To improve public health programs, public health workers must first understand the genesis of programs, the rationale for chosen strategies, and the adaptability of program design to other communities. For this assignment, you will watch a video moderated by Allison Aubrey, a correspondent for National Public Radio (NPR). Along with a multidisciplinary group of experts, Aubrey examines community-based prevention initiatives that have been successful at creating sustainable health solutions.
Prompt: Watch Does It Take a Village? The Role of Community in Prevention- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpALEa9_qVs. Then, select one of the programs from the video to analyze, and submit a short paper that critiques and assesses the program by answering the following questions:
- Do community approaches to health promotion make a difference? Why or why not?
- Do you agree/disagree with the strategies used in this program? Why or why not?
- What social and behavioral theories were employed to facilitate change?
- Can this approach be adapted in other communities throughout the country/globally?
Guidelines for Submission: The paper must be 1-2 pages in length. It should be double-spaced and formatted with 12-point Times New Roman font and oneinch margins. Sources must be cited in APA format