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Community Needs and Health Screening Initiative (Unit 4)
Student Name
Master of Science in Nursing, Purdue Global
NU505-01: Clinical Epidemiology and Population Health Promotion
Instructor Name
Month XX, 202X
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1. Theory or Model
• Health Promotion Model: Choose an evidence-based model that aligns with health
screening and community interventions.
o Pender’s Health Promotion Model: This model focuses on individuals'
experiences, behaviors, and perceived barriers/benefits to taking action.
▪ Application: Pender’s model supports behavioral change through
education, identifying barriers, and promoting self-efficacy, which is
critical for screening events that require individual participation and
follow-up care.
o Alternative Option: Health Belief Model (HBM): HBM emphasizes perceived
susceptibility, severity, benefits, and barriers, which influence people’s decision
to undergo screenings.
2. Population Assessment and Screening
• Selected Screening: Identify a USPSTF A or B recommendation (e.g., Type 2 Diabetes
Screening).
• Community Population Assessment:
o Population Location: Palm Springs, Riverside County, California.
o Characteristics:
▪ Total Population: ~45,000 residents.
▪ Diversity: ~52% White, ~35% Hispanic/Latino, ~5% African American,
~5% Asian, other groups.
Community Needs and Health Screening Initiative (Unit 4)
Student Name
Master of Science in Nursing, Purdue Global
NU505-01: Clinical Epidemiology and Population Health Promotion
Instructor Name
Month XX, 202X
, 2
1. Theory or Model
• Health Promotion Model: Choose an evidence-based model that aligns with health
screening and community interventions.
o Pender’s Health Promotion Model: This model focuses on individuals'
experiences, behaviors, and perceived barriers/benefits to taking action.
▪ Application: Pender’s model supports behavioral change through
education, identifying barriers, and promoting self-efficacy, which is
critical for screening events that require individual participation and
follow-up care.
o Alternative Option: Health Belief Model (HBM): HBM emphasizes perceived
susceptibility, severity, benefits, and barriers, which influence people’s decision
to undergo screenings.
2. Population Assessment and Screening
• Selected Screening: Identify a USPSTF A or B recommendation (e.g., Type 2 Diabetes
Screening).
• Community Population Assessment:
o Population Location: Palm Springs, Riverside County, California.
o Characteristics:
▪ Total Population: ~45,000 residents.
▪ Diversity: ~52% White, ~35% Hispanic/Latino, ~5% African American,
~5% Asian, other groups.
