Abstract This paper discusses physical and mental healthissues for middle-aged lesbians, specifically women between the ages of 35-55. It discusses health risks for lesbians in general, and then for middle aged lesbians. It also examines the impact of homophobia on provision of health care services.
From the Paper "According to the Institute of Medicine IOM identifying the physical and mental health issues of lesbians in general and middle aged lesbians in particular is important because while lesbians clearly share many of the ..."
Abstract This paper examines the different forms of family violence and its impact on health. First, the differing types of domestic violence are detailed. Next, various health risks associate with family violence are described, including HIV and abortion. The wide range of mental healthissues resulting from family violence are also presented. The paper concludes by suggesting possible assessments, intervention and nursing care for victims.
Outline:
Introduction
Family Profiles and HealthIssues Theoretical Assessments, Intervention and Nursing Care
Conclusion
From the Paper "There are numerous factors that can be discussed with regard to family profiles and domestic violence. Some studies indicate that urban rather then rural populations are more likely to experience family violence. However there are conflicting data on the subject. One statistic however that does seem to show consistency is the fact that women suffer the most through domestic violence. This is borne out by numerous facts. A recent study by the U.S. Department of Justice reports that "intimate partner violence is primarily a crime against women...Of those victimized by an intimate partner, 85% are women and 15% are men. In other words, women are 5 to 8 times more likely than men to be victimized by an intimate partner." (Domestic Violence Facts)"
Abstract This paper discusses and reviews Nancy Dickenson Hazard 2004 article, "Global HealthIssues and Challenges" which presents an overview of a number of Arista conferences held in various world regions. Participants identified global issues and conditions which affect nursing. They also focused on strategic actions for the nursing profession and on recommendations for actions aimed at creating healthy communities. The paper explains that Hazard's article was presented as an executive summary and synthesis of the reports made from the various Arista conferences.
This is a research paper outlining the current issues in mental health, like the stigma that those afflicted will face. The paper looks at who was more likely to stigmatize based on age, sex and experience with mental health.
Abstract This study examines who is more likely to stigmatize the mentally ill according to their experiences. Specifically, the study examines the level of knowledge each participant has about mental healthissues and their viewpoints on the mentally ill, and whether it is related to gender.
From the Paper "Stigma, has "traditionally been defined as a sign or mark that designates the bearer defective, and therefore as meriting less valued treatment than normal people" (Heatherton 2000:88). This view of an individual is apparent in all societies. The actual experience of stigma is common. Virtually everyone has experienced some form of stigmatization. Whether it is our personality, our dress, or our economic status. However it has been the mentally ill and former mentally ill individuals who "have traditionally been degraded and rejected; they have experienced prejudice similar to that experienced by racial and ethnic minorities" (Heatherton 2000:103). It is a fault in society to assume that everyone stigmatizes in the same way. It is the way we socialize our children that anyone different is less of a person. The mass media constantly characterizes the mentally ill as "sick", "dangerous", "worthless", "unpredictable" (Heatherton 2000:103). Literature found on mental illness usually states that stigma for the mentally ill is common to all society, but a closer look shows that it fails to differentiate between its origins. Specifically that everyone looks at the mentally ill the same way: that they are negative and violent."
Abstract The paper discusses the problem of malaria in countries where the disease is prevalent by examining the affected populations, the barriers to treating this healthissue, and the resources and programs available for dealing with malaria. The paper discusses how to strengthen the role of the international community for this cause and identifies four components necessary for successful malaria prevention and treatment. Finally, the paper explores what the future holds regarding the treatment of malaria.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Population Affected By Malaria
History of Malaria
Contemporary Controls
Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV)
Points of Entry and Departure
Barriers and Misconceptions
Requirements To Strengthen International Community's Role
Malaria a Public and HealthIssue Vaccines for Malaria
Summary and Conclusion
From the Paper "Forty percent of the world's population is stated to be at risk of Malaria with ninety percent of deaths from malaria occurring in the country of Africa, south of the Sahara desert. (Harvard School of Public Health, 2001; paraphrased) Malaria is reported by the Harvard School of Public Health to have been "eradicated in many countries, including the US, in 1950s"(Harvard School of Public Health, 2001) However the malaria parasite has become extremely resistant to drug therapy. Furthermore, malaria not only causes terrible sickness but also has a potential to cripple "developing economies through the enormous cost in medical expenses and days of labor lost." (Harvard School of Public Health, 2001)"
Abstract This paper addresses the issues and problems related to public health that tend to be exclusively found in urban areas and how several cities have implemented programs to address the health care needs of affected residents. It looks at how, since urban areas tend to have more people with lower incomes, the unique problems of public health that exist include a higher percentage of people without health insurance, lead paint and asbestos in homes, AIDS and HIV, tuberculosis, and mental healthissues. Furthermore, this paper discusses how different cities, with the help of the states and federal government, implement programs that will improve their public health system. These government-funded programs are often the only access these people have to health care.
