Epidemiology and Population Health NURS 6700 Week 1 Assignment

Week 1 Assignment: Initial Population Health Problem Proposal
Due: Day 7
Points: Typically 100 points
Length: 2–3 pages (excluding title page and references), double-spaced, APA 7th edition.
Instructions:
For the culminating course project, you will develop a Population Health Program Proposal. This Week 1 assignment forms the foundation.
Write a short paper in which you:

Clearly state the population health problem you have selected.
Provide a problem statement that includes supporting epidemiologic data (e.g., incidence, prevalence, trends, or mortality rates) from credible sources (CDC, WHO, Kenya Ministry of Health, or peer-reviewed literature).
Describe the target population (demographics, geographic setting, vulnerable groups) and context.
Explain why this issue is significant from both a population health and evidence-based practice perspective.
Briefly discuss how addressing this problem could contribute to positive social change and improved health equity.

Requirements:

Use formal scholarly writing (third person recommended).
Include a minimum of 4–5 scholarly sources (course readings count; prioritize recent peer-reviewed articles and reputable public health data sources).
Format according to APA 7th edition (title page, headings, in-text citations, reference list).
Submit your assignment to Turnitin via the Walden submission link. Review the similarity report and address any issues before final submission.

Submission: Upload your Word document (.doc or .docx) to the Week 1 Assignment link in Canvas.
Tips for Success in Week 1

Choose a focused, manageable topic early — it should allow you to find epidemiologic data and build toward a program proposal in later weeks.
Use Walden Library databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Global Health) for credible sources.
Begin thinking about how your topic relates to your local context (e.g., urban or rural Kenya, East Africa).
Proofread carefully for APA and academic tone.

These instructions align with Walden’s expectations for scholarly engagement, progressive project building, and integration of epidemiology with EBP and social change.