Significance (Suggested 4 pages9 points total)
Background (2 points)
o This section should include a succinct yet clear description of the health issue,
incorporating relevant epidemiologic data to identify the severity and susceptibility of
the problem and establish the evidence for the behavioral risk factors to be
addressed in the intervention. This question should answer the question Why is this
health issue important?
Target Population Needs Assessment (3 points)
o Describe the target population, and discuss all important factors that influence the
target populations intention toward the behavioral and health objectives, including a
a thorough analysis of social influences, cultural values, and economic situations,
considering the entire ecological model, essentially taking systems thinking
approach and considering the multiple levels of influence on individual behavior.
This section should answer the questions Why is this target population a priority for
the health issue described above? What are the roots of the social/behavioral
issue, and how are cultural values considered in the problem and/or potential
solutions? and What are the audiences needs, assets, and capacities?
Objectives (4 points)
o Immediate (Short-Term; Theory-Based) Objectives (2 points)
Briefly state a minimum of two SMART short-term objectives, and describe
how they are related to the behavioral objective. Explicitly explain how these
objectives could be quantitatively measured.
o Behavioral (Intermediate) Objective (1 point)
Briefly state your one SMART behavioral objective, and describe how it is
related to the health objective. One objective is required. Explicitly explain how the
behavioral objective could be quantitatively measured.
o Health (Long-Term) Objective (1 point)
Briefly state your one SMART health objective and why this objective is
important to individuals in your target population. Explicitly explain how the
health objective could be quantitatively measured.
Theoretical Approach (Suggested 5 pages9 points total)
In this section, you should describe fully the theoretical model of behavior you chose. Introduce
and define the theory for the reader, discuss its utility, its assumptions, and its uses in various
health contexts, including your health issue. Discuss its role in informing the development of your
intervention, specifically how it informs the activities within your intervention.
Describe the components of the assigned theory you used (as well as the components you
did NOT use if any) to develop your program and the rationale for incorporating (or not).
The goal is to use your chosen theory as comprehensively as possible. (3 points)
Describe all the elements and activities of your health intervention program, and discuss
how your intervention incorporates into its design the elements of your chosen theory. What
are the tailored programmatic activities and strategies you will utilize to engage your target
audience effectively? (3 points)
Describe how this proposed program is innovative compared to other programs that have
been previously implemented. Think about the following questions when developing this
section (though not necessary to discuss each one). (3 points)
How is this program different/better than other programs in this health context or for your
target population?
What is it about your particular program and theoretical approach that will make it successful
among your target population?
Discussion (Suggested 3 pages4 points total)
This section should include both a Limitations and a Conclusions section.
For the Limitations section, consider the strengths of your theory and justify your choice.
Alternatively, consider whether another theory, or an additional theory, might have
improved your intervention, and discuss how it/they would have been used. At least one
additional theory should be introduced, explained fully, and applied here. (2 points)
Bring to light the overall limitations of your intervention/program in addressing the health issue
in this population. (1 point)
For the Conclusion section, end on a positive and persuasive note with the anticipated
policy and/or program implications resulting from your program, despite its limitations. (1
point)
Below I have attached some previous assignments that have been completed and are part of this assignment. Use some of the attached work as a reference for some of the topics being asked. I also attached the rubric as well.
