Running head: HEALTH EDUCATION 1 Tamillia Cherry HLTH 6110 Walden University App 2 HEALTH EDUCATION 2 Health education Increasing levels of childhood obesity associated with adult onset type II diabetes is one of the potential health issues in the Point Mar community. Obesity is defined as excess of fat. Obesity thus occurs when amount of food intake is more that its use. Some of the main cause of obesity in children are; excess food consumption, low physical activity, genetics, metabolic rate, intake of foods with high calorific value and low nutritional value, and community design and policies (Bhadoria et al., 2015). The consequences of child obesity are both physiological and medical. Some of the physiological consequences include; low self-esteem, emotional problems, eating disorders, poor academic performance, and body dissatisfaction. Medical conditions include asthma and type II diabetes (Pulgaron & Delamater, 2014). The prevalence rate of Type II diabetes in obese children is 1%. Research shows that the prevalence rate is on an upward trend. The consequences of type II diabetes include; hypertension, glucose imbalance, nerve damage, heart disease and strokes, kidney disease, and foot problems (Reinehr, 2013). The issue of child obesity is thus important to the health education profession as it is preventable through primary prevention although it has disastrous consequences as seen above. Primary preventive care can be used to deal with risk factors of obesity such as; excess food consumption, low physical activity, intake of foods with high calorific value and low nutritional value, and community design and policies. For the Point Mar community, the obesity health education and prevention program will deal with the above risk factors. Children’s food intake and care is mainly influenced by their parents, school and community. The program will thus focus on creating awareness on the above groups and also HEALTH EDUCATION 3 installing good health practices among the children. The first phase of the education program will target parents. The education program will aim at showing parents the negative consequences of obesity and showing them ways in which they can change their home menus and influence the intake of food by their children. The parents will also be shown ways in which they can encourage their children to carry out outdoor or in door physical activities. Parents will also be encouraged to allow their children to walk or cycle to school other than just taking the bus. The second phase of the program will be targeted at schools and the point Mar community. The program will aim at encouraging schools to create programs that encourage children to carry out physical activities and also to create a school feeding program that is mostly composed of healthy foods. Teachers will also be shown ways within which they can encourage and assist children with obesity to take up physical activities while at the same time deal with the psychological effects. School will be imparted with the knowledge that they can increase performance by reducing cases of obesity. The local community will also be included in the health educational program to reduce cases of obesity. The community will be encouraged to carry out physical activities such as cycling or running thereby encouraging the children to take up the same. The third phase of the program will target the children. Children will be educated about healthy foods and non-healthy foods, and encouraged to consume healthy foods. They children also be shown fun games that involve physical activities. Children will also be taught on how they can positively encourage their fellow obese classmates to carry out physical activities and eat healthy. The program is expected to be continuous so as to ensure obesity is reduced in the Point Mar Community. HEALTH EDUCATION 4 References Cottrell, R. R., Girvan, J. T., Seabert, D., Spear, C., & McKenzie, J. F. (2018). Principles and foundations of health promotion and education (7th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Benjamin Cummings. Bhadoria, A., Sahoo, K., Sahoo, B., Choudhury, A., Sufi, N., & Kumar, R. (2015). Childhood obesity: Causes and consequences. Journal Of Family Medicine And Primary Care, 4(2), 187. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2249-4863.154628 Pulgaron, E., & Delamater, A. (2014). Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes in Children: Epidemiology and Treatment. Current Diabetes Reports, 14(8). http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11892-014-0508-y Reinehr, T. (2013). Type 2 diabetes mellitus in children and adolescents. World Journal Of Diabetes, 4(6), 270. http://dx.doi.org/10.4239/wjd.v4.i6.270 Running head: HEALTH EDUCATION Personal strengths and their application to health education Tamillia Cherry HLTH 6100 Walden University 1 TOP FIVE THEMES OF HEALTH 2 What are your top five themes of strengths? 1. A strong drive to achieve. 2. 2 hours without burning out. Productivity and facing new challenges is motivation enough. 3. Winning others over. Meeting strangers presents opportunity to learn and grow. 4. A strong drive to be significant and recognized by others. 