Week 4- Community Selection

Not using AI-

The purpose of this discussion is to guide you in thoughtfully selecting a community for your community assessment paper. This step is critical because the choice of community will shape your ability to analyze population health data, identify social determinants of health, and develop evidence-based recommendations. Selecting a community strategically ensures that your assessment is both meaningful and feasible within the scope of the assignment. When choosing a community, consider factors such as size, population demographics, access to healthcare, prevalent health concerns, and available public health data. Once a community is selected, you will apply epidemiological principles, analyze aggregate health data, and integrate insights from nursing and other disciplines to inform practical interventions. The ultimate goal is to demonstrate your ability to translate evidence into actionable strategies that promote equitable health outcomes.

• Describe what influenced your selection.
• What key health indicators or population health metrics do you anticipate analyzing in the community?
• What sources will you use to collect the epidemiological data?
• How might the social determinants of health within this community influence your assessment findings and proposed interventions?
• Describe how these social determinants compare to the state, national and global level health outcomes.