Final Project Program Evaluation Throughout the past few weeks, you have been working on the many components of your Community Needs Assessment. You identified the top health problems in your...

Final Project Program Evaluation

Throughout the past few weeks, you have been working on the many components of your Community Needs Assessment. You identified the top health problems in your community to propose a local health initiative. Then, you conducted a detailed SWOT analysis for your initiative. This week, you propose a pilot program to evaluate your initiative.

The Assignment

For this Assignment, in 4-6 pages design a pilot program and evaluation to address community needs for your Final Project initiative proposal. In your Assignment, be sure to include the following items:

Description of your proposed program that you developed in Weeks 3 and 6

Description of your proposed pilot program

Describe a small-scale program that will help to determine the feasibility of your final project

Describe how many participants, staff, volunteers, and organizations will be involved

Description of your proposed evaluation of the pilot program including a tool (Six Sigma, TQM, etc…) to improve the proposed piloted processes

You may also develop a survey, use focus groups, or interviews for the evaluation process

Description of what other health care organizations and/or nongovernmental organizations have done to address your initiative

Week 3 final project

COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Data Analysis & Initiative Proposal

(Final Project)

Abstract

The report compares the demographics of the US and North Dakota on the basis of Census 2017 in terms of population, gender, age, ethnic groups, income, education, language and poverty levels. It also compares the two places on the basis of health-related data like life expectancy and Infant Mortality rate and enlists 10 diseases with the highest prevalence in the US and North Dakota.

The second section analyzes the data collected in the first section, describes the population and health issues in each area. At last, the report illustrates three objectives we hope to accomplish with our SMART initiatives and three activities we will use to accomplish those objectives.

Keywords: Census, SMART, demographics, population

Introduction

North Dakota is a state located in Midwestern dimensions of US. It is 19^th largest state of US in the area and most sparsely populated. The capital of North Dakota is Bismarck. It is located in Great Plains region and possesses a continental climate. Most of the people speak English as their native language. Being one of the fastest growing states in the US, most of the population is involved in agriculture (50states,2018).

United States (US) is highly developed and urbanized country consists of 50 states of North America. Its capital is Washington DC and present president Donald Trump. Most of the people speak English and follow Christianity as religion. It has a diverse range of climatic conditions in different parts of the country ranging from arid, desert, Mediterranean, tropical and oceanic (Global Edge, 2018).

DATA COLLECTION WORKSHEET

Name:______________________________

City/Country: North Dakota

SECTION 1: DATA COLLECTION

HEALTH-RELATED DATA

References

United States Census Bureau XXXXXXXXXXQuick Facts United States. Retrieved on 15 March 2018 from https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/US/PST045217

United States Census Bureau XXXXXXXXXXQuick Facts North Dakota. Retrieved on 15 March 2018 from https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/ND

World Population Review XXXXXXXXXXThe United States Population 2018. Retrieved on 15 March 2018 from http://worldpopulationreview.com/countries/united-states-population/

Global Edge XXXXXXXXXXUnited States: Introduction. Retrieved on 15 March 2018 from https://globaledge.msu.edu/countries/united-states

50States XXXXXXXXXXNorth Dakota (ND). Retrieved on 15 March 2018 from https://www.50states.com/ndakota.htm

USA Health Rankings XXXXXXXXXXNorth Dakota Heart Disease. Retrieved on 15 March 2018 from http://www.worldlifeexpectancy.com/usa/north-dakota-heart-disease

SECTION 2: PROPOSAL OUTLINE

Final Project Initiative Proposal

Data Analysis & Comparison

North Dakota (ND) is a state while the US is a country. Both hugely vary in terms of area and population size. In demographics, ND has a comparatively higher population under the age of 5 years (7.3%) than the US (6.2%). The US has an increasing number of the population over the age of 65 years (15.2%) than North Dakota (14.5%). US population consists of more females while ND has a higher number of males than females (US Census Bureau, 2017).