From the Paper "There are numerous programs in Jersey City that are offered to assist people with mental health related problems. The most common services associated with mental health include, the Jersey City rape crisis center, bereavement groups, support groups for new parents and child abuse and domestic violence prevention services. These programs and services are offered by the Jersey Medical Center hospital and are available to people who need them. The goal of these mental health services is to help these people overcome the problems they are facing and to prevent these issues from getting worse by addressing it early on. The primary sources of funding for these programs are grants from the State of New Jersey and Federal government."
Abstract This paper takes a look at nutrition and exercise, reporting that the US population currently faces numerous problems regarding healthissues, weight loss and childhood obesity. The paper examines the problems in the way Americans eat and provides a brief historical background of food consumption in the United States. The paper also addresses various sub-topics of health and weight loss, including exercise, diets, diet pills, nutrition and food, surgical options and attributable healthissues.
Outline:
Introduction
Brief Overview of the American Diet
The American Diet Shift
Dieting
The Atkins Diet
The South Beach Diet
Diet Pills
Prescription Diet Pills
Over-the-counter Diet Pills
Nutrition and Food
Exercise
Surgical Options
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Band (Lap Band) Surgery
Gastroplasty (Stomach Stapling)
HealthIssues Related to being Overweight
Hypertension and High Blood Pressure
Heart Disease
Cancer
Conclusion
From the Paper "Health experts recommend that individuals should get at least 30 minutes of moderately intense physical activity on all or most days of the week. Examples of moderate activity include brisk walking, cycling, swimming or doing home repairs or yard work. The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (2006), recommends a little work toward permanently changing your lifestyle to incorporate more activity. Some of their suggestions are to: take the stairs instead of the elevator, park at the far end of a parking lot and walk to the office or store, get off public transportation a few blocks before your stop, get up from your desk during the day to stretch and walk around, take a brisk walk when you get the urge to snack, increase your pace when working in the house or yard, mow your own lawn and rake your own leaves, and carry your own groceries. It is also recommended that for persons with cardiovascular disease, an appointment with a physician should be made before undertaking more vigorous activity. "
Abstract This paper examines past and present Australian Government policies which have impacted and been implemented to address the issue of Aboriginal Health. The author also examines issues such healthissues, substance abuse and the high rate of youth suicide.
From the Paper 'The status of Aboriginal health in Australia is currently at critical levels ? much money needs to be injected and considerable work needs to be done to tackle such important health issues as diabetes, mental disorders, substance abuse and the high rate of youth suicide. Along with this, many other related issues need to be addressed, such as the stolen generation, native title, preservation of cultural identity and the topic of reconciliation. The outlook for the future is improving however, in that the government and Aboriginal groups are working together towards a positive outcome through the implementation of innovative government policies aimed at tacking the core issues affecting Aboriginal communities around Australia."
Abstract This paper discusses the extensive health concern that exists within the Native Hawaiian population of Hawaii County. It describes the healthissues that exist and the fact that at the same time the people are being afflicted by poverty and an increasing decline in their lifestyles. The paper looks at the reasons for these healthissues and provides resolutions to improve the situation.
From the Paper "Because of these issues it is imperative that the leaders of Hawaii County work diligently to develop effective programs that will serve the needs of this population. Programs through health care, social services and community awareness will begin to aid the Native Hawaiian population if they become active now. Perhaps through a concentrated effort of each of these entities Hawaii County can assist the Native people that represent the heritage of Hawaii and be attentive to the needs of this population, demonstrating value in all people of society and beginning a new history of the care of Native people in the nation."
Abstract This paper argues that the current global healthissues indeed are multidimensional and complex, and cannot be considered outside of the social determinants of health. According to this paper, the ethic of care and care as a moral ideal, prevent the nurse from despair over the state of the global village. As formidable as the challenges are to implementing global health for all as policy and practice, the nurse and nursing as a profession have a vision of the future as well as certain strategies at heir disposal.
From the Paper "The vision of the global future can be reduced to two scenarios. One of these involves multiple and complex problems whereby the goal of global health for all is just not possible. In fact, one argument is that the WHO is hypocritical by being fearful to follow its own credo of health for all. The second scenario involves the nurse as a change agent who is not passive but has a strategic vision and is capable of strategic planning (Bezold & Hancock, 1996). "
Abstract This paper takes a look at how women's healthissues are portrayed by the media, focusing specifically on a women's publication entitle "Glow". This paper shows how a large percentage of these messages regarding healthissues transmitted via the media, are in fact, of no true value.
From the Paper "Very influential messages are transmitted through all the mass media about women's health. Many of those messages are false but can be combined with authentic health information for women. For example, the structural determinants of health are largely ignored by the magazine so that the impression given to women is that they can achieve control over their own health (Denton & Walters, 1999). This paper will review and analyze the content of a women's magazine entitled "Glow". This magazine contains a specific health section which comprises approximately 25 percent of the entire content. Another section is devoted to fitness and nutrition. "
Abstract This paper examines health and disease-related issues as they are presented in eight articles in the "Toronto Star". The paper divides the articles into specific health categories depending upon the topic and explores what resolutions to health care problems the articles provide.
From the Paper "The first article up for discussion is Leslie Ferenc's October 12, 2006, article entitled, "Donors Make Dreams Come True." As the title implies, the story is about donations - albeit not about organ donations but about donations to Canada's Children's Wish Foundation. The article is very fulsome in its praise of the Foundation and touchingly recounts one young mother's experiences with it (R14). The socio-environmental approach to addressing health issues (as mentioned in our course readings) emphasizes the importance of health organizations and communities to maintaining public health, and surely there are few organizations which have given more to help improve the well-being of young palliative care patients (and especially their families) then the Children's Wish Foundation - and surely there are fewer ways by which a community can improve the mental health and well-being of its members than by giving to such an organization."
Abstract This paper examines the pollution problems facing Las Vegas. The author argues that Las Vegas has in the past violated major health standards and has been the major culprit in air pollution. This paper analyses how the city of Las Vegas can address the problem. Included is an analysis of health risks to the local population, risks effecting the environment, as well as economic and political issues relating to the problem.
From the Paper "Next to the famously smog-clogged Los Angeles, Las Vegas is one of the most polluted cities in the United States. (Clean Fresh Air.com) In fact, according to the EPA, Las Vegas was the only city in the entire country that violated all the federal health standards for the three major types of air pollution between 1989 and 1998. The prime culprit was dust from construction and unpaved roads and lots. This statistic is particularly shocking when one considers the fact that on a national basis, the levels of all six federally regulated pollutants decreased between 1989 and 1998. (?EPA Reports Las Vegas Violated Air Pollution Standards.?)"
Abstract This paper is an in-depth examination of some of the many health and safety issues that students attending vocational schools face on a daily basis. Some of the problem areas include-- equipment safety, healthissues and the equipment, teacher instruction and the actual assembly of the machines used in the different workshops. The author also suggests some different ways to reduce accidents, including instructional videos and improved teacher training methods.
From the Paper "Even though the health and safety standards for vocational education were presented to all students, there were many reports of injuries among young adult workers. So, the Training Intervention Effectiveness Research of Vocational Education Safety and Health Instructional Materials--New--The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) proposed to study the effectiveness of safety and health curricula to be made available for secondary vocational schools in the 98-99 school year (NIOSH federal register)."
Abstract This paper explains how to design empirical research and evaluates the research of others. The paper discusses the philosophy of social sciences and several other theoretical approaches in public health. The main details of public health research design are explored, giving the strengths and weakness of various designs.
From the Paper "Indeed, one may design empirical research in a bioethical milieu, for example, which delves into the diagnosis of a life-threatening illness, the empirical results of which "informs deliberations about the extent to which it is morally important..." for researchers to share "comprehensive information" to patients in various cultural contexts. Moreover, that specific empirical research, Sugarman continues, "can help to describe cultural beliefs about the appropriateness of providing health-related information (such as that data in the above-mentioned "life-threatening" malady). Further, empirical research can be designed - and later evaluated - with an eye towards a theoretical approach to defining contemporary attitudes which are tied to hot-button health issues such as abortion, cloning, doctor-assisted suicide and stem-cell research."