5. An independent spirit. Life flows through each endeavor one undertakes. It is not a job but a part of life is a personal work mantra. How will you leverage your top five themes of strength to develop as a health educator? Being an educator does not have a tangible goal that defines that one has indeed succeeded. One cannot define it through reaching a certain tangible concept. However, the intangible goal that defines it is the pride of seeing people who came with no skill or knowledge themselves come to a level of not only learning, but also mastering. The drive to achieve this goal has the impact of making total strangers who walk into my classroom to become part of a professional circle in which as an educator, taking pride in the fact that they have recognized my personal contribution into making strangers professional acquaintances is an achievement by itself. Work is not just a job, but an identity, a part of who I am. For this reason, if anyone wants to be part of it, they must have a shared interest in my passion for work. To keep the relationship strong, there must be constant growth through learning of new ideas and information sharing. That spirit has the effect of strengthening relationship and wining people over especially those who hunger for knowledge and showcasing of their skills. TOP FIVE THEMES OF HEALTH 3 Situation in which strength allowed problem solving As a health educator promoting and creating awareness regarding positive behavior change for improved health is a fundamental part of the job. However, unlike most jobs that only requires one to be in a certain mood for a given time period a day, being a health educator necessitates that one actually live the part as one. If a health educator steps and talks about smoking and the health risks associated with it, it is imperative that they too never smoke. If they promote fitness and regular exercise, it is important for them to keep an exercise routine going on. It is not what one says, but what one actually does that counts when one is a health instructor ("Being A Health Educator: What You Really Do", 2018). Two months ago, one of my aunts can to visit us in our home. She usually works as a secretary and most of her time is spent in an office. My aunt had gained a lot of weight and was clearly was obese. True, she wanted to lose weight and had gone to the extremities of even skipping meals. However, as any fitness instructor will point out, dieting without regular exercise of the muscles will not make one lose weight. If anything it is an unhealthy choice of life. The problem with my aunt was that she didn’t like exercising much. I knew I had to use my strength of persuasion to this new challenge. I therefore developed a simple routine for my aunt so we could exercise together in the time she was visiting. My aunt agreed since the tasks were simple and by the time she left she was used to it. My aunt recently called me and told me she had joined a fitness program and attends without failure. Health theme I plan to develop in future The desire to achieve is my most defining theme. It is something I seek to impart into those who learn through me. When one has the desire to achieve, the accompanying mindset TOP FIVE THEMES OF HEALTH 4 makes them able to see the motions involved with achieving their desired state through. Once the desired result has been achieved, it then becomes more sustainable as the person feels that they have come a long way in achieving their desired health state to simply let it go by slipping into an unhealthy state again ("Being A Health Educator: What You Really Do", 2018). TOP FIVE THEMES OF HEALTH 5 References Being A Health Educator: What You Really Do. (2018). OwlGuru.com - Find A Career and College That Suits You. Retrieved 15 March 2018, from http://www.owlguru.com/career/health-educators/job-description/ Tamillia Cherry CPhT, RPhT, BS, DC, MPH 3447 Warren Sapp Drive Apopka, FL 32703 407-375-2364 Dr.tamillia@gmail.com SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS - - 3+ years of experience in carrying out research projects related to epidemiology Preparation and analysis of data in the field of epidemiology Preparation of reports and presentations of research findings Immense knowledge in public health and epidemiology Excellent relationship builder, with verifiable ability in communicating with all levels of individuals, including patients, professionals in other health care disciplines, and healthrelated groups in the community Ability to educate patients about HIV, its treatment procedure and imbibe in them the virtue of patience Knowledge of medical terminology, clinical diagnoses, HIV/AIDS, and treatment Identified the need for infection prevention measures in Hepatitis patients based on risk assessment and assisted with Hepatitis vaccines and testing for high risk population Assisted in updating infection control, foodborne diseases, antibiotic resistant diseases, hepatitis related policies, procedures and educational programs to comply with local, state, federal regulations, TJC/AOA standards and CDC/HICPAC/SHEA guidelines and disseminates pertinent information as appropriate SKILLS - Ability to conduct interviews, health investigations, compose correspondence, and conduct fact finding research Technically proficient with Microsoft Office, SPSS and multiple internet applications. Ability to identify errors or problems and take corrective action Ability to maintain patient confidentiality Ability to work independently Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures regarding disability benefits Highly organized with keen attention to detail, complemented with strong work ethic and ability to prioritize. Clinical Experience Florida Department of Health Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention Epidemiology Intern| Leon County Tallahassee, FL| 2018 - Analyze epidemiologic and surveillance data on chronic disease prevalence Update summary tables, reports, figures, and text for publication and presentation to professional organizations and the general public Florida Department of Health Epidemiology Intern| Orange County Orlando, FL| 2015-2016 - Analyze epidemiologic and surveillance data on communicable disease prevalence Update summary tables, reports, figures, and text for publication and presentation to professional organizations and the general public WORK HISTORY CVS/Caremark Pharmacy Tallahassee, FL •2011-Present Pharmacy Technician Supervisor • Program Management and Supervision for Team of 5 •Ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained to provide effective service • Participating in all mandatory trainings/meetings • Train new team members • Organized & facilitate regular staff meetings • Plan and schedule