Policy and Politics Book Website for Readings:
Please use – https://pageburstls.elsevier.com/#/
Mason et al. – Chap 2: Historical Perspective on Policy, Politics, and Nursing
Mason et al. – Chap 77: Creating a Culture of Health and Working with Communities
Additional Sources to be Used:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18172133/ Frohlick & Potvin – The inequality paradox: The population approach and vulnerable populations
Pacquiao Article Attached
Assignment:
A series of short (2 page, double-spaced) essays will be assigned over the course of the semester. The essays will be based on the assigned reading materials for the class. The essays are not intended to be research papers although ideas or data from additional sources may be discussed. It is essential to use proper APA citation for all materials referenced.
1. Identify a vulnerable group and select 2 theoretical explanations linking specific social determinants to health inequity in this population.
2.Identify at least 2 interventions that can mitgate poor health attributed to social determinants. How do these interventions differ from your usual primary prevention strategies?
Grading criteria include:
1. Evidence of knowledge of assigned reading material [25%]
2. Analysis based in critical thinking [25%]
3. Original thought based on reflection on assigned material, personal experience and
any relevant outside sources [25%]
4. Writing efficacy, grammar and citations [25%]
