GCU HLT515 All Assignments: Behavior and Cultural Factor in Public Health

GCU HLT515 All Assignments: Behavior and Cultural Factor in Public Health

GCU HLT515 All Assignments: Behavior and Cultural Factor in Public Health

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

GCU HLT515 All Assignments: Behavior and Cultural Factor in Public Health

GCU HLT515 All Assignments: Behavior and Cultural Factor in Public Health

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

GCU HLT515 All Assignments: Behavior and Cultural Factor in Public Health

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

GCU HLT515 All Assignments: Behavior and Cultural Factor in Public Health

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)

GCU HLT515 All Assignments: Behavior and Cultural Factor in Public Health

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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