Category: Public Health

1. Background statement. What is going on in this case? Summarize the scenario in your own words without rewriting the case. 2. Major problem(s). Identify the major problem (s) of the case. Analyze the causes and effect. What is your analysis of the case?
3. Strengths and weaknesses. What public health strengths have been brought to the situation? What weaknesses need to be addressed? This section can mirror, but should not be identical to the previous section. 4. Resolution. What strategies would you recommend to help solve the issue? State what should be done–why, how, and by whom. 5. Evaluation. How will you evaluate the success of your suggested resolution(s)?
6. Specific Questions. 1. What role has public health care played in controlling or failing to control the HIV/AIDS epidemic?
2. What roles have social factors (beyond the sphere of health care or public health) played in controlling or failing to control the HIV/AIDS epidemic?
3. Include references from Erwin, P. C., & Brownson, R. C. (2017). Scutchfield and Keck’s principles of Public Health Practice (Fourth). Cengage Learning.
Case Study
A report appeared in the CDC’s “Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report” (MMWR) on June 5, 1981, describing a previously unknown deadly disease in five young White/Caucasian homosexual males, all in Los Angeles. The disease was characterized by dramatically reduced immunity, allowing otherwise innocuous organisms to become “opportunistic infections,” rapidly producing fatal infections or cancer. Thus, acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) first became known to the public health and medical communities. It was soon traced to rectal intercourse, blood transfusions, and reuse of injection needles as methods of transmission. Reuse of needles was a common practice in poor nations. It was also widespread among intravenous drug abusers. Within several years, the disease was traced to a previously unknown retrovirus, which came to be called the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
A test was developed to detect the disease and was first used in testing blood for transfusion. Within a short period of time, the blood supply was protected by testing all donated blood, and transmission of HIV by blood transfusion became a rare event. Diagnostic tests for HIV/AIDS soon became available for testing individuals. For many years, these were used by clinicians only for high-risk individuals. In recent years, HIV testing has become more widely used, as the testing no longer requires blood drawing and the results are rapidly available. The CDC has put increasing emphasis on testing as part of routine health care.
In subsequent years, much has been learned about HIV/AIDS. Today, it is primarily a heterosexually transmitted disease with greater risk of transmission from males to females than females to males. In the United States, Blacks/African Americans and Hispanics/Latinos are at the greatest risk. Condoms have been demonstrated to reduce the risk of transmission. Abstinence and monogamous sexual relationships likewise eliminate or greatly reduce the risk. Even serial monogamy reduces the risk compared to multiple simultaneous partners. Male circumcision has been shown to reduce the potential to acquire HIV infection by approximately 50%.
In major U.S. cities, the frequency of HIV is often greater than 1% of the population, fulfilling the CDC definition of “high risk.” In these geographic areas, the risk of unprotected intercourse is substantially greater than in most suburban or rural areas. Nearly everyone is susceptible to HIV infection, despite the fact that a small number of people have well-documented protection on a genetic basis.
Maternal-to-child transmission is quite frequent and has been shown to be largely preventable by treatments during pregnancy and at the time of delivery. CDC recommendations for universal testing of pregnant women and intervention for all HIV-positive patients have been widely implemented by clinicians and hospitals and have resulted in greatly reduced frequency of maternal-to-child transmissions in the developed countries and in developing countries in recent years.
Medication is now available that greatly reduces the load of HIV present in the blood. These medications delay the progression of HIV and also reduce the ease of spread of the disease. These treatments were rapidly applied to HIV/AIDS patients in developed countries, but it required about a decade before they were widely used in most developing countries. Inadequate funding from developed countries and controversies over patent protection for HIV/AIDS drugs delayed widespread use of these treatments in developing countries.
New and emerging approaches to HIV prevention include the use of antiviral medications during breastfeeding, postcoital treatments, and rapid diagnosis and follow-up to detect and treat those recently exposed.