North Dakota has a higher number of Whites (88%) than the US (73%). The second largest ethnic community in ND consists of American Indians or Alaska Natives while in the US the second majority group is Blacks or African Americans. The ratio of nonnative speaking people is considerably higher in the US (17%) than in ND (5%). The education level of both the places is relatively similar. Median household income is slightly higher in ND than in the US. Poverty levels are less in ND (10.7%) than in US (12.7%). It reflects that ND is a quality place to live economically (US Census Bureau, 2017).

Comparison of health related data shows ND has higher life expectancy and low infant mortality rates than the US. Highest mortality causing disease in ND is Cancer while in US, most of the deaths occur due to heart diseases (USA Health Rankings, 2017).

Cardiovascular Diseases

The health issue I have chosen for my population health initiative is ‘Cancer’. It is one of the major causes of deaths in all the 51 states of United States among both men and women, according to USA Health Rankings, 2017. Main causes of cancer can be obesity and sedentary lifestyle along with exposure to carcinogens.

Men and women are equally affected by the disease. Many issues like cigarette smoking, sedentary lifestyle, obesity, alcohol, exposure to carcinogens and an unhealthy lifestyle are major causes of cancer (Nichols, XXXXXXXXXXOther factors may include UV radiations exposure, air pollution and radon gas, HPV and infections, hormonal imbalances, hereditary transmission of mutated genes, and age. Cancer can be of many types depending upon the organ affected: like Breast cancer, Bowel cancer, Bladder cancer, Cervical, lung, kidney, skin, stomach or any other kind of cancer.

Population Demographics: North Dakota

As per the postulates of Gallup Healthways wellbeing Index 2013, North Dakota is the happiest state in the USA and it is a great place to settle down. The unemployment rate in ND is just 2.6% which is the lowest rate in the US (Census XXXXXXXXXXAround 25% people do agriculture and 90% of the land in the state is used for the farming purpose. The state excels in the production of spring wheat, durum wheat, lentils, beans, honey, and beef. The population consists of whites as a major community with most of the people just having high school or more degree (92%). The higher education levels are mere 28%. Total life expectancy in ND is 80 years and infant mortality rate around 16%. Cancer and Cardiovascular diseases are the top reasons for deaths in ND. These demographics are important because ND is a part of the developed country. It is smaller in size and sparsely populated with 90% of the land being used in farming. The quality of life is great because of all the available resources. The literacy rate is good, so most of the people have high school or more education level (Global Edge, 2018).

Objectives

1. To increase awareness about causes of Cancer in population.

2. To suggest ways to prevent Cancer and improving lifestyle

3. To establish free cancer screening and diagnosis centers.

Activities

Three Activities for Objective 1

1. Cancer Awareness Workshops: We can organize lively and practical cancer awareness training workshops at main parts of the state, providing the trainees all the tools and confidence to talk about cancer in the local area with other people. Cancer Awareness measures (CAM) i.e a set of questions designed to spread awareness about cancer, can be shared with people.

2. Online Courses: Free interactive courses can be planned online to give confidence and know-how about cancer myths and folk beliefs from facts. It will encourage healthy lifestyle changes.

3. Cancer Campaigns: Roadshows and hubs can attract huge crowds towards the content and programs.

Three Activities for Objective 2

1. Adopting a healthy lifestyle: Major health risks like alcohol, diet, active lifestyle and sun awareness must be informed to the public through campaigns and other initiatives.

2. To inform about Carcinogens and their possible exposure in daily life.

3. To help fight obesity and high BMI problems in children through college programs like quiz and contests.

Three Activities for Objective 3

1. Working in coordination with government policies to ensure the policies tackle the major health issues.

2. Installation of camps in popular urban and rural locations in the state to provide free cancer screening and diagnostic tests at least once a year.

3. To suggest Return on Investment (RoI) tools for decision makers of public health to model the impacts of interventions and to analyze the cost estimates against improvements and benefits.

References

Nicholes, H XXXXXXXXXXThe top 10 leading causes of death in the United States. Retrieved on 15 March 2018 from https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/282929.php

Week 6 work is attach.