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APPLYING PUBLIC HEALTH THEORIES AND MODELS PAPER
The application of a theory and/or model to address population-based health problems is a skill developed through continual practice. For this Assignment, you will gain familiarity with the process of asking questions and taking the first steps to applying a theory/model to an identified issue. In practice, you would not be doing this alone but as part of a team. However, going through the process in the context of this Assignment will assist in gaining familiarity and confidence with the general process.
To Prepare:
Based on the public health issue you identified in Week 1, think about how you might apply one of the theories/models from this week’s Learning Resources to develop interventions for the public health issue. Topic is on obesity
The Assignment:
Write a 2- to 3-page paper that includes following: Rubric Attached
Identify a public health theory or model that you think is the most appropriate model to apply to the public health issue you selected in Week 1.
Justify why this public health theory or model is the most appropriate choice for this public health issue.
Explain how you might apply the public health theory or model to the public health issue you selected.
Explain what you learned about the public health issue you selected by applying the selected public health theory or model to the issue.
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Current Issues in Public Health
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Current Issues in Public Health
There are several public health issues across the globe and they impact the health of
communities, families, and nations in various ways. One of the current issues in public health is
obesity. An individual whose weight exceeds what is considered the normal weight for a
particular height is defined as having obesity or being overweight. Obesity is a significant issue
in public health as it affects approximately more than two in five adults and approximately one in
five children and adolescents, according to NIH (2021). This health condition also is a major
issue in public health as it is associated with numerous health issues, particularly chronic
illnesses including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and depression among others. In addition to
that, obesity can result in gestational diabetes among pregnant women and is also associated with
infant mortality. To put it into perspective, around 4 million people die annually as a result of
obesity and the medical costs for individuals with obesity in the U.S. are about 30% – 40%
higher than for those without the condition (Laurence, 2023).
Obesity arises when an individual’s energy intake is much greater than the energy used,
particularly from engaging in physical activity. Hence, according to Temple (2022), the origin of
the obesity epidemic can be attributed to a decrease in physical activity and excess energy intake
from food or a combination of both. With that in mind, it can be deduced that obesity emerged as
a result of changes in the American diet. Currently, some of the food individuals consume
including dietary fat, sugar and sugar-sweetened drinks, and ultra-processed foods, are associated
with weight gain, a hallmark of obesity. Apart from changes in diet, a decrease in physical
activity also contributed to the emergence of obesity. This can be attributed to a decrease in
manual labor as well as increased access to public transport and cars.
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Several efforts have been initiated to address obesity. One of these efforts is a priority
strategy targeting early care and education and healthy weight programs. According to the CDC
(2022), the U.S. has prioritized implementing policies and activities that not only improve
physical activity and nutrition but also sustain healthy weight programs for all age groups. Other
efforts to address obesity include working with communities to make it easier for individuals to
eat healthily and be more physically active, measuring obesity trends and related risk factors,
supporting children and families who have a high chance of having obesity through various
services, and funding programs and providing resources for initiatives that advance physical
activity, healthy eating, and food security. In my opinion, these efforts have significantly reduced
the prevalence of obesity. For instance, through early care and education weight programs,
children gain knowledge about healthy living and this has a positive impact on their health and
well-being.
A nurse with public health expertise can intervene to address the obesity epidemic in
various ways. One of these ways is measuring the weight, BMI, and height of their patients and
in turn, counsel and educate them on how to sustain a healthy weight and its role in obesity
prevention. Also, a nurse with public health experience can help reduce obesity incidence by
teaching and instructing individuals about physical activity and nutrition among other factors
associated with obesity development. Additionally, a nurse with public health expertise can
intervene to address obesity by assisting in screening children and adults for obesity and
overweight. After screening, the nurse can refer those with the health issue or at risk of
developing the condition to various programs, including weight programs and obesity prevention
programs. Moreover, a nurse with public health knowledge can connect at-risk persons and those
with obesity with community services to aid them in eating healthily and becoming more active.
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References
CDC. (2022b, May 17). Adult obesity facts. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html
Laurence, E. (2023, June 13). Obesity statistics. Forbes.
https://www.forbes.com/health/body/obesity-statistics/
NIH. (2021). Overweight & Obesity Statistics – Niddk. National Institute of Diabetes and
Digestive and Kidney Diseases. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/healthstatistics/overweight-obesity
Temple, N. J. (2022). The origins of the obesity epidemic in the USA–Lessons for
today. Nutrients, 14(20), 4253. https://doi.org/10.3390%2Fnu14204253
USW1_NURS_6710_week05_Assignment_Rubric
USW1_NURS_6710_week05_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Quality of Work
Submitted: The
extend of which work
meets the assignned
criteria and work
reflects graduate level
critical and analytic
thinking.
30 to >26.0 pts
26 to >23.0 pts
Excellent
Good
Assignment
exceeds
expectations.
All topics are
addressed with
a minimum of
75% containing
exceptional
breadth and
depth about
each of the
assignment
topics.
Assignment
meets
expectations.
All topics are
addressed
with a
minimum of
50%
containing
good breadth
and depth
about each of
the
assignment
topics.
Quality of Work
Submitted: The
purpose of the paper
is clear.
