Application of Theory to Underrecognized Public Health Issues

In the first Discussion for this week, you identified and described an underrecognized issue (URI) in public health. This week, you further explore the URI you chose by examining current research related to it and how this research might be used to raise awareness of the URI.

For this Discussion, find a peer-reviewed article about the URI you selected in this week’s first Discussion question. The article also should make reference to theory. Consider the theory’s effectiveness and how the research findings might contribute to awareness or recognition of the URI.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post 5-6 pages of description of the article you selected and the theory applied within it. Then, explain whether the application of the theory was effective. Finally, explain how the research findings might contribute to increased awareness or recognition of the issue.

Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources and the current literature.