Identify an issue of public health concern within a specifically defined population, where behaviour plays an important role in health outcomes. Using relevant theoretical models and evidence, develop a novel health promotion intervention designed to positively influence the health behaviour(s) of your chosen target population.
Grading criteria
Introduction
An introduction to the assignment that establishes the importance of the selected behaviour(s) in health outcomes relating to an issue of public health concern in a defined population. Relevant information should aim to provide an overview regarding the public health issue identified and its relation with the behaviour under examination in the defined population.
Maximum score15
Discussion
Discuss the development of a novel health promotion intervention aiming to influence the targeted health behaviour(s) in a positive manner in the defined population. The development of the particular health promotion intervention should follow relevant theoretical models and evidence including critical consideration of social, psychological and cultural influences on the targeted health behaviour(s). Please note that the development of the particular health promotion intervention could encompass a newly developed intervention, or novel combination of previously used interventions and/or intervention components, or the application of an establish intervention to a new population.
Maximum score30
Implications
Evidence based discussion of the potential benefits arising from the implementation of the developed health promotion intervention (such as expected alteration(s) in metric(s) associated with relevant health outcomes) with a particular focus on the use of specific strategies and techniques within the developed health promotion intervention to communicate health promotion messages. This section should also identify potential difficulties associated with the implementation of the particular health promotion intervention, including issues affecting relevant health communication, empowerment and policy development/management efforts.
Maximum score30
Conclusion
Effective summary of key points.
Maximum score10
Presentation and Referencing
High quality presentation that conforms to principles of academic writing and contains minimal errors in sentence construction, grammar and punctuation. The assignment followed appropriate academic conventions regarding in-text citations and referencing.
Maximum score15