Pts
23 to
>20.0 pts
Fair
Assignment
meets most of
the
expectations.
One required
topic is either
not addressed
or
inadequately
addressed.
5 to >4.0 pts
4 to >3.5 pts
Excellent
Good
A clear and
comprehensive
purpose statement
is provided which
delineates all
required criteria.
Purpose of the
assignment is
stated, yet is
brief and not
descriptive.
3.5 to
>3.0 pts
Fair
Purpose of
the
assignment is
vague or off
topic.
20 to >0 pts
Poor
Assignment
superficially
meets some of
the
expectations.
Two or more
required
topics are
either not
addressed or
inadequately
addressed.
30 pts
3 to >0 pts
Poor
No purpose
statement
was
provided.
5 pts
USW1_NURS_6710_week05_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Assimilation and
Synthesis of Ideas:
The extend to which
the work reflects the
student’s ability
to:Understand and
interpret the
assignment’s key
concepts.
10 to >8.0 pts
8 to >7.0 pts
7 to >6.0 pts
6 to >0 pts
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Demonstrates
the ability to
critically
appraise and
intellectually
explore key
concepts.
Demonstrates
a clear
understanding
of key
concepts.
Shows some
degree of
understanding
of key
concepts.
Shows a lack of
understanding
of key
concepts,
deviates from
topics.
20 to >17.0 pts
17 to
>15.0 pts
15 to
>13.0 pts
13 to >0 pts
Good
Fair
Integrates
specific
information
from 1
credible
outside
resource and
2-3 course
resources to
support major
points and
point of view.
Minimally
includes and
integrates
specific
information
from 2-3
resources to
support
major points
and point of
view.
Assimilation and
Synthesis of Ideas:
The extend to which
the work reflects the
student’s ability
to:Apply and integrate
material in course
rsources (i.e. video,
required readings,
and textook) and
credible outside
resources.
Excellent
Demonstrates
and applies
exceptional
support of major
points and
integrates 2 or
more credible
outside sources,
in addition to 2-3
course resources
to support point
of view.
Pts
10 pts
Poor
Includes and
integrates
specific
information
from 0 to 1
resoruce to
support
major points
and point of
view.
20 pts
USW1_NURS_6710_week05_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria
Assimilation and
Synthesis of Ideas:
The extend to which
the work reflects the
student’s ability
to:Synthesize
(combines various
components or
different ideas into a
new whole) material
in course resources
(i.e. video, required
readings, textbook)
and outside, credible
resources by
comparing different
points of view and
highlighting
similarities,
differences, and
connections.
Ratings
20 to >17.0 pts
Excellent
Synthesizes
and justifies
(defends,
explains,
validates,
confirms)
information
gleaned from
sources to
support major
points
presented.
Applies
meaning to the
field of
advanced
nursing
practice.
Pts
17 to
>15.0 pts
Good
Summarizes
information
gleaned from
sources to
support
major points,
but does not
synthesize.
15 to >13.0 pts
Fair
Identifies but does
not interpret or
apply concepts,
and/or strategies
correctly; ideas
unclear and/or
underdeveloped.
13 to
>0 pts
Poor
Rarely or
does not
interpret,
apply, and
synthesize
concepts,
and/or
strategies.
20 pts
USW1_NURS_6710_week05_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria
Written Expression
and
FormattingParagraph
and Sentence
Structure: Paragraphs
make clear points that
support well
developed ideas, flow
logically, and
demonstrate
continuity of ideas.
Sentences are clearly
structured and
carefully focused-neither long and
rambling nor short
and lacking
substance.
Written Expression
and FormattingEnglish
writing standards:
Correct grammar,
mechanics, and
proper punctuation
Ratings
Pts
5 to >4.0 pts
4 to >3.5 pts
3.5 to >3.0 pts
3 to >0 pts
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Paragraphs
and sentences
follow writing
standards for
structure,
flow,
continuity and
clarity
Paragraphs
and sentences
follow writing
standards for
structure, flow,
continuity and
clarity 80% of
the time.
Paragraphs
and sentences
follow writing
standards for
structure, flow,
continuity and
clarity 60%79% of the
time.
Paragraphs
and sentences
follow writing
standards for
structure, flow,
continuity and
clarity < 60%
of the time.
5 to >4.0 pts
4 to >3.5 pts
Excellent
Good
3.5 to
>3.0 pts
Uses correct
grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation
with no
errors.
Contains a
few (1-2)
grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation
errors.
Fair
Contains
several (3-4)
grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation
errors.
5 pts
3 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains many (≥
5) grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation
errors that
interfere with the
reader’s
understanding.
5 pts
USW1_NURS_6710_week05_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria
Written Expression
and FormattingThe
paper follows correct
APA format for title
page, headings, font,
spacing, margins,
indentations, page
numbers, running
head,
parenthetical/in-text
citations, and
reference list.
Ratings
Pts
5 to >4.0 pts
4 to >3.5 pts
3.5 to >3.0 pts
3 to >0 pts
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Uses correct
APA format
with no errors.
Contains a few
(1-2) APA
format errors.
Contains
several (3-4)
APA format
errors.
Contains many
(≥ 5) APA
format errors.
5 pts
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