Discussion Post: Factors Affecting Vulnerability and Assessment of Needs
The discussion post will focus on two selected groups:
1) Vulnerable mothers and children
2) People affected by alcohol and substance abuse
Review the video segments titled "Premature Babies: Risks and Costs" (Vulnerable Mothers and Children group) and "Social Cost of Alcohol Abuse" (People Affected by Alcohol and Substance Abuse group) through the Films On Demand database or in the textbook.
1) For each segment, select three specific factors from Chapter 2 (e.g., age, gender, culture, ethnicity, education, and income) that are present.
2) Reflecting on your experiences and knowledge gained in previous courses, discuss how these factors relate to the group's vulnerability.
3) Based on the selected factors, assess the health care needs that can be inferred for each group. Discuss which approach(es) to care from Chapter 4, Section 4.1 (i.e., preventive, treatment, or long term), might help address them.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.