Health Perspective Discussion
Health Perspective Discussion
Health Perspective Discussion
Week 5 Disease Analysis Paper For this assignment, you will select a disease of your choice and conduct a detailed analysis of that disease, exploring it from a balanced traditional and alternative health perspective. Begin by searching the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website Diseases and Conditions Index to choose a disease or condition of interest to you. Next, review the website for Healthy People 2020 for information related to the disease or the disease category (e.g., mental health for ADHD). In your paper, discuss the following: Prominent aspects of this disease Current data and statistics related to the disease Health disparities related to the disease Prevention strategies including complementary and alternative health therapies Contemporary research and clinical studies related to the disease An analysis of the pathophysiologic effects of stress related to the disease Evidence-based stress management interventions that might help with prevention or cure The paper should be between 3–4 pages. Incorporate at least three scholarly sources within the paper. Sources should be no more than three years old. Use proper APA format to cite and reference sources. Review the rubric for further information on how your assignment will be graded. Due: Sunday, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time) Week 7 Adolescent Health Risk Seminar For this assignment, you will develop and deliver a 10–15 minute seminar/workshop aimed at the teen or young adult audience on a specific health risk associated with the population. you will submit your presentation using the Kaltura recording tool within Blackboard. See the Getting Started with Kaltura link listed under the Resources area in your course menu to learn how to use this tool. * If you predominantly work with a specific population and would like to present a relevant health risk seminar to that population, you must seek instructor approval in advance. Email your instructor through the Virtual Office. 1. Choose a health risk associated with adolescence. Some categories to consider may include: Suicide Pregnancy Substance use and abuse Motor vehicle crashes Tobacco use Sexually transmitted disease Domestic violence Mental health issues Sexual identity issues Eating disorders Nutrition and fitness 2. As the health care advocate, you will present the following to the target audience (adolescents or young adults)in 10-15 slides or screens: An overview of the risk factor Contributing factors Prevalence of the health risk (meaningful data) Explain your role with the issue as a health care practitioner/advocate Ways to identify a problem and address the issue Present an activity or project or exercise for the audience to engage in related to the topic Help and support resources 3. In your research materials, incorporate 3–4 current sources with one containing the most current statistics. 4. Use age-appropriate creativity to ensure the message gets across to the selected audience. As you plan your seminar, consider: How will you initiate a conversation (rather than give a lecture)? How will you keep the attention and respect of this audience? 5. Use APA for citing and referencing your sources. 6. Keep your design and audio appropriate to the audience, yet professional. Your presentation must include both audio and visual components and be professional in nature. What is a seminar? See this week’s Resource folder for curriculum and topic ideas. Review the rubric for further information on how your assignment will be graded. Submit your final presentation here for grading and post a copy in the discussion board to share with your peers Due: Sunday, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time) Points: 300
