Overview
Healthcare professionals play a critical part in global health by analyzing health issues across the planet. As a healthcare professional, you may find an opportunity to improve specific health concerns across the globe. As the world becomes more connected, your responsibility to affect change becomes more relevant and essential. These opportunities may range from medical help to humanitarian Helpance. In the course project, you will propose a humanitarian aid trip addressing a particular health challenge for a targeted population.
In this initial assignment, you will select the scenario for your humanitarian aid trip, including the population. Next, you will identify the social determinants of health for the scenario you have chosen. According to the World Health Organization website, “The social determinants of health (SDH) are the nonmedical factors that influence health outcomes. They are the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age.” Identifying these determinants are critical for the success of your project.
Prompt
To start the process of your proposal to the SNHU Humanitarian Aid Foundation, you will need to establish that you understand the details related to the location including the population and the social determinants of health in that location. To complete this assignment, you must first select a scenario from the Project Guidelines and Rubric document for your proposed humanitarian aid trip. Craft a short paper providing a rationale for your selection and a detailed analysis of the scenario, the surrounding health concerns, and the social determinants impacting the scenario.
Note that you should cite at least three scholarly sources from your investigation. The evidence should not be older than five years. To access the Shapiro Library Guide: Nursing—Graduate, go to the Start Here section of the course.
Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:
Scenario: Use the Project Guidelines and Rubric document to select one scenario for the proposed humanitarian aid trip. Briefly state the scenario selected and provide your personal rationale for the selection of this scenario.
Briefly state the scenario.
Provide your personal rationale for selection of, and interest in, this scenario. (This can be your personal response and motivation for this selection. What made you select this option and what benefit do you believe you can bring to this challenge? This is the only section where first person, “I,” is acceptable.)
In two to three paragraphs, provide an evidence-based summary description of the problem.
Population: Describe the target population for the chosen scenario. The writing should be objective and should not include the first person.
Clearly identify the country and the geographic region where it is located.
Describe the socioeconomic profile of the chosen country.
Describe the demographic profile of the country.
Prevalent Health Concerns: Discuss the prevalent health concerns including the problem of focus in the scenario as well as other prevalent health concerns.
Social Determinants: Identify the social determinants of health for the scenario.
Education: Identify the characteristics of the educational system including ease of access and quality of education for the population in the chosen country.
Healthcare: Explain the ease of access and quality of healthcare reported in the country.
Economic Stability: Describe the factors that influence the economic stability or instability of the country.
Inequity: Interpret the inequities reported among the population in the country.
Guidelines for Submission
Your short paper must be a 2- to 3-page Word document, not including the title page and references. It must be written in APA format. Use double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. All references must be cited in APA format.
Criteria Exemplary (100%) Proficient (90%) Needs Improvement (70%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Scenario
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear and insightful manner, using industry-specific language
Provides the rationale for choosing the scenario; describes the problem related to the chosen scenario
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions
Does not attempt criterion
5
Population
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear and insightful manner, using industry-specific language
Investigates and provides scholarly evidence to describe target population for the chosen scenario, including the chosen country’s socioeconomic and demographic profile
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions
Does not attempt criterion
15
Prevalent Health Concerns
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear and insightful manner, using industry-specific language
Discusses the prevalent health concerns; includes the problem focus area of the scenario
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions
Does not attempt criterion
10
Social Determinants: Education
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear and insightful manner, using industry-specific language
Identifies the characteristics of the educational system including ease of access and quality of education for the population in the chosen country
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions
Does not attempt criterion
10
Social Determinants: Healthcare
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear and insightful manner, using industry-specific language
Explains the ease of access and quality of healthcare reported in the country
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions
Does not attempt criterion
10
Social Determinants: Economic Stability
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear and insightful manner, using industry-specific language
