PopulationCommunity Presentation

Lauren Studdard

July 24, 2013

The Population

Group of 20-25 individuals who visit a local church’s “Kindness Ministry” on a weekly basis to obtain groceries and other necessities.The Kindness Ministry began in 2011 at a local church in Eclectic, AL. Once a week, individuals go pick up groceries and other necessities (soap, toothpaste, etc.) for free.

Population Goal

To assess the population’s educational level and how it influences their overall health by participating in group discussions, while educating them on health prevention and promotion strategies regarding diet and exercise.

Objectives

To perform an appropriate focused assessment in order to identify the population’s overall health.To identify their education level and readiness to learn, while providing education that meets their level of comprehension.

Objectives

To educate them on health prevention and promotion using both printed handouts and technology through a PowerPoint presentation, as they demonstrate what they have learned through guided discussions and communicating understanding.

Survey

The group completed a questionnaire with the following components:

Income and InsuranceEducation levelAvailability of transportationCurrent diet and activity levelHealth problems/diseasesKnowledge of healthy food choices

Results of Survey

Health Disparities revealedPrevalence of diabetes and heart disease in the groupNoncompliance with diet and exerciseLack of knowledge on the appropriate diets for diabetes and heart disease.

Health Disparities

Lack of education

Low income

Lack of insurance

Limited access to appropriate resources due to lack of transportation (doctor’s office, clinics, etc.)

Strategies

Provide a PowerPoint presentation on health prevention and promotion strategies in regards to diet and exercise.Assist them in selecting appropriate food choices. Educate them on making healthy choices as they pick up their groceries.Use Healthy People 2020 as educational tool

Strategies

Provide printed handouts with the following education:

Relationship between health prevention/promotion with food and exercise. Healthy food choicesRecommendations for exerciseEffects of diet and exercise on heart disease and diabetes.

Healthy People 2020

DiabetesGoal: Reduce the disease and economic burden of diabetes and improve the quality of life for all persons who have or are at risk for diabetes.

Heart DiseaseGoal: Improve cardiovascular health and quality of life through prevention, detection, and treatment of risk factors for heart attack; early identification and treatment of heart attacks; and prevention of repeat cardiovascular events.

The Discussion

A guided discussion was used to evaluate outcomes.Key Points of Discussion:

Appropriate food choicesIdeas for increasing activity level/exerciseRelationship between diet and exercise on heart disease and diabetes.

Outcomes

Appropriate answers to questions

Correct food choices made

Verbalization of understanding

References

Fielding, J. E., Teutsch, S., & Koh, H. (2012). Health reform and healthy people initiative. American Journal Of Public Health, 102(1), 30-33. Healthy People 2020. (2013). Retrieved June 5, 2013, from http://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topicsobjectives2020/default.aspxHis and hers heart disease. (2009). Harvard Health Letter, 34(11), 1-3.