Week 8 Discussion: Effective Change Throughout your program, you have reflected on and analyzed topics and issues to find opportunities where you can effect positive social change as an effective change agent. By now, you may have sketched out specific lines of action, participated in targeted advocacy for certain groups or people, or delineated an … Read more
Advocacy takes many forms. One way is to communicate formally with an elected official, a government agency, or a private entity on behalf of service users to advocate for a specific change. In this Assignment, you will draft a 1-page formal letter to advocate, based on one of the following options: Option A: An individual … Read more
Review the Social Determinants of HealthLinks to an external site. on the Healthy People 2030 website. Select one of the domains and post how nurses can increase focus and awareness on this topic at the level of your community. Write an original post (at least 240 words or more) on your thoughts, feelings and experiences. … Read more
Health literacy is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as, “the cognitive and social skills which determine the motivation and ability of individuals to gain access to, understand, and use information in ways that promote and maintain good health” (n.d.). The American Medical Association (AMA) defines health literacy as, “a constellation of skills, including … Read more
Why Study Social Theory? Resources= [embedded content] Using at least 1 page, and 12 fonts in Times Roman. State your major life goal(s) my major life goal is being an advocate for the elderly. I can see myself as a social worker or a case manager. 2. Based on your past sociology courses, and our … Read more
Post: Explain why social workers should consider screening and assessing all clients for substance use disorder, including clients who do not request social work services to address substance use. Describe strategies you could employ to initiate substance use disorder screening with a client who expresses disinterest, reluctance, or hostility. Discuss the importance of screening and … Read more
you will choose one (1) social problem related to health, healthcare, and/or aging: physical or mental health disparities of race, class, or gender; inequities in access to quality healthcare or insurance; or ageism (discrimination against the elderly) or elder abuse. Think about which theoretical perspective best applies to the problem (functionalism, conflict, symbolic interaction, … Read more
you will delve deeper into a social problem that really interests you. It can be one of the problems we have covered in the course, although it should be specific enough to find data at the state level (pick one state to research). You can choose a problem not covered in the class, but it … Read more
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has identified five areas that impact one’s social determinants of health (SDOH), which include economic stability, education, social and community context, health and healthcare, and neighborhood and surrounding environment (ODPHP, 2020). And although the United States spends more money on healthcare than other highly industrialized countries, … Read more
Identify a historical social justice issue that influences inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities and how is it perceived and addressed. As you learn more about the issue, make note of what stands out to you and the degree to which the issue exists and/or could manifest in a national and global context. How do I … Read more