Vulnerable Populations Child Abuse Presentation

Public and community health nursing involves working with vulnerable populations as equal partners with a focus on primary prevention and health promotion. Nurses should incorporate evidence-based nursing practices that demonstrate an awareness of ethnic identities, cultures, and sociocultural practices of local clientele. In this assignment, you will design healthcare education for individuals, families, and communities from a vulnerable population of your choice.undefined

Public health has increasingly become more focused on the care of vulnerable populations. Select a vulnerable population from the list below. For this presentation, use at least 6 references. Each reference must be current, no older than 5 years.

My topic is child abuse

RUBRIC:

Introduction: A. Clearly states population chosen B. Describes the vulnerable population C. States the current population demographics D. Discusses background of the problem, and its effect on public health E. Discussion includes information about the population in the United States generally, and the state specifically. F. Reference material is current, properly used and cited.

Cultural, Psychosocial and Socioeconomic Concerns:A. Discusses the cultural background of the selected population and any relevant history pertaining to the population. B. Discusses the psychosocial concerns and/or norms of the population. C. Discusses the economic concerns of the population including, but not limited to, income levels, educational levels and occupation. D. Reference material is current, properly used and cited. Vulnerable Populations Child Abuse Presentation

Health concerns: A. Discusses specific health concerns of the population. B. Information on specific risk factors for target population is presented concisely and accurately. C. Information discussed is current, within the last 5 years. D. Discusses prevention and control of health concerns and risk factors (primary, secondary and tertiary). E. References are current, properly used and cited.

Role of public health nurse: A. Discusses the role of the public health nurse in caring for vulnerable populations. B. States the core functions of public health and applies it to the care of the specific population. C. Three local agencies/facilities delivering services to the target population are identified and accessibility is described. Services rendered are fully described. D. Additional resources needed in the community are identified. E. References are current, properly used and cited.

Part B: Civic knowledge and Engagement: A. Find a current event happening in the Vulnerable Population/Community B. Briefly and in your own words, summarize content of event C. How does this event affect the Vulnerable Population/Community where the event is occurring? D. What are your thoughts regarding what can/should/or could be done to address the issue? E. How can we go upstream and prevent/decrease this issue from happening.

Organization: A. The presentation is directed toward the appropriate audience, and the tone is appropriate to content and assignment. B. The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points. C. The conclusion is logical, and reviews major points. D. Transitions between sections aid in maintaining the flow of thought. E. The content is comprehensive and accurate.