The purpose of this assignment is to explore and experience health promotion and disease prevention on a personal level.
This assignment is an opportunity to continue to integrate Dr. Jean Watson's theory to care for the most important person "yourself".
We have all heard the statement "put your mask on first", and this holds true for health promotion and disease prevention.
In order to be an effective advocate of healthy living one must model behaviors for others.
In this assignment you will design a personal self-care preventive plan to address any area in your life which you deem potentially at risk for disease. If you personally are in perfect health, review your family history of chronic illnesses, and genetics to determine if you are at risk for a future health issue. Put your mask on and come explore the world of Health promotion.
HYPERTENSION IS THE CHRONIC DISEASE
Assignment Guidelines:
1. Create a 3-5 page personal health plan to include:
a. Identification of a behavior, lifestyle, habit, or health warning which could put you at risk for chronic disease or, future illness? Or- Review your family history and determine what health conditions you may be genetically predisposed to developing in the future
b. Conduct a review of the literature using online library to learn more about your particular targeted health concern? Use current evidenced-based facts using our course resources (Medline & Cinahl search engines), Webliography, and Doc Sharing.
c. In the paper include:
- An action plan to achieve your desired outcomes
- Include concepts/definitions of health, disease, and self-care.
- Include any statistical data if applicable
- Reference to any caring theory that resonates to you.
APA format to include cover page, running head, and references. Minimum of 3 scholarly references .
Meets course objectives:
- Examine the concepts of health, disease, health promotion and disease prevention.Compare and contrast major theoretical foundations to promote health, wellness and prevent disease.
- Examine health promotion strategies targeting the prevention of chronic disease.
- Synthesize broad ecological, global and social determinants of health; principlesof genetics and genomics; and epidemiologic data to design and deliver evidence-based, culturally relevant clinical prevention interventions and strategies.
- Design patient-centered and culturally responsive strategies in the delivery of clinical prevention and health promotion interventions and/or services.