Population health intervention

For a population health intervention consider the categories of intervention identified in the Yellow and Orange wedges on The Wheel.Links to an external site.

Your intervention needs to be a Community or Systems level intervention, not an Individual level intervention.

The intervention you select will target the health risk or health-related problem/issue you identified in your unit 5 paper.
Directions
The Population Health Proposal - Part 2 assignment will be constructed in a presentation format.
All in-text and reference citations need to be formatted consistent with 7th edition APA guidelines.
The presentation needs to have a minimum of 9 slides and include the following:
• Slide 1- Title slide
• Slide 2– A succinct definition of the population presented in your unit 4 assignment supported by information/data (include an in-text citation for the resources you sourced the population data)
• Slide 3 – A succinct overview of the significant health or health-related problem that you identified in your unit 5 paper (include an in-text citation for where you sourced the health problem/issue data)
• Slide 4– An overview of the range of interventions that you located in the literature that may be reasonable to implement for addressing the problem (with references that support those interventions)
• Slide 5– An overview of the intervention you selected from the Orange or Yellow wedge category of the “Wheel” as the best fit to address the problem for your identified population
• NOTE: You are required to provide support for your selected intervention with scholarly resources.
o NOTE: advanced graduate level scholarship requires a well-articulated and in-depth overview of the intervention; consider utilizing the ‘Notes’ section of the slide if needed to provide additional details
• Slide 6– Provide a brief rationale as to why you believe your selected intervention was the best fit for addressing the problem with your identified population
• Slides 7 (or more if needed)– A discussion of how and where the intervention would be implemented. Provide enough specificity

Full Answer Section

         

Slide 3: Overview of the Health Problem

  Problem: High prevalence of obesity and related chronic conditions.
  • Prevalence: The obesity rate in the Greenwood neighborhood is a staggering 55%, which is significantly higher than the city-wide average of 35%.
  • Comorbidities: This high rate of obesity contributes to increased rates of Type 2 Diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease among the adult population.
  • Contributing Factors: The lack of access to healthy food, limited safe spaces for physical activity, and a lack of health education are major drivers of this health disparity (Greenwood City Health Report, 2022).

 

Slide 4: Overview of Potential Interventions

  Range of Interventions from the Literature:
  • Individual-Level: One-on-one nutritional counseling, weight loss programs, or physician-led patient education. While effective, these interventions may have limited reach and sustainability for a large population.
  • Community-Level: Implementing community gardens, establishing farmers' markets, or creating safe walking paths. These interventions address environmental factors and promote collective action. (Smith & Garcia, 2020)

Sample Answer

         

Slide 1: Title Slide

  Title: The Greenwood Healthy Neighborhood Initiative: Addressing Obesity Through Community-Level Intervention Presented By: [Your Name/Title] Date: [Date]
 

Slide 2: Defining the Population

  Population: Low-income adults (ages 25-60) residing in the Greenwood neighborhood.
  • Socioeconomic Profile: The community faces significant economic challenges, with approximately 40% of residents living below the federal poverty line.
  • Demographics: The population is diverse, with a mix of ethnic and cultural backgrounds, presenting unique health needs and communication considerations (Greenwood City Health Report, 2022).
  • Food Environment: Greenwood is considered a "food desert," with limited access to grocery stores offering fresh, affordable, and nutritious produce. The area is saturated with fast-food restaurants and convenience stores (Johnson & Lee, 2019).