Social and behavioral health introduction; ecological model; determinants of health

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GPH714 Principles of Public Health

Written Assignment #2

Topic: Ecological Model

Directions: Apply the Social-Ecological Model to your chosen health topic. Use the template below and guiding questions to complete the assignment. Submit this completed document via Blackboard.

( Social-Ecological Model For an example of its application to colorectal screening, see: http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/crccp/sem.htm )

Health topic/issue:______________________________________________________________

PART 1: Complete the table.

Model Level	What is 1 key factor influencing the health topic/issue? In your own words	Resource/Reference: AMA Format
EXAMPLE Topic: Teenage Pregnancy Model Level: Individual	Race, ethnicity, and socioeconomics influence teenage pregnancy. The highest rates of teen pregnancy and childbirth are among Non-Hispanic black youth, Hispanic/Latino youth, American Indian/Alaska Native youth, and socioeconomically disadvantaged youth of any race or ethnicity.	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About Teen Pregnancy. http://www.cdc.gov/teenpregnancy/aboutteenpreg.htm Updated June 9, 2014. Accessed August 7, 2014
Individual Level
Interpersonal Level
Organizational Level
Community Level
Policy Level

PART 2 Short Answer Question: How should public health address the social determinants of health for your health topic? Describe the social determinants of health influencing the health issue. Identify 3 examples of how public health can address it. Response should be no more than 2 pages and written as a public health professional. References need to be in AMA format.