GCU NRS428 Week 2 Assignment Latest 2019 October

NRS428 Concepts in Community and Public Health

Week 2 Assignment

Epidemiology Paper

Write a paper
(2,000-2,500 words) in which you apply the concepts of epidemiology and nursing
research to a communicable disease. Refer to “Communicable Disease
Chain,” “Chain of Infection,” and the CDC website for assistance
when completing this assignment.

Communicable Disease
Selection

Chickenpox

Tuberculosis

Influenza

Mononucleosis

Hepatitis B

HIV

Ebola

Measles

Polio

Influenza

Epidemiology Paper
Requirements

Describe the chosen
communicable disease, including causes, symptoms, mode of transmission,
complications, treatment, and the demographic of interest (mortality,
morbidity, incidence, and prevalence). Is this a reportable disease? If so,
provide details about reporting time, whom to report to, etc.

Describe the social
determinants of health and explain how those factors contribute to the
development of this disease.

Discuss the
epidemiologic triangle as it relates to the communicable disease you have
selected. Include the host factors, agent factors (presence or absence), and
environmental factors. Are there any special considerations or notifications
for the community, schools, or general population?

Explain the role of
the community health nurse (case finding, reporting, data collection, data
analysis, and follow-up) and why demographic data are necessary to the health
of the community.

Identify at least one
national agency or organization that addresses the communicable disease chosen
and describe how the organizations contribute to resolving or reducing the
impact of disease.

Discuss a global implication
of the disease. How is this addressed in other countries or cultures? Is this
disease endemic to a particular area? Provide an example.

A minimum of three
peer-reviewed or professional references is required.

Prepare this
assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in
the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a
rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become
familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to
submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support
articles for assistance.