Significance Of HIV/AIDS And The Self-Efficacy Theory

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Significance of HIV/AIDS and the Self-Efficacy Theory

Preparation

The topic for this discussion is ways in which theories can be applied to the HIV/AIDS public health issue. Make sure you can answer the following questions related to the significance of the HIV/AIDS issue in the United States:

  • How serious is HIV/AIDS today?
  • How many people does it affect?
  • Is it preventable?
  • What ethical concerns arise with this issue?

Discussion Instructions

  • In your post, discuss how self-efficacy theory or social cognitive theory would inform your prevention approach to HIV/AIDS. Refer to your readings for this unit.
  • Support your discussion with at least two academic sources.

The Health Belief Model

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The Health Belief Model

This discussion is an exploration of how the health belief model applies specifically to obesity as a public health issue.

Answer the following questions:

  • What are your personal preconceptions about obesity?
  • What limits your understanding about obesity ?    
  • How has the information about obesity changed over the years?
  • What ethical issues arise with this issue?
  • How can the HBM help inform a prevention and wellness approach to obesity?

Support your statements using the readings in this units studies on obesity and the health belief model (HBM). Remember to consult the APA manual or other APA resource to make sure your citations are formatted correctly.

Essay on Successful Comedy Film (of your choice)

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FINAL ASSIGNMENT: Write an Essay (1000-1500 words): choose a successful comedy film (successful meaning critically and/or financially) and explain how the political and/or social climate of the time impacted the film. What was happening at the time it was made, and how did that contribute to the humor and the films success? Why did we find this funny? Whats the point of view presented by the film or filmmaker? How is cinematic language being used to convey the humor and theme of the film? Are there other noteworthy films of this style? Has this style or anything in the film become outdated, and if so, why?

Be thorough in your essay, citing specific examples. You must choose a film          that you are able to talk about for more than a paragraph. If you’re having trouble thinking of a film, I recommend starting with a genre or style of comedy you like, doing some research on the noteworthy films from that genre, studying what was going on at the time they were being made, and from there choosing the one you find most interesting. Feel free to contact me if you are really struggling (but do not do so at the last minute!)

Please do not exceed 1500 words if you can, as I have limited time to read 36 essays before final grades are due.

Obesity As A Public Health Issue

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Obesity as a Public Health Issue

  • Search for obesity epidemic on YouTube and choose two results to view.
  • Briefly summarize the two choices you examined.
    • What were the major points made in each video?
    • What really got your attention and moved you the most? Why?
    • What more did you want to know?
  • Refer to the APA manual or the EasyBib Web site (linked in Resources) for direction on citing video presentations if necessary.