Assignment 2: Women’s Health Promotion Paper/Scholarly Paper (9 points)
Students will select a topic from Healthy People 2030 relevant to women’s health status of a pregnant or nonpregnant female client.
Research and review the topic, current approaches to meeting this objective, and suggest approaches that a Family Nurse Practitioner
can take.
Assignment Criteria:
1. Identify the chosen topic giving a brief overview including the relevance to women’s health.
2. Select and summarize one objective from the chosen topic
a. Discuss the reason for selection of the objective
b. Discuss how the objective pertains to women’s health
c. Examine potential impact on the future of health care in the nation.
3. Identify evidence-based and cost-effective interventions related chosen objective.
a. Evaluate whether the interventions have or have not been successful.
b. Determine the stakeholders that may benefit from the interventions.
4. Propose clinical prevention education related to the selected objective to improve or maintain health.
5. The scholarly paper should be in narrative format, 3 to 4 pages excluding the title and reference page.
6. Include an introductory paragraph, purpose statement, and a conclusion.
7. Include level 1 and 2 headings to organize the paper.
8. Write the paper in third person, not first person (meaning do not use ‘we’ or ‘I’) and in a scholarly manner. To clarify I, we,
you, me, our may not be used. In addition, describing yourself as the researcher or the author should not be used.
9. Include a minimum of three (3) professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal references in addition to Healthy People 2030 to
support the paper (review in Ulrich Periodical Directory) and be less than five (5) years old.
10. APA format is required (attention to spelling/grammar, a title page, a reference page, and in-text citations).
11. Submit the assignment to Turnitin prior to the final submission, review the originality report, and make any needed changes.
12. Submit by the posted due date.
Reduce pelvic inflammatory disease in female adolescents and young women — STI-07
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Introduction
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is a serious infection of the female reproductive organs that can cause long-term complications, including infertility, chronic pelvic pain, and ectopic pregnancy. It is most commonly caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as chlamydia and gonorrhea. PID is a significant health concern for female adolescents and young women, as it disproportionately affects this population. The objective of this paper is to discuss the importance of reducing pelvic inflammatory disease in female adolescents and young women, and to propose clinical prevention education that can be implemented by Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) to improve or maintain health.
Objective
Objective STI-07 of Healthy People 2030 aims to reduce the number of cases of pelvic inflammatory disease in female adolescents and young women. This objective was selected because it is a significant health concern for female adolescents and young women and has a significant impact on their reproductive health.
Relevance to Women’s Health
PID is a serious infection of the female reproductive organs that can cause long-term complications, including infertility, chronic pelvic pain, and ectopic pregnancy. It is most commonly caused by STIs, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea. Female adolescents and young women are at a higher risk of contracting PID due to their increased likelihood of engaging in risky sexual behaviors, such as having multiple partners or not using contraception. PID can have a significant impact on the future of health care in the nation, as it can lead to long-term complications and increased health care costs.
Interventions
There are several evidence-based and cost-effective interventions that can be used to reduce the incidence of PID in female adolescents and young women. These include:
Screening for STIs, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, and providing prompt treatment for those who test positive.
Providing education on safe sex practices, including the use of condoms and contraception.
Providing access to family planning services, including contraception and emergency contraception.
Providing education on the signs and symptoms of PID, and encouraging female adolescents and young women to seek medical attention if they experience any of these symptoms.
Assessment
These interventions have been found to be effective in reducing the incidence of PID in female adolescents and young women. However, it’s also important to note that these interventions may not be successful for everyone and that cultural and personal factors may play a role in their success. The stakeholders that may benefit from these interventions include female adolescents and young women, as well as their partners and families.
Clinical Prevention Education
FNPs can play a critical role in reducing the incidence of PID in female adolescents and young women by providing clinical prevention education. This education should focus on:
The importance of regular STI screenings and the potential consequences of untreated STIs.
Safe sex practices, including the use of condoms and contraception.
The signs and symptoms of PID and the importance of seeking medical attention if these symptoms are experienced.
The benefits of family planning services and the availability of these services in the community.
Conclusion
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is a serious infection of the female reproductive organs that can cause long-term complications, including infertility, chronic pelvic pain, and ectopic pregnancy. Female adolescents and young women are at a higher risk of contracting PID due to their increased likelihood of engaging in risky sexual behaviors. Reducing the incidence of PID in female adolescents and young women is an important goal of Healthy People 2030, and there are several evidence-based and cost-effective interventions that can be used to achieve this goal. FNPs can play a critical role in reducing the incidence of PID by providing clinical
