Module 10 Assignment (worth 30 points)

Assignment Rationale:

This assignment was developed to help you further explore a topic of interest to you covered within the course content and allow you to demonstrate the course objectives.

Course Outcomes:

1. Explain how biological, psychological, sociocultural, and environmental factors influence personal and community health.
2. Apply the Socioecological model to assess personal health status and use a variety of wellness enhancement strategies.
3. Use health literacy skills to critically evaluate and inform health-related decisions.
4. Apply critical thinking skills to analyze strategies for self-assessment, behavior change and modifying health risks.

 

Assignment Directions:

Choose one of the topics that is of interest to you from the last three modules and is listed under topic choices below. Then respond to the questions in the space provided by typing your responses where indicated by XX. You can choose to respond to the topic broadly (ex: drugs) or you can pick a specific topic within the topic listed (ex: heroin). Make sure whatever topic you choose can be applied to all questions listed in the assignment.

Topic Choices:

• Alcohol
• Tobacco
• Drugs
• Infectious disease
• Injury
• Violence
• Sexual health 
• Environment-related issues (climate change, water or air quality, chemical exposures, etc) 

Assignment Prompts & Responses: 30 points total

1. List your selected topic: XX

 

 

1. Explain how your personal health is impacted by this topic. Refer to the visual of the 7 Dimensions of Wellness included at the end of this assignment. Write a paragraph for each of the following questions:
   1. Which of your personal dimensions of wellness are impacted by this particular topic? How are they impacted? (3 pts)
      XX

 

1. 2. What are your personal strengths regarding this topic? (2 pts)
      XX

 

1. 3. What are some ways your health could stand to improve regarding this topic? (2 pts)
      XX
2. Refer to the example of the Socio-Ecological Model (SEM) included at the end of this assignment. Select 2 of the SEM levels and discuss how this topic in your life has been influenced by the levels you selected.  Write a paragraph for each level.

 

1. 1. SEM Level: (0.5 pts) XX
   2. Paragraph response: (3 pts) XX

 

2. 3. SEMLevel: (0.5 pts) XX
   4. Paragraph response: (3 pts) XX
       
3. Explain the health messages you received from others or society regarding this topic. Write a paragraph for each of the following questions:
   1. What did those messages tend to say and where did those health messages come from? (4 pts)

XX

1. 2. Are all voices represented in those messages or does the messaging tend to focus on a specific narrative? Explain your answer. (2 pts)

XX

4.  Run a google search and find one resource about this topic that you find interesting. Address all of the following in your response:
   1. Summarize your findings in a paragraph. (3 pts)

XX

1. 2. Include the citation: (1 pt) XX

 

4. 3. Using answers to questions found on Finding and Evaluating Online Resources, explain in a paragraph whether or not the information and sources shared here meet health literacy standards. (4 pts)
      
      XX
       
5.  Write a paragraph, discussing two specific ways that you might further your understanding of and engagement with this topic now or in the future. (2 pts)

            XX