Entries by Linus

International Public Health Emergency

Summarize any one chapter of the handbook on epidemiological investigation (you may not use the Introductory portion of the handbook) and provide one example of a US or international public health emergency in which this science was used or likely used. Post your choice early so that you do not duplicate someone else’s work.

Policy modification

Please answer the following questions regarding policy modification: Question 1: Compare and contrast, policy initiation and policy modification. Question 2: Discuss the concept of incrementalism in public policymaking. Response for each question should be submitted using the text box and be at least 100 words long and no more than 200 words long. *************************************************************************************************************************** Assignment […]

Health Belief Model

Please describe the decision-making process an individual would go through before taking a health-related action, in accordance with the Health Belief Model. Also, please discuss some of the limitations/critiques of this model. Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

Epidemiological and Clinical Predictors of COVID 19

Read TWO (2) articles, and write your Critical Analysis of the veracity (truthfulness) of the conclusions, the consistency of the research, and the comprehensiveness of the explanation/discussion. You are the consumer here.Post in the Discussion Board and “argue” with each other, choosing to be pro or con (regardless of your personal interpretation posted in your […]

Psychiatric Pathology and Screening Tools

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words each This is not a paper each bullet is it’s own question requiring a response and reference 1.Search organizations for evidence-based guidelines relating to psychiatric pathology. An example is the American Psychiatric Association. Share your findings about evidence-based guidelines as they relate to the disease process. 2. […]

Prevention Strategies for High Risk Behaviors

There is growing evidence that a person’s race, ethnicity, gender, income, disability, sexual orientation, and geographic location determine the likelihood of many chronic diseases. Many public health promotion community programs are trying to reduce chronic diseases by focusing on the common risk factors of tobacco use, physical inactivity, and poor nutrition. Please outline some of […]

Letter to an Elected Official on an Emerging Public Health Issue

The purpose of this assignment is to identify an emerging public health issue that you are passionate about and write a letter to your elected officials to bring attention to your issue. Part 1: Identify an emerging public health issue that you are passionate about as the topic of your letter to the elected official. […]

Transtheoretical Model & Behavioral Change

Please provide a quick overview of a Transtheoretical Model that specifically outlines its key characteristics. There are known research studies conducted and some strong evidence of successful implementation of the principles of this model in the area of smoking cessation. Please outline and briefly talk about two of the required interventions applicable to each of […]

Life Span Availability of Birth Control

Your initial post (your response to the topic) must contain a citation. It is your ideas supported by research. Please refer to the APA . There will be a deduction of 20 points for failure to cite a source within your initial post and to provide a reference at the end of your initial post. Your post must […]

Leadership Traits Portrayed by Mother Teresa of Calcutta

The purpose of this assignment is to examine the theoretical framework, style, and leadership traits of effective leaders. In Topic 2, you selected a book about leadership by a successful leader whom you believe has adopted leadership as a vocation. In an analysis of minimum 750-900 words, examine the theoretical framework, style, and leadership traits […]