Reference no: EM132814541

Problem 1: Identify individual, organizational and community concerns, assets, resources and deficits for social and behavioral science interventions,

Problem 2: describe strategies used in collaboration and partnership among organizations focused on public health goals,

Problem 3: describe prioritization of individual, organizational and community concerns and resources for public health programs and policy

Instructions:

• Public health is a field in which good health of the entire population is a goal. As a result, public health officials fight for the health care of all individuals on a daily basis. The elimination of health disparities and treatment of health as a right for everyone is a key part of public health. You have been assigned the task of interviewing an elected official, public health official, agency head, a leader from special interest and advocacy groups, an academic expert, and other policy and corporate leaders. Interview guide is provided below. Record responses with any type of audio recorder and take detailed notes.
• Chose a subset of topics from the list provided below. It is highly recommended to make an audio recording of the interview and it is required to take detailed notes during the interview. To receive credit students must submit the transcript of the interview, and summary of their findings for evaluation.

Topics: Physical activity and fitness, nutrition, tobacco use, substance abuse, family planning, mental health, injury prevention, violence prevention, educational and community based programs, occupational safety and health, environmental health, food safety, medical product safety, oral health, maternal and infant health, heart disease and stroke, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, immunizations, infectious diseases, arthritis, osteoporosis, cancer, asthma & other respiratory diseases, child health, population health disparities (people with disabilities, racial and ethnic populations), access to quality health care (preventive care, primary care, emergency services, long-term care and rehabilitative services), access to health information, public health system issues (health costs and expenditures, laboratory services, workforce training, performance standards, enforcement of regulations, surveillance and data systems, research and evaluation, public health policy)