A report that applies public health concepts/principles to actual health care situations. Almost any media source can be used (e.g., TED Talks, newspapers, magazines, T.V. stories, etc.). An electronic link or copy of the source must be provided. It will be “real-life” health care situation that addresses a public health topic and discusses that topic using the concepts, theories, and/or models like the Health Belief Mode, Social cognitive theory, Transtheoretical Model (TTM), or Stages of Change Model. This assignment’s goal and desired result are to demonstrate the writer’s knowledge of public health. And must include:
1. Summary is complete and clearly delineates the public health issue presented.
2. The significance of the public health issues is presented including factors that are associated with the issue and the people that are impacted factors. The relationship between behavior and health is completely and accurately described.
3. At least one public health essential service is discussed from each domain as it relates to the public health issue presented.
4. At least one health promotion model is discussed as it relates to the issue presented and the efforts to improve public health.
5. Thoughtful actions that pharmacists could do to address public health issues are discussed in the context of class topics.