QUESTION TO ANSWER: In public health, multiple systems such as social systems, political systems, and environmental systems need to be considered in assessing a health issue. As a public health practitioner, discuss how you would assess and prioritize components within each of these systems (social, political, and environmental) as they influence the target population. Read "The Application of Systems Thinking in Health: Why Use Systems Thinking?" by Peters, from Health Research Policy and Systems (2014).https://health-policy-systems.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1478-4505-12-51 Read "Application of System Thinking Concepts in Health System Strengthening in Low-Income Settings: A Proposed Conceptual Framework for The Evaluation of a Complex Health System Intervention: The Case of the BHOMA Intervention in Zambia," by Mutale, Balabanova, Chintu, Mwanamwenge, and Ayles, from Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice (2016). https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/je... Read "Rethinking Health Systems Strengthening: Key Systems Thinking Tools and Strategies for Transformational Change," by Swanson et al., from Health Policy and Planning (2012).https://academic.oup.com/heapol/article/27/suppl_4/iv54/621407 Read "Systems Thinking and Modeling for Public Health Practice," by Leischow and Milstein, from American Journal of Preventive Medicine (2008). https://lopes.idm.oclc.or

Part 1: Assignment Content Select a family within your community to complete the assignment (Fort Worth, Tx) Formulate key questions for obtaining valuable information. Interview the family for your assessment, take notes, and ensure you address: Demographic data Developmental stage and history of family Environmental data Family structure Family functions Family stress and coping Family composition Provide a brief overview of the family members and identify each family member’s role within the family. Note: Remove all personally identifying information such as the family members’ names. Refer to family members by initials only. Family members consist of: D.C. (42y/o male, Head of Household, Husband, Father, Truck Driver) E.C. (39 y/o female, Home maker, Wife, Stay at home Mom) F. C. (8 y/o female, Daughter of D.C. and E.C., student) Complete a Genogram and Ecomap based on family assessment data. Format your assessment data as one of the following: Table Chart Matrix Part 2: You can create the information needed to complete the Windshield Survey, just make it believable 😊 Top of Form Review Section 21. Windshield and Walking Surveys from Community Tool Box. Review the Scorecard example provided in Section 18. Creating and Using Community Report Cards from Community Tool Box. Observe your family’s community by driving around the area. Consider aspects of the community that could affect residents' health and any Healthy People 2020 Leading Health Indicators that may be applicable to the community. Conduct your own Windshield Survey. Be sure to include the following components: The age, nature, and condition of the community’s available housing Infrastructure needs Roads, bridges, streetlights, etc. The presence or absence of functioning businesses and industrial facilities The location, condition, and use of public spaces The amount of activity on the streets at various times of the day, week, or year The noise level in various parts of the community The amount and movement of traffic at various times of day The location and condition of public buildings The city or town hall, courthouse, etc. Walkability of community Are there walking paths/biking paths/safety? What is the proximity for walkability to community resources? Availability of public transportation It’s cost? It’s accessibility? Availability of community centers and public spaces, such as social service centers, public libraries, parks, churches, community centers, recreation centers Availability of health care facilities and resources, such as clinics and hospitals How many are there? Food options available and presence of nutrition Does the area have characteristics of food deserts? Are there grocery stores? The presence of homelessness Is there a homeless population? Are there homeless services? Police/Fire presence Schools in the area What is the location and physical condition of the schools? As you compile your Windshield Survey data, be sure to include: Data overview of all community components as identified in the Community Tool Box Resource Strengths of community as evidenced by Windshield Survey Weaknesses (gaps in service) as evidenced by Windshield Survey 1 problem based on the identified gap in community resources as an indicator of potential poor health outcomes Compile all your information into the Windshield Survey Template and complete the Data Summary questions at the end. Note: Remove all personally identifying information such as the family members’ names. Refer to family members by initials only No reference citations required for Windshield Survey.