Discussion Board
Overview
The focus of this discussion board is to address the impact of at least one of the social determinants of health on an identified health concern in the US, e.g., infant mortality rate, obesity, cardiovascular disease, or immunization. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and the Healthy People 2030 websites will be useful.
The initial post will consist of one (1) paragraph describing/explaining the SDOH that you consider having the greatest impact on the overall health of populations in the US. Give an example of one (1) specific population within the US that is heavily impacted by the chosen SDOH. Write a second paragraph explaining the relationship among the chosen SDOH, the US population, and the population where you live.
You will respond to two (2) of your peers in this class. The details for each component of the discussion board follow.
Instructions
For the initial post:
For this discussion, we will explore Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) in the United States.
Healthy People 2020 list these five key areas of SDOH: (a) Economic Stability; (b) Education; (c) Social and Community Context; (d) Health and Health Care; and (e) Neighborhood and Built Environment. Using some of the resources provided to you in Instructional Materials, as well as at least 1 scholarly journal article, write one paragraph describing/explaining social determinants of health. Choose the SDOH that you feel most strongly about and explain why you find this SDOH to be so impactful to the overall health of populations in the U.S. Give an example of a specific population within the U.S. that is heavily impacted by this SDOH. Remember to focus on the United States in this discussion board.
Initial post:
- You must post your initial posting before you can view your peers’ posts.
- The lenght of this discussion is to be 250-300 words.
- Two (2) references are required for the initial DB post with at least one reference being a scholarly journal article. The textbook may be used as a reference, but it does not count towards the minimum required references. Spacing and references for Discussion Boards must adhere to the APA 7th Edition formatting.
- To post the discussion board click on the “Click to Launch” link OR on the on “Discussions” tab in the menu bar on the left-hand side of the Blackboard screen. Post the material in the forum titled “M2-A3 Social Determinants of Health in the US”
For the response post:
- Each student will read the information posted by peers and will write a response to two (2) peers. You cannot post a peer response on the same day that you posted your initial post.
- Each response to a peer is to contain a minimum of 100-150 words. Be sure to respond thoughtfully. Consider explaining why you agree or disagree with the peer’s posting. Consider providing examples to support or reject the peer’s claim. Be professional in your responses.
- A minimum of one (1) reference is required for each discussion response to a peer.
- Post in the forum titled “M2-A3 Social Determinants of Health in the US”
Due date:
- The initial post is due by 11:59 PM EST on the Friday of the relevant week of class. There is a 10% deduction for each day a post is late until 11:59 PM EST Sunday. for the post.
- The responses to peers must be posted by 11:59 PM EST Sunday. No posts will be accepted after this time.
- Any material posted after 11:59 PM EST on the relevant Sunday will be zero (0) points.
Refer to Rubric for evaluation guidelines
- Point value: 20
- Due Date: See Course Calendar/Checklist
