READ CAREFULLY, choose a topic and then write the essay over that topic. Only pick one topic ur doing the paper over one topic so pick only 1. Make sure the reference page actually goes to the correct journal article. Follow rubric correctly. Thank you

1. Title page (1 page)
2. Main narrative of discussion paper (3-5 pages)
3. References (1 page)

Option 1 Topic: Obesity Prevention and Treatment Programs

There are several obesity prevention and treatment programs in the literature. Please identify three journal articles describing obesity interventions (including nutrition, or exercise, or mindfulness or a combination of nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness) designed for a specific population (e.g., ethnic group, age group, and gender group. For each article, include the following in any essay:

1. What is or are the primary objectives/goals/research questions of this study?
2. What is or are the study’s hypotheses?
3. Who is the target population? Who are the study subjects? Be descriptive.
4. What are the measures to assess the impact of intervention?
5. What are the results of the study? What are the findings of the research

Option 2 Topic: Virtual Health Programs

Virtual health programs have proliferated since the onset of the Covid pandemic lockdown. Identify three virtual nutrition or physical activity programs designed for a specific group (e.g., ethnic group, age group, and gender group). For each article, include the following in any essay:

1. What is or are the primary objectives/goals/research questions of this study?
2. What is or are the study’s hypotheses?
3. Who is the target population? Who are the study subjects? Be descriptive.
4. How was the study conducted? What were the components of the intervention that the participants engaged in?
5. What are the measures to assess the impact of intervention?
6. What are the results of the study? What are the findings of the research?

Guidelines

Content and Organization

The discussion main narrative paper is brief (at least 3 pages, no more than 5 pages) and succinet, but comprehensive and contains arguments supported by credible and reputable references and sources (e.g., CDC, academic journals like Body Image). The discussion paper must provide relevant information that is presented in a logical order while thoroughly addressing each point. The ideas are arranged logically to support the central argument. They flow smoothly from one to another and are clearly linked to each other.

Using APA 7″ ed. guidelines, discussion paper must include the following content:

1. Title page (1 page)
2. Main narrative of discussion paper (3-5 pages)
3. References (1 page)

Format

• Document: Word
• Length: title page (1 page), main narrative (3 min., 5 max. pages), and references (up to 2 pages) Margins: 1 inch each side and double-spaced lines
• Font: Times Normal Roman Style: APA 7th ed.
• References: APA Publication Manual, Seventh Edition (2020) or the following links for correct citation formatting for citation list and in-text references (e.g., parenthetical)
  APA Author-Date Citation System (in-text/parenthetical)
  Common Reference Examples Guide of APA 7th edition (bibliography):

Hi, I need help completing a public health program evaluation assignment. This is a group project, but I am responsible for one quantitative outcome.

My assigned outcome is: Increased awareness regarding mental health struggles
I will be using quantitative data (pre/post analysis) to measure this.

Program assumptions:

• Program has 50 participants
• Each group member has 1 unique outcome
• Each member must have a unique dataset, measurement tool, analysis, interpretation, and recommendations
• I must use mock Excel data provided by my professor

MOST IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS

• You MUST use my raw quantitative data (Excel file)
• You MUST use the Pre/Post Analysis Excel Template provided by my professor
• My analysis must be based on pre-test and post-test data
• My work must reflect my unique dataset and outcome (not shared with other group members)
• Do NOT create your own dataset, variables, or methods

Important: Materials to Use

You must base everything on my previous work:

• Assignment 1
• Assignment 2
• Evaluation Tool Development Worksheet

These must guide my outcome, measurement tool, data analysis, and interpretation. Do NOT introduce new ideas that are not consistent with my previous assignments.

What I need help with:

Part 1: Data Analysis (1 paragraph – one per outcome/student – 10 points):
Depending on how you are measuring your outcome, respond to the corresponding section below.

