Academic Preparation
Projects
Included are projects to represent academic training and experience in health promotion and education.
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Postpartum Depression Fact Sheet
HSC6575, Women's Health Issues
Dr. Sneed-Murphy
Spring 2021
Fact Sheet
Grade: A, 27/30 (90%)
The goal of this project was to create a fact sheet that expresses all information relevant to the chosen women's health issue, including signs and symptoms, incidence and prevalence, demographics, risk factors, prevention, and relevance to the target audience. My fact sheet focuses on the symptoms and risk factors of postpartum depression, as well as the existence of postpartum depression within various demographics. While targeting college females, I discuss ways that postpartum depression can be prevented at each level of prevention and compare postpartum depression to other similar postpartum health conditions, such as the Baby Blues.
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Image shows preview of factsheet on postpartum depression.
HIV Information for College Woman
HSC6575, Women's Health Issues
Dr. Sneed-Murphy
Spring 2021
Handout
Grade: A, 10/10 (100%)
The goal of this project was to focus on a particular topic in women's health, as a well as a specific target audience. Then, create a handout that provides accurate health information on this topic. My handout identifies the risk factors, signs and symptoms, prevention, and treatment options related to HIV in college women. The handout also includes statistics that are relevant to HIV in college women, indicating why this audience is a necessary target.
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Image shows preview of handout on HIV information targeted to college women.
What You Need to Know About Eating Whole Grains
HSC4950, Current Topics in Health Education - Advanced Nutrition Education Methods in the Community
Dr. Mobley
Fall 2020
Fact Sheet
Grade: A, 59/60 (98.3%)
The goal of this project was to develop a handout to promote a specific health behavior to a target audience. My handout defines whole grains, identifies dietary recommendations for whole grain consumption, and lists sources of whole grains in common food items. My target audience is college students.
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Image shows preview of factsheet on whole grains.
Costa Rica Health Information
HSC4624, Trends in International Health
Dr. Ossiboff
Fall 2020
Presentation and PSA
Grade: A, 57/60 (95%)
The goal of this project was to focus on the health of a foreign country. In my PowerPoint and audio presentation, I discuss the health of Costa Rica, including health policies, programs, organizations, and systems. The presentation also includes general information about Costa Rica and potential barriers to health.
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Image shows preview of presentation on Costa Rica health and information.
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World AIDS Day, New Zealand
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Image shows preview of World AIDS Day presentation on New Zealand.
HSC6595, HIV and AIDS Education
Dr. Sanders
Fall 2020
Presentation
Grade: A, 55/55 (100%)
The goal of this project was to identify the HIV and AIDS prevalence in a foreign country. In my presentation, I describe general information about New Zealand, statistics of HIV prevalence and incidence in the country, and barriers to preventing HIV transmission. I also identify HIV prevention and treatment methods available for New Zealand residents and include a PSA to inform a target demographic about these resources.
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