Rubric for Paper.
30 Page paper, excluding the title page, abstract, appendices, and references utilizing the APA 7th Edition Guidelines. A minimum of ten references that have been published within the last five (5) years is required. All references must come from peer-reviewed journals, edited texts, or textbooks. Websites are not included in the required references. The utilization of Grammarly may be beneficial in the writing of your paper.
Title: Barbershop Blood Pressure Monitoring and Referral Program (BBPMR): A Community Health Initiative Addressing High Blood Pressure in Young African American Men (YAAM)
(The paper should contain, but not be limited to the following..
Introduction
Literature Review
• High blood pressure in Young African American Men (YAAM)
• Screening for HBP in YAAM
o Gaps, disparities, mistrust/distrust of health care professionals, actual vs perceived health risks in young individuals (African Americans) etc.
o Reasons for Disparities
• Consequences of undiagnosed and untreated HBP in YAAM
• Barbershop intervention (screening and referral)
o Self-blood pressure monitoring vs community-based blood pressure monitoring
o Referral aspect of BBPMR
o Importance and benefits of Barbershop Blood Pressure Monitoring and Referral Program
• Discussions
• Conclusion + gaps in studies.
