career goals. Some items to
consider further are membership in a professional association, the use of
Internet job boards for research into future trends, licensure compliance
throughout the country/world, and occupational conditions such as location,
shifts worked, required equipment, or safety standards.
Listed below are some suggestions related to the types of
information that you may want to include in this section of the document:
1)
Who? Who would make up my network (e.g., peers, instructors, professionals,
colleagues) essential to success in my chosen field in relation to this
particular course?
2)
What?What are my findings from researching competencies and/or certification
requirements for my specific job role in relation to this course?
3)
When?When should I begin to make the connection between my course of study and
my career goals?
4)
Where? Where does this course fit in my career goals? Where could I schedule an
interview or internship to bridge the theory in my course with the practice of
a job in the field?
5)
Why?Why are peer-reviewed articles important and what is the significance of
them in a career in health care?
6)
How? How does this course relate to the requirements of my career goals? How
can I make a link between the course and career experience that I need?
Focus on the concepts and skills learned from this course and
spend time reflecting on Who, What, When, Where, Why or How, in establishing
your academic and career path. Examples are provided below. The table will
continue to expand as you progress through the course.
Date Category
(Who, What, When, Where, Why or
How)
Comment
Required Follow-Up
1/21/2011
Who EXAMPLE:Donald Duck – Current
manager of the T& D department at ABC hospital.He has agreed to act as a
professional mentor as I complete this program.We discussed the capstone
project deliverable and steps required for approval.
Who
Who
1/29/2011
What EXAMPLE:Read an article entitled,
“Health Care Delivery Dynamics.” This may be my target topic for
project:<name of topic>
What
2/10/2011
When EXAMPLE:Obtain evidence research project
approval from ABC hospital. (5/31/2010)
2/17/2011
Where EXAMPLE:Professional health care association – ACHE
(American College Health Care Executives) Made contact and inquiries.
Where
2/24/2011
Why EXAMPLE:Based on recent
readings, identify five reasons the project would be beneficial to my
organization (improve patient care, enhance hospital efficiency, save money,
make money, improve quality).
Why
03/02/2011
How EXAMPLE:
Tour health care setting (hospital, nursing home, home health
agencies or insurance company) facility and interview IT security officer
to gain understanding in the field (04/12/2010)
How
HLT515 SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND CULTURAL
FACTOR IN PUBLIC HEALTH
WEEK 8 ASSIGNMENT
Case Study
Directions:For this assignment, answer the following questions
based on the case study, “Applying Exercise State of Change to a Low-Income
Underserved Population”. Use complete sentences when answering each question.
Answers to each question should be more than one sentence in length.
1)
What was the behavior change theory that was used for this study? Why was this
theory selected? Do you think it was the best choice for this study design? How
was this model measured? (4 points)
2)
Who was the target population for this study? Why was this population group
selected? (4 points)
3)
Propose how social disparities may have been a factor in the study results. (4
pts)
4)
How can this study be used for future research on behavioral change within this
population group? (4 points)
5)
What are some limitations to this study? Will these limitations affect the
applicability of the transtheoretical model to other low-income populations? (4
points)
HLT515 SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND CULTURAL
FACTOR IN PUBLIC HEALTH
WEEK 5 MIDTERM
1The main difference between race and ethnicity is:
Race is a social construct and ethnicity is a group of
characteristics that describe a group of people.
People can discriminate based upon race, but not on ethnicity.
People who believe in ethnicity and not race believe they are
better than other races.
None of the above.
2Community-Oriented Primary Care is one way to:
Connect clinical care and public health.
Involve community members in the process finding cures to
disease.
Reduce health care costs for marginalized citizens.
All of the above.
3The Process of Cultural Competence in the Delivery of
Healthcare Services includes all of the following constructs except:
Cultural awareness.
Cultural skill.
Cultural precompetence.
Cultural desire.
4Each is a contributing factor to individual health except:
Environmental exposures.
Genetics.
Behavior (lifestyle) choices.
Education.
5An example of a determinant would be:
Smoking.
Hurricane.
Religious beliefs.
All of the above.
6A current definition of public health might read as:
The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and
promoting health…through organized community effort.
