Question

Healthy People Disease Health Disparity Paper ____________________________________________
****RE question #2***I work in mental Health setting mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). *** Low income/ homeless patients are common in my work setting. It doesn’t have to be mental health related but it can be. Also, lots of patients come in with hypertension, diabetes and HIV. The purpose of this paper is to identify a vulnerable population and explore opportunities to prevent disease and promote health indigenous to this cohort. Healthy People is aimed to improve the health of our nation and one of its goals is to eliminate health disparities. This assignment will familiarize you with Healthy People 2020 initiatives targeting best evidenced-based practices. In addition you will share this effort as a PPP with classmates in Week 7 discussion. Guidelines for Paper 1. Explore the Healthy People health disparities website and write a description of the Healthy People program 10____ 2. Provide a description of a patient population and its health disparity which is found in your work setting (Example breast cancer in Black American women) 10____ 3. Using peer reviewed articles, write a description of the history of the medical condition inherent in this group including health promotion screening and prevention opportunities 20____ 4. Explain statistical information and comparisons to other populations 10___ 5. Describe evidenced-based cultural values, characteristics, and communication relevant to patient population 10____ 6. Explain reasons why health disparities exist in this population 10____ 7. Describe culturally competent health promotion activities aimed at health promotion and disease prevention in this population. Refer to textbook readings. 10__ 8. Explore health policy relevant to health disparities. Suggest ways to advocate for this at risk population through policy 10____ 9. Use textbooks and current journal articles and professional website’s as references. Follow strict APA 7th edition format. Introduction, conclusion and headings are required. The above bolded words may serve as Level I headings. 10_ 10. Submit this assignment for grading no later than Sunday of Week 4. 11. Submit Power Point by Wednesday Week 7 threaded discussion which includes above above stated required content for paper, minimum 10 slides wth references. Requirements: 3 pages ish