Reference no: EM134017246 , Length: 6 pages

Assignment:

Step 1: Select a Vulnerable or Special Population

Select a vulnerable or special population based on the ten (10) topics outlined within the lesson (see suggested resources in the table below).

Address each of the six (6) content areas listed below in your paper. Your paper should be in paragraph form rather than answering the outlined topics.

1. Identify the vulnerable or special population selected and your state.

2. Describe the factors contributing to the vulnerability of the selected population. Discuss the vulnerable population using the epi triad-host, agent, and environment

3. Describe the significance and economic impact of the population in relation to community and population health. Cite statistics to support the significance and economic impact. Remember to cite according to APA Guidelines

4. Identify demographic and epidemiological data relevant to your population.

Describe the characteristics in terms of demographics and epidemiological data (e.g., age, sex, marital status, economic status, employment status, race, ethnicity, household composition, health insurance coverage, access to health care, education levels, health conditions, etc.). Be sure to cite your sources appropriately.

5. Identify two (2) priority health concerns for this population and support your concerns with the literature. Cite your references in text to support your statements.

6. Discuss several evidence-based strategies nurses can implement that target the priority health concerns and the role of the nurse in improving the health outcomes for the population. You can implement using the levels of prevention-primary, secondary, and tertiary. Be thorough in your discussion.

Step 2: Research Your Population

You will have a minimum of four (4) references for this project including your textbook, a minimum of one scholarly journal article, and minimum of one web-based source. References should be within the past 3 years. You may use the assigned reading article as one of your required journal article references.

Step 3: Prepare Your Paper

Use concepts and terms that have learned in the course. You might consider approaching the vulnerable population with host, agent, and environment. Also, look at prevalence, incidence, risk factors. Using the concepts that you have learned will add a dimension of critical thinking and synthesis to your paper.

• Prepare a 4 to 6 page paper using a word processor such as Microsoft Word or PDF (includes title page to include the topic and reference page according to APA Guidelines).
• Use APA Style to format your paper including a title page, running head, and reference page. (These are included in the total page count.) Your entire document will need to be double-spaced to allow for embedded comments within your writing. Include an introductory and summarizing paragraph with your paper.