GCU HLT515 Week 6 Discussion (dq1+dq2)
HLT515 Social
Behavior and Cultural Factor in Public Health
Week 6 Discussion
DQ1 Present one theory or model of behavioral change which
would be effective in a population and/or community? Presentation of the theory
or model may be submitted in graphic or narrative format. Within your answer,
using a scenario format, illustrate how the theory or model could be effective.
Review all peer submissions and become familiar with the multiple theories and
models. Respond to three peers’ posts asking any questions or verifying your
own analysis of the theory/model.
DQ2 How can individual, group, and social efforts be
combined to implement community behavioral change? Identify challenges which
may result from your suggestions. Review three peers’ postings and provide
possible solutions for the challenges that may arise.
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GCU HLT515 Week 8 Discussion (dq1+dq2)
HLT515 Social
Behavior and Cultural Factor in Public Health
Week 8 Discussion
DQ1 In March 2010, President Barack Obama signed the Patient
Protection and Affordable Care Act into law. Will this legislation help
decrease or eliminate health disparities? Can it be more effective? Use the Kaiser
Family Foundation’s “Focus on Health Reform: Summary of the New Health
Reform Law,” assigned as reading for this module, for a reference.
DQ2 Is it possible to eliminate health disparities in the
United States? Why or why not? What are some of the key strategies advocated by
the readings? Do you notice any similar themes in the assigned articles?