Presentations – Day 2: Upload any presentation materials you want to show (optional)
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Instructions:
The purpose of your 2-3 minute presentation is to demonstrate what you learned from your research, practice your public speaking skills, and engage the class community to think about your project. Visuals are encouraged.
The format of your presentation can be:
Research-Oriented – this type of presentation is more formal, usually with a PowerPoint, to highlight your research findings; this option is excellent practice for planning and delivering a research presentation.
Creative – this type of presentation is intended to engage/teach your audience about your topic, evoking emotion through creativity; this option is a great way to touch and move people.

Employee engagement is a crucial factor in determining the success and productivity of any organization. Engaged employees are more committed, motivated, and invested in their work, leading to improved job satisfaction and better overall performance. In this assignment, we will explore effective strategies and practices to enhance employee engagement in the workplace.
You will create a PowerPoint Presentation covering:
Section 1: Understanding Employee Engagement 1.1 Definition and Importance of Employee Engagement:
Define employee engagement and its significance for organizational success.
Discuss the benefits of having engaged employees, such as increased productivity and reduced turnover.
1.2 Measuring Employee Engagement:
Explore different methods and tools used to assess employee engagement levels.
Discuss the importance of regular feedback and surveys to gauge employee satisfaction.
Section 2: Creating a Positive Work Culture 2.1 Fostering Open Communication:
Explain the role of transparent and open communication in building trust and engagement.
Discuss the impact of effective communication channels on employee morale.
2.2 Encouraging Employee Recognition and Appreciation:
Highlight the significance of recognizing employees’ efforts and achievements.
Showcase successful employee recognition programs and their impact on engagement.
Section 3: Providing Opportunities for Growth and Development 3.1 Investing in Training and Development:
Discuss the importance of providing learning opportunities to foster employee growth.
Explore different training and development programs that align with employees’ career aspirations.
3.2 Career Progression and Advancement:
Examine the link between career growth opportunities and employee engagement.
Provide examples of organizations that have successfully supported employee advancement.
Section 4: Empowering Employees through Autonomy and Flexibility 4.1 Promoting Work-Life Balance:
Explain the significance of work-life balance in employee well-being and engagement.
Discuss flexible work arrangements and their impact on productivity and job satisfaction.
4.2 Embracing Employee Autonomy:
Explore the benefits of giving employees more autonomy in decision-making.
Discuss the impact of trust and empowerment on employee engagement.
Section 5: Nurturing a Supportive Leadership Culture 5.1 Leading by Example:
Analyze the influence of leadership behavior on employee engagement.
Discuss the importance of ethical and values-driven leadership in fostering engagement.
5.2 Providing Emotional Support and Well-Being Initiatives:
Highlight the role of leaders in supporting employees’ emotional well-being.
Discuss the impact of well-being programs on employee engagement and productivity.
Conclusion: Summarize the key takeaways from the assignment, emphasizing the importance of employee engagement in fostering a positive and productive work environment. Encourage organizations to adopt the discussed strategies and practices to cultivate a culture of engagement that supports the growth and well-being of their employees.
Your presentation should meet the following structural requirements:
Be 16-20 slides in length, not including the title or reference slides.
Be formatted according to Saudi Electronic University and APA writing guidelines. Provide support for your statements with citations from a minimum of six scholarly articles

Use the attached case study to write a paper based on the 6 step process of analysis for public health. REFER TO RUBRIC.
Minimum 5 sources, 3 must be scholarly. APA Format.
CASE STUDY:
https://ecommons.cornell.edu/items/d5700f3b-9e02-4789-8d6d-688926ea2ec0

submit a well-researched paper that is at least 8 to 10 pages in length (with 1 inch margins, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 Font). The Title Page, Abstract (not required) and Reference pages do not count towards the length of the paper.  In addition, all citations must be in APA format.
2. Public Health:
How has the role of Public Health evolved in the current threat environment?  What are we doing today that we haven’t in the past?  What more can we be doing?

