Homework: Review of Theoretical Interventions
Topic and public health issue: Vaccines, fear, lack of access in low income communities
The purpose of the Review of Theoretical Interventions paper is for you to culminate the learning achieved in the course by systematically evaluating peer-reviewed evaluations of behavioral interventions or programs designed to reduce a health disparity topic you have selected. In this review, you will determine the relevant theoretical frameworks (e.g., Health Belief Model (HBM), etc.) and programmatic characteristics (e.g., format, duration, types of activities, behavioral change techniques, etc.) that had a measurable effect on the health behavior of interest. You will propose a novel intervention strategy based on conclusions of the review that is theoretically driven and culturally competent for your targeted population.
Intro- 1-2 pages- Summarize an epidemiological overview of the public health issue and the underlying health behaviors (e.g., poor nutrition, lack of exercise) for a chosen population (low income communities).
Review of the Literature (Five pages)
Describe the methods used, the results, and conclusion or discussion. Include the following:
I. Methods: Describe the methods used.
i. Inclusion or exclusion criteria for articles
ii. Literature search (databases used, and databases avoided)
iii. Description of data extracted from selected articles
a. Study design
b. Participant characteristics
c. Features of the intervention (format, theoretical framework, cultural competency, dosage)
d. Outcomes of interest
II. Results: Describe the results.
i. Key features of studies (presented in your Table 1
a. Program name and citation
b. Population of interest
c. Research design
d. Theory
e. Attrition
f. Outcome measures
g. Results for behavioral outcomes
h. Limitations
ii. Program characteristics (accompanied by Table 2
a. Duration and intensity
b. Format (e.g., in person, web-based, etc.)
c. Facilitators (in person only)
d. Intervention content
e. Cultural competency
f. Strategies/Behavior change techniques
III. Conclusion and discussion
i. Summarize program and design characteristics that were effective and those that were not.
ii. Discuss cultural competency of intervention approaches and how effective they were with the targeted population.
iii. Discuss the implications and future directions to address the health disparity.
Novel Intervention Description With Logic Model (Two to three pages)
i. Describe the rationale for your novel theoretical intervention that will address the health disparity chosen for a population experiencing it.
ii. Create a logic model figure to showcase the intervention, its activities, and outcomes.
iii. Describe the theory or framework used.
iv. Describe the behavior change techniques.
v. Describe the targeted constructs.
vi. Describe the intervention components and strategy.
vii. Discuss implementation and dissemination of your novel intervention with a targeted community experiencing the health disparity.
viii. Identify at least four to five key considerations for effective implementation and the strategies you will incorporate to ensure fidelity, strike the right balance between fidelity and adaptation, and promote cultural competency.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.