The written paper for this essay requires that you discuss the specific health issues and social determinants of the above topic. A minimum of 15 references of which 5 must be from peer reviewed journals will be expected for this assignment. Use the Clark’s community assessment tool to guide your data collection and interpretation.
Introduction:
Outline the purpose of the assignment. Introduce the chosen population. Provide a definition of the population. ( The introduction presents the overall health issues, engages the reader and creates interest. The purpose of the essay is clear and the population is defined.
Main Body:
The essay demonstrates a clear understanding of the demographics of the chosen population. The essay demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the incidence and prevalence of the health issues specific to this population.
These two points relate to Clark’s Community assessment tool: 1. Biophysical 2. Psychological.
The essay should demonstrates a strong understanding of the impact of the social determinants on this health issues. This relates to Clark’s Community assessment tool: 3. Physical environment 4. Socio-cultural 5. Behavioral 6. Health system
The essay is strongly supported by key academic references throughout. More than the required number of academic references are used. Quotes are effectively linked to the content of the essay. Use APA referencing style with no errors.
Conclusion:
Contains detailed summary that effectively wraps up essay and goes beyond restating the introduction. Key points are emphasized.
Use these websites for your research:
ABS Exercise search http:/www.abs.gov.au type in nurses in the top right
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)
– in the menu on the left hand side click statistics. Popular statistics- choose one or search in the top right hand corner. A large range of data on all types of communities, such as cultural, geographical, age, etc. Go to Australia’s Population, go to “social trends” April 2013
Public Health Development Unit (PHDU) http:/www.publichealth.gov.au
Click on social health atlases of Australia: Statistical Local Area- click on Western Australia. Use the buttons on the top left to obtain specific information. The website provides reliable research based health, social and demographic data on geographical populations across Australia.
Public Health Development Unit University of Adelaide
http:/www.adelaide.edu.au/phidu
Top right use the search website for specific information on the above topic.
World Health Organization (WHO)- Global
http:/www.who.int/en/
Click health topic at the top
From the list choose Primary Health Care
Use the search at the top for specific information
