Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Create piece of literature (for example, a pamphlet) that incorporates best practices in
health promotion and disease prevention for a Hispanic population in West Chicago, IL
Then, explain how you developed your educational program and address any barriers to
disease prevention and health promotion for the population.
To help prepare for the first part of the assessment, complete the following:
1. Review the literature or use health assessments to determine health care needs of a
diverse population in your community of West Chicago, IL.
2. Explore things that could influence success, such as cultural attitudes toward alternative
forms of healing, religious beliefs, or other individuals.
3. Examine the impact of current health promotion and wellness initiatives on health
outcomes and health disparities.
4. Review the literature to identify best practices.
PART I:
Once you have identified a diverse population (West Chicago, IL), develop a piece of
literature (pamphlet) that promotes wellness and disease prevention. If you choose a
piece of literature (pamphlet), be deliberate in the points you highlight. Be sure that your
choice is appropriate for the population.
For a brochure or pamphlet, prepare and submit the brochure or pamphlet using a simple
Word document or a Microsoft Publisher document, if you have that software available.
PART II:
Explain how you developed the educational literature and address any barriers to disease
prevention and health promotion for the population – THIS IS THE APA PORTION OF
ASSIGNMENT – 2 PAGES
Complete the following:
1. Analyzes how a specific educational approach to a health concern can
overcome barriers to health promotion and disease prevention for a diverse
population. and considers the consequences of not overcoming barriers.
2. Analyzes barriers to health promotion and disease prevention for a diverse
population (cultural, language, religion, etc).
3. Explain how your educational strategy can help overcome some of the
barriers you described.