The organized community efforts aimed at the prevention of
disease and the promotion of health.
The totality of all evidence – based public and private efforts
that preserve and promote health and prevent disease, disability, and death.
None of the above.
7The relationship between theories of health and illness and a
person’s “bodily experience” can best be described as:
Causal.
Correlational.
Influencing contextual meaning.
None of the above.
8Nongovernmental organizations provide assistance to public
health initiatives by:
Educating the public.
Supporting research.
Providing health services.
All of the above.
9Health disparities can be identified by all of the following
except:
Higher incidence of chronic disease.
Higher mortality.
Poorer health outcomes compared to the majority of the
population.
Ethnicity.
10The concept of Community-Oriented Primary Care implies:
That public health issues can and should be addressed at the
level of the community with active involvement of health care providers and
community members.
Certain principles underlie the concept such as defining health
care needs by examining the community as a whole.
That great leadership is required to develop community
partnerships.
All of the above.
11A member of the Black Panther Party could be classified as
which of the following in the acculturation framework discussed in the text:
Assimilated.
Integrated.
Marginal.
Separated.
12The best example of how approaches to public health have
changed over time would be:
A paradigm shift in the focus of attention in improving public
health.
Development and discoveries within the medical profession.
Cultural and societal changes in the way we live.
None of the above.
13Which is not a step in developing Community-Oriented Primary
Care?
Community definition.
Evaluation.
Intervention.
Assurance.
14Theories of illness can be divided into what two categories?
Personalistic and naturalistic.
Worldview and community view.
Cognitive orientation and cultural orientation.
None of the above.
15Evil eye is an example of:
A cognitive theory of illness.
A personalistic theory of illness.
A naturalistic theory of illness.
None of the above.
16Multicultural health can be described as all, but the
following:
Taking into consideration a patient’s lifestyle when offering
treatment.
Not judging those health beliefs and practices that are different
from your own.
Determining one best approach for providing health care.
Providing care within legal, ethical, and medically sound
practices.
17Causes of health disparities associated with residential
location may include each of the following except:
Environmental toxins.
Economic stress.
Diversity.
Physical conditions.
18The United States is often referred to as a “melting pot”
because:
It is very diverse.
It is a leader in refining and melting precious metals.
Health care professionals work together to offer quality health
care
None of the above.
19The main difference between a biomedical and a holistic
approach to care is:
Research studies.
Consideration of social aspects affecting wellness.
Cultural beliefs.
All of the above.
20Currently, an example of a vulnerable group would be:
High risk mother and children
People with disabilities.
Immune-suppressed persons.
All of the above.
21 The Lalonde Report was significant because:
First acknowledgment that health is determined by more than
biological factors.
Led to the development of the health field concept.
Both A and B.
None of the above
22 Local health departments outside of large cities did not
exist until:
The 19th century.
The 20th century.
The 18th century.
None of the above.
23An example of an essential public health service would be:
Regulation of nursing homes.
Assessment.
Assurances.
Policy development.
24Understanding cultural adaptation is important for health care
professionals because:
They will be better prepared to identify which race or ethnicity
a person is.
They will be better prepared to deal with such issues as
language barriers and distrust of the American medical system.
Both A and B.
None of the above.
25The agency most identified with public health at the federal
level is:
The World Health Organization.
The National Institutes of Health.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
None of the above.
26The process that occurs when individuals or groups of
different cultures are absorbed into the dominant society is called:
Adaptation.
Integration.
Acculturation.
Assimilation
27The federal government’s role in public health is largely
dictated by:
The Interstate Commerce clause of the US constitution.
Acceptance by the states of federal funding.
Both A and B.
None of the above.
28Private foundations have played a major role in funding public
health efforts and also:
Advancing public health efforts.
Stimulating governmental funding.
Both A and B.
None of the above
29The four components of population health are:
Health Issues, Interventions, Social Justice, and Health
Concerns.
Health Issues, Population(s), Society’s Shared Health Concerns,
and Society’s Vulnerable Groups.
Health Issues, Healthcare Systems, Traditional Public Health,
and Social Policy.
None of the above.
30Each is a core public health function except:
Assessment.
Assurance.
Addressing underlying causes of disease.
Policy development.
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