5 PARTS
1. Use evidence to support statements
You must use a minimum of three scholarly journal articles
You may also use reputable websites, in addition
All outside sources must be in-text cited, as well as used on a references page
All should follow appropriate APA format
2. Introduction to Health Problem
• Identify the Health Problem the program is focused on. (Paragraph One)
• What can cause this Health Problem to occur? (Paragraph Two)
• What are risk factors included with this Health Problem? (Paragraph Two)
• What is the severity of this Health Problem if not addressed? (Paragraph Three)
o What can this Health Problem further lead to?
• The entire rationale must have 3+ scholarly journal articles. This is a great place to include these.
o Do not use direct quotations. Work on paraphrasing your sources. They will still be cited.
• Do not include prevalence or costs here. Additional sections will touch upon this.
• This is expected to be roughly three well-developed paragraphs, with citations.
3. Prevalence
• Include statistics on how often this Health Problem occurs within society:
o National levels – The United States (Paragraph One)
o State levels – Perhaps Tennessee (Paragraph Two)
o Local levels – Perhaps Memphis (Paragraph Three)
▪ If you cannot find local values, explain why this program still needs attention (likely due to lack of accessible research)
• This is expected to be roughly three well-developed paragraphs, with citations
4. Costs à Both Economic & Social
• Include statistics on how often this Health Problem occurs within society:
o National levels – The United States (Paragraph One)
o State levels – Perhaps Tennessee (Paragraph Two)
o Local levels – Perhaps Memphis (Paragraph Three)
▪ If you cannot find local, explain why this program still needs attention.
• This is expected to be roughly three well-developed paragraphs, with citations.
5. Contributing and Targeted Behaviors
• Identify specific behaviors that contribute to the Health Problem. (Paragraph One)
• Identify factors that may influence behavior change. (Paragraph Two)
• Be sure to connect these details to the Priority Population.
• This is expected to be roughly two well-
developed paragraphs, with citations .
Costs à Both Economic & Social
• Include statistics on how often this Health Problem occurs within society:
o National levels – The United States (Paragraph One)
o State levels – Perhaps Tennessee (Paragraph Two)
o Local levels – Perhaps Memphis (Paragraph Three)
▪ If you cannot find local, explain why this program still needs attention.
• This is expected to be roughly three well-developed paragraphs, with citations.
Contributing and Targeted Behaviors
• Identify specific behaviors that contribute to the Health Problem. (Paragraph One)
• Identify factors that may influence behavior change. (Paragraph Two)
• Be sure to connect these details to the Priority Population.
• This is expected to be roughly two well-developed paragraphs, with citations.