Identify one specific topic area that interests you (get it approved!) (Instructions and topic options will be discussed in class and more information can be found in this guide), identify an appropriate health education intervention, and write a 10-page* paper that includes the following information: • • Overview of the Health Issue (15 points) Provide a summary of the health issue: national and state data (overall incidence and prevalence), demographic data (how does this issue differ among groups; age, race, sex, sexual orientation, if applicable), and trends based on social determinants of health (SES, education, etc.) • • Health Behaviors (15 points) Describe which behavioral risk factors are closely related to the prevention or management of this health issue. What behaviors should be targeted in health education interventions to reduce the risk of this condition or to manage the condition if someone has been diagnosed? • • Intervention (25 points) Provide a detailed description of the intervention*: name of the intervention, rationale given for this intervention, where was it implemented, who was the target population and why, theoretical foundation, and intervention components- be sure to describe the purpose of each component (increase knowledge, change attitudes, new skills, change behaviors, etc.
• • Evaluation (10 points)
Describe how the intervention was evaluated. What were the results of the evaluation?
• • Seven Areas of Responsibility for Health Educators (25 points)
Identify examples of how this intervention aligns with 7 areas of responsibility. A minimum of 5 areas of responsibility and examples must be included.
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