Your Tasks
Task 1- Food Log
You will keep a 3-day food log, where you will record the meals and snacks that you ate throughout each day. You can choose to track this using Cronometer or the provided Word document.
Actions This week’s focus: carbohydrates, sugar, fiber, and calories.* You may record fat and protein; however, they are not required for this week.*
Please see the Everything You Need to Know About- DIETARY ANALYSIS ASSIGNMENTS page for more specific details on this process. Task 2- Analysis
Please answer the following questions in complete sentences:
In regard to calories-What was your averageLinks to an external site. calorie count?
Did your calorie count surprise you? Why or why not? What contributed the most to your calories?
In regard to carbohydrates (general)-What was your averageLinks to an external site. carbohydrate intake during the 3 days? Was your carbohydrate intake within the daily rangeLinks to an external site. (recall that the average minimum is 130 g/day)? Were you surprised by your averages?
What type of carbohydrate did you eat the most of? Fast-releasing (simple), starches, or fiber? Reflect on the carbohydrates consumed this week. Did some keep you more satiated than others? Which ones? In regard to fiber-What was your averageLinks to an external site. fiber intake during the 3 days?
Are you getting the recommended amount of daily fiber (38 g /day for men; 25 g/day for women)? If yes, what are some foods that you eat that provide the most fiber. If not, what are foods that you can incorporate to help increase your fiber needs? In regard to added sugars-Were you surprised by your added sugar values?
Which foods contributed the most to these values? Looking forward-What are two foods that you can incorporate and/or swap in order to a) reduce calories; b) increase fiber; or c) reduce added sugar? Be creative!Example- “I eat a lot of ice cream. One food swap that I can do is eating a half cup of fruit instead of a bowl of ice cream as an after-dinner treat in order to cut back on added sugar”. Challenge! Implement these changes during next week’s food log! I will ask you about it next week in Assignment 3.
Submission and Grading
This assignment is due on Saturday, May 4th by 11:59 PM. Task 1 needs to be submitted as a pages document, Word document, or PDF file. Task 2 can be submitted as a text entry or file upload. This assignment is worth a total of 40 points. Each task is worth 20 points, and will be assessed based on the level of completeness. Submissions are graded anonymously.
Need Assistance?
Don’t forget to revisit the following pages in the Orientation module to help you get started:
Everything You Need to Know About- DIETARY ANALYSIS ASSIGNMENTS
Video Guides for DAAs
Cronometer Guides
Student Example Using Cronometer.pdfActions
Student Example Using Log Template.pdfActions

Write a paper for webinar about health related issue and follow the guide line provided and ensure to reread those requirement to make sure nothing is missing

This is a timed assignment,Read the links and information I gave you. I will start uploading all questions at 10:30pm and need to be answered and sent to me by 11:00pm.
chap13: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/cleanliness-helps-prevent%C2%A0

Pain in the Nation: The Drug, Alcohol and Suicide Crises and Need for a National Resilience Strategy

chap10:https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/10/covid-19-healthcare-health-service-vaccine-health-insurance-pandemic/
Chap11:https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/03/18/fact-sheet-celebrating-affordable-care-act.html

Log in to www.cali.org Watch a CALI Lesson that might benefit you professionally
Draft a CALI Lesson Summary that meets these specific guidelines in ONE cohesive paragraph:
The lesson’s complete title
The presenter’s full name
An original summary of the presenter’s biography (not just his/her title)
Discuss how his/her accomplishments provide the qualifications needed to teach this specific lesson (make a connection between accomplishments and the lesson’s main points)
Discuss the two most interesting moments of the lesson (this requires you to think about the overall presentation, not just what was covered)
Very briefly, discuss your career goals and how this CALI Lesson might benefit you professionally

Read the PDF of study by Collins (2004, AJPH) examining the association of low birthweight in African American infants and material exposure to racial discrimination. 1) Summarize the study design (name study design that you have learned in class) without copy/pasting the abstract. Who was the study population? What was the exposure and outcome being studied? How was the study carried out (what measures did they use to measure exposure and outcome. What did the study find (results)? 2) React / reflect on the study’s main findings. (One 1 original post required this week; no peer response required for full credit).