work for the Pharmacy Technicians CVS/Caremark Pharmacy Orlando, FL •1998-2011 Lead Pharmacy Technician & Insurance Specialist • Create profile for patients' demographics and insurance information • Maintain confidentiality. • Inventory management • Communicate with doctor's office for refill request and authorization updates • Answer incoming calls and made outbound calls as needed regarding prescription orders • Maintain pharmacy inventory and complete daily medication orders • Insurance verifications for HMO, PPO, Medicare and Medicaid plans • Insures adherence to all DEA, federal, state, and company policies and guidelines • Research and resolve dosage conflicts, potentially harmful drug interactions, insurance issues and other matters to ensure patient safety/wellness and build customer loyalty - EDUCATION Walden University, Minneapolis, MN: Master of Public Health, 2016 Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, May 2000 Running head: SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS Evidence-based Strategies for Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections Tamillia Cherry Walden University Evidence-based Strategies for Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections 1 SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS 2 Provision of sex education to individuals is an important task that is usually carried out by various health provision organizations all over the world. The World Health Organization views sex health as not only being about the absence of disease but also as being in a generally better shape with regard to the overall well-being of the body. Sex education and sexual health involve the physical as well as the mental set-up of the whole body (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2012). Sexually Transmitted Infections have been reported to be on the rise among the youth largely due to the fact that they are sexually active (Workowski & Berman, 2010). It is important for health organizations to come up with various strategies aimed at reduction of these infections among the youths and the community at large. Various evidencebased sex education strategies are provided in this paper. The paper also explains various ways in which the health educator role may change depending on the selected strategies. Evidence-based Strategies for Sexually Transmitted Infections Prevention Mass Media Interventions Mass media interventions refer to the collection of all mass media programs as well as campaigns which are usually aimed at delivering specific messages and information to a group of people or community (Workowski & Berman, 2010). This type of evidence-based intervention makes use of various mass media tools that include the following: television, radio, billboards, magazines, films as well as newspapers. Mass media is one of the fastest means through which important information regarding prevention of sexually transmitted infections can be done. Most youths and other individuals will always get access to any of the above-mentioned mass media tools. Over the years, mass media has been found to be very effective in the control and SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS 3 prevention of HIV/ AIDS as well as other sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhea and syphilis (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2012). Peer-led Interventions Over the years, peer-led interventions have resulted in a significant decrease in the occurrence and prevalence of sexually transmitted infections. This has been largely due to the fact that most youths have been shown to have a better understanding of one another. Peer-led interventions refer to programs through which members of the same age group share important information regarding the control and prevention of sexually transmitted infections (Workowski & Berman, 2010). Abstinence-plus Interventions Abstinence may be regarded by many as the best possible way to prevent STIs. Abstinence refers to the complete withdrawal from any form of sexual activity (Workowski & Berman, 2010). Through abstinence, individuals can be able to channel their efforts to other more constructive activities until such a time when they are ready for sexual activities. This kind of interventions mainly targets those who have not yet married. Engaging in uncontrolled sexual acts increases one's chances of contracting sexually transmitted infections (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2012). How Health Educator Role May Vary Based on the Selected Interventions Under mass media interventions, health educators will be tasked with coming up with various messages about STIs and their preventions. Their roles may change to become similar to those of advertisers since they would be required to be creative in their campaigns so as to pass the message effectively. Under peer-led interventions, health educators may take up a passive SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS 4 role since they would not be the main speakers. Their work would mainly be about regulating the discussions. Health educators may be required to take over the role of teachers while employing the abstinence-plus interventions. They have to pass the message to the youths in a clearer and elaborate manner. SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS 5 References Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC. (2012). Integrated prevention services for HIV infection, viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases, and tuberculosis for persons who use drugs illicitly: summary guidance from CDC and the US Department of Health and Human Services. MMWR. Recommendations and reports: Morbidity and mortality weekly report. Recommendations and reports, 61(RR-5), 1. Workowski, K. A., & Berman, S. (2010). Sexually transmitted diseases treatment guidelines, 2010. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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