Discussion Post: Planning Health Promotion
Review the article Story, L., Mayfield-Johnson, S., Downey, L. H., Anderson-Lewis, C., & Day, R. (2010). Getting on Target with Community Health Advisors (GOTCHA): an innovative stroke prevention project. Story et al. GOTCHA. Nursing Inquiry, 17(4), 373-384. This research describes the design, implementation, and evaluation of a community health initiative to reduce the number of strokes in a high risk area of the Mississippi Delta.
Answer the following questions.
• How was the assessment conducted to determine the target population, including primary and secondary data?
• What model supported the community health initiative?
• Who were identified as the key stakeholders and how were they involved in the implementation plan?
• What was included in the evaluation plan?
• What have you learned from this research which could apply to your health promotion proposal?
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.