Describes the factors that influence the economic stability or instability of the country
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions
Does not attempt criterion
10
Social Determinants: Inequities
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear and insightful manner, using industry-specific language
Interprets the inequities reported among the population in the country
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions
Does not attempt criterion
10
Articulation of Response
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear and insightful manner
Clearly conveys meaning with correct grammar, sentence structure, and spelling, demonstrating an understanding of audience and purpose
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors in grammar, sentence structure, and spelling, negatively impacting readability
Submission has critical errors in grammar, sentence structure, and spelling, preventing understanding of ideas
10
Scholarly Sources
Incorporates more than three scholarly, current (within the last five years) sources, or use of sources is exceptionally insightful
Incorporates three scholarly, current (within the last five years) sources that support claims
Incorporates fewer than three scholarly, current (within the last five years) sources, or not all sources support claims
Does not incorporate sources
10
APA Style
Formats in-text citations and reference list according to APA style with no errors
Formats in-text citations and reference list according to APA style with fewer than five errors
Formats in-text citations and reference list according to APA style with five or more errors
Does not format in-text citations and reference list according to APA style
10
Total: 100%
Module One Project Preparation Rubric
Scenario:
The scenario selected for the proposed humanitarian aid trip is maternal and child health in sub-Saharan Africa. This scenario was selected due to the high maternal and child mortality rates in the region and the need for improved healthcare access and quality. The high rates of maternal and child death are a major concern, as they are preventable with proper care and attention.
My personal rationale for selecting this scenario is my passion for improving healthcare outcomes and reducing health disparities, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. I believe that as a healthcare professional, I have the skills and knowledge to make a positive impact on maternal and child health in sub-Saharan Africa.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), sub-Saharan Africa has the highest maternal mortality rate globally, with an estimated 593 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2020 (WHO, 2021). The leading causes of maternal death in the region are severe bleeding, infections, high blood pressure during pregnancy, and obstructed labor (WHO, 2021). The high mortality rates are due to a combination of factors, including poor access to quality healthcare, inadequate prenatal care, and a shortage of trained healthcare professionals (WHO, 2021).
Population:
The target population for this scenario is maternal and child populations in sub-Saharan Africa. The region is located in the southern part of the African continent and includes countries such as Nigeria, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and South Africa.
The socioeconomic profile of sub-Saharan Africa varies, but the region is characterized by high poverty rates, low levels of education, and limited access to healthcare. According to the World Bank (2021), approximately 41% of the population in sub-Saharan Africa lived in extreme poverty in 2020. The low levels of education in the region are due to limited access to quality education, particularly for girls and women.
The demographic profile of sub-Saharan Africa is diverse, with a large youth population and a rapidly growing population. According to the United Nations (2021), the median age in the region is 19.7 years, and the population is expected to double by 2050.
Prevalent Health Concerns:
In addition to maternal and child mortality, the region faces a range of health challenges, including high rates of HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other communicable diseases. The high rates of maternal and child death are a major concern, as they are preventable with proper care and attention. The lack of access to quality healthcare and limited healthcare infrastructure in sub-Saharan Africa contribute to the high rates of maternal and child death in the region.
Social Determinants:
Education:
The education system in sub-Saharan Africa is limited, with low enrollment and high dropout rates. According to the United Nations Development Programme (2021), the adult literacy rate in the region is 60.2%. The limited access to quality education in the region, particularly for girls and women, is a major barrier to improving maternal and child health outcomes.
Healthcare:
Access to quality healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa is limited, particularly in rural areas. According to the World Health Organization (2021), approximately 58% of the population in sub-Saharan Africa lacks access to essential health services. The shortage of trained healthcare professionals and inadequate healthcare infrastructure contribute to the limited access to quality healthcare in the region.
Economic Stability:
Sub-Saharan Africa is characterized by economic instability, with high poverty rates and limited access to economic opportunities. According to the World Bank (2021), the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in the region was $1,320 in 2020. The limited access to economic opportunities and high poverty rates in the region contribute to
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