A. Quantitative Outcome

Using Group Assignment 2 and the Quant Methods lecture as a guide, describe your data and how you analyzed it. Include the following:

• Statistical tests: what statistical tests did you use (e.g., descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, t-tests) and why?
• Software: Identify the analytical program(s) you used (e.g., SPSS, Excel, R, Stata)

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Part 2: Results / Findings (1 paragraph)
After analyzing your data using Dr. Blooms Excel templates ():

• Summarize main findings for each outcome in a clear narrative form.
• Describe what the data show not just the numbers, but their meaning as it relates to your outcome.
  • Example (quantitative): Post-test scores were significantly higher than pre-test scores (p = .02), suggesting improved knowledge of tobacco harms.
  • Example (qualitative): Participants frequently described feeling more connected to peers, reflecting an increase in perceived social support.

• Include one visual per outcome (e.g., table, pie chart, or bar chart). Do NOT use a screenshot of your SPSS or Excel output. You must create a visual yourself. Be sure to label your visuals correctly.
  • Example: Figure 1. Change in Knowledge Scores Pre- and Post-Program)

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Part 3: Connect Findings to Literature (1 paragraph)

Report your findings and discuss how your findings relate to existing research and evaluation studies. Be sure to cite 1-2 peer-reviewed articles per outcome to support your discussion (use in-text citations).

• Reiterate whether your outcome was met successfuly or not.
• Are your results similar to or different from prior findings? How?
• Identify remaining gaps and provide a recommendation / future direction for program planners and evaluators based off of your findings.

  Example: Participants reported higher levels of confidence in talking about consent and setting boundaries with romantic and sexual partners. Our results are consistent with Bloom et al. (2021), who found that comprehensive consent education programming increases students confidence discussing sexual boundaries. Future sex education programming should spend additional classroom time role-playing boundary setting, which may help build confidence to set boundaries in the real world with a real romantic or sexual partner.”

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Part 4: Strengths and Limitations (1 paragraph)

Describe the major strengths (minimum 2) and limitations (minimum 2) of your evaluation.

Think about your evaluation design, sample, measurement tool, data quality, and analysis methods. How might these factors have influenced your results or their generalizability? Consider common limitations that might have influenced your results or their generalizability.

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Part 5: Overall Summary (1 paragraph)
Provide an overall conclusion stating whether the program was successful or not, and clearly explain why based on the findings.

Submission Requirements (MANDATORY):

• Must be written in paragraph form only (no bullet points)
• Single-spaced, 12-point font (Times New Roman, Calibri, or Arial)
• Maximum 3 pages (excluding figures and references)
• Must be completed in a Google Doc (live link submission required)
• I must show my work using version history
• I must add my professor and TA as editors to the Google Doc
• Must include in-text citations
• Must submit PDFs of all sources, labeled with author + year, in a Google Drive folder

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Additional Notes (VERY IMPORTANT):

• Use simple, clear wording
• Writing must sound natural and like student work

Please do NOT use AI or ChatGPT-generated language and do not plagiarize. My professor is very strict about originality and academic integrity. All responses must be written in original wording.

If you have access to Turnitin, please run the assignment and provide the report.

1. Select one of the listed substances.

• National Institute on Drug Abuse. (n.d.). . National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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2. Write a response.

Discuss the differences between primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of substance abuse disorders. Include the following subheadings:

1. Provide a definition for primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of substance abuse disorders. Include at least two in-text citations to support your answer.
2. Provide an example of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention for the substance you selected from the list above. Include at least two in-text citations to support your answer.
3. Watch and provide statistics (use rates, number of people affected, etc.) regarding your selected substance from the list above.
4. Discuss how the Affordable Care Act relates to primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of substance abuse disorders. Include at least two in-text citations to support your answer.
5. Include a word count before the reference section. At least 1,500 words (not including title and reference pages) are required.
6. References: At least six references are required. In-text citations and reference list should be in APA style. References should come from peer-reviewed and scientifically-based sources.1. Select one of the listed substances.
   • National Institute on Drug Abuse. (n.d.). . National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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   2. Write a response.Discuss the differences between primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of substance abuse disorders. Include the following subheadings:

   1. Provide a definition for primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of substance abuse disorders. Include at least two in-text citations to support your answer.
   2. Provide an example of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention for the substance you selected from the list above. Include at least two in-text citations to support your answer.
   3. Watch and provide statistics (use rates, number of people affected, etc.) regarding your selected substance from the list above.
   4. Discuss how the Affordable Care Act relates to primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of substance abuse disorders. Include at least two in-text citations to support your answer.
   5. Include a word count before the reference section. At least 1,500 words (not including title and reference pages) are required.
   6. References: At least six references are required. In-text citations and reference list should be in APA style. References should come from peer-reviewed and scientifically-based sources.

1. Explore
2. Answer the following questions:
   • List five lessons you learned from the data
   • Contrast the statistics provided in the dataset with more recent ones
   • Discuss how could you use what you learned from this data in the design of a substance use prevention program
   • Post a question from the data that you would like your classmates to answer
   • References used to support your statements- At least two references

Grant Writing

PHHA 579w

The following questions can be answered using one or more of the following websites:

Foundationsearch.com (use your subscription)

Candid.org

NOTE: With each search, make sure to set Type of Granting Foundation to All Foundations.

1-3) What are the largest foundation grants since 2005 that went to entities in the following cities:

(3 points, foundationsearch.com)

• Who received ii. How much iii. Who from

1. San Antonio, TX _________________ ___________ ___________________

2. Medford, OR _________________ ___________ ___________________

3. Paradise, CA _________________ ___________ ___________________

4) Since 2010, what foundation provided the biggest grant to the Central Asia Institute? (foundationsearch.com)

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5-6) How many board members have the last name Moore at the Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation in the most recent report, and how much in total assets does the entity have? Do the same search for the William Randolph Hearst Foundation, and provide answers. (2 points, foundationsearch.com report or guidestar.org).

Number of board members named Moore: _______________ Total assets: ____________________

Number of board members named Hearst: _______________ Total assets: ____________________

7-8) Since 2015, how much was the largest grant from The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and what entity received it, and how much was the largest grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and what entity received it. (2 points, foundationsearch.com)

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9-10) Name four foundations that provided grants related to the COVID-19 pandemic. (2 points, foundationsearch.com or Candid.org)

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11-12) For Butte County, California, what were the largest grants in the following categories since 2016: (2 points, foundationsearch.com)

11. Arts and culture: From: To: Amount:

12. Comm. Development: From: To: Amount:

13. Environment: From: To: Amount:

14. Health: From: To: Amount:

NOTE: Candid appears to have removed content required to answer this next question! Everyone gets a free pass on this one, and you dont have to provide an answer to get the points. 15) Use the Candid.org Foundation Landscapes section to call up top funders in the Advancing Human Rights category. Name three foundation funders that fund related topics.

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16-20) How much is the largest grant since 2020 at the following entities, and what foundation gave it:

16) Monterey Bay Aquarium

17) Catalyst

18) North Valley Community Foundation

19) Chico State Enterprises

20) Boys and Girls Clubs of the North Valley (was previously Boys and Girls Club of the North Valley, and make sure to add that s to club.

Assignment Overview

Health misinformation is common on social media and can impact people’s decisions and behaviors. In this assignment, you will identify a real example of health misinformation, explain why it is misleading, and rewrite it using accurate, easy-to-understand information.

Instructions

Step 1: Find an Example of Misinformation

Find a real example of health misinformation from:

Social media (TikTok, Instagram, X, Facebook, etc.)

A website, blog, or video

Requirements: Topic must be related to public health (examples: vaccines, nutrition, mental health, COVID-19, vaping, sexual health). Include a screenshot, link, or copy of the post.

Step 2: Describe the Misinformation (1 paragraph)

Explain what the post is saying.

Include:

What is the main claim?

Who is it aimed at?

Why might people believe it?

Step 3: Explain Why It Is Misleading (1 paragraph)

Describe what is wrong with the information.

Consider:

Is it false or exaggerated?

Is it missing important facts?

What could happen if people believe it?

Step 4: Provide Correct Information

Use at least 2 credible sources to explain the correct information.

Examples of good sources:

CDC

WHO

Government or university health websites

Requirements:

Clearly explain the correct information in your own words

Include APA citation list

Step 5: Rewrite the Message

Rewrite the original message so it is accurate and easy to understand.

Your version should:

Be clear and simple

Avoid complicated terms

Be appropriate for the same audience

Include a helpful takeaway or advice

You can write this like a social media post, short paragraph, or script.

Formatting Requirements: