Describe your selected population health issue and the population affected by this issue

  • Analyze the attributes of the programs to determine what made them effective.
  • Reflect on a policy you could propose or a change to a current policy to further improve the health of the population you selected with regard to the issue.
  • Consider how you could develop an advocacy program, applying the attributes identified in similar, effective programs.To complete:

    For this section of your paper (approximately 3–4 pages in length) address the following:

  • Describe your selected population health issue and the population affected by this issue.
  • Summarize the advocacy programs you researched in this area.
  • Explain the attributes that made those programs effective.
  • Develop a plan for a health advocacy campaign that seeks to create a new policy or change an existing policy with regard to the issue and population you selected. Be sure to include in your plan:
    • A description of the public health issue and proposed policy solution
    • Specific objectives for the policy you want to be implemented
    • The means by which you will convey information to various stakeholders on the need for this policy change
    • Be sure your proposed need is substantiated by data and evidence.
    • Methods of establishing support for the policy, including how to influence policymakers
  • Explain how the attributes of the effective advocacy programs you researched could be applied to your proposed advocacy campaign.