Assessments
1. Identify and discuss the classification levels of intervention activities.
2. Discuss the elements involved in program planning.
3. (500 words) Discuss the concept of health promotion and the strategies associated with it. Provide an example of how each strategy is being used to carry out health promotion efforts.
Within Unit VIII, you will submit a concept paper that will serve as the groundwork for a mock public health initiative project.
For this unit, you will need to identify a public health concern either within your area or one that is currently trending that would act as a good foundation for the final project.
Once you identify a public health concern, you should provide context for your project using the core questions identified in Table 2-1 on page 35 of the textbook. In addition to the core questions, please address each of the following:
1. What is the public health concern of interest?
2. Summarize the problem and behaviors that contribute to the problem.
3. What are past and current approaches used to address the problem?
4. What is your the proposed solution and approach to target the problem?
Your project topic should be at least one page, double spaced, and Times New Roman 12 pt. font. You are required to utilize at least one resource from the CSU Online Library.
Course Textbook
DiClemente, R. J., Salazar, L. F., & Crosby, R. A. (2013). Health behavior theory for public health: Principles, foundations, and applications. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett.