ASSIGNMENT 2 – ESSAY Due date: Wednesday 11th October 2023, 2pm Weighting: 50% Length and/or...

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ASSIGNMENT 2 – ESSAY
Due date: Wednesday 11th October 2023, 2pm

Weighting: 50%

Length and/or format: 2000 words

Purpose: Enables you to articulate your knowledge of health as a societal
issue, and the role of the nurse in addressing community health
issues.

Learning outcomes assessed: LO3, LO4, LO5

How to submit: Turnitin

Return of assignment: Turnitin

Assessment criteria: Ru
ic

Description:

Part A – food insecurity as a societal health issue (800 words)

i. Identify why there is food insecurity within your chosen country.
ii. Discuss the main health outcomes of this societal issue within the population.

Part B – the nurse’s role (1200 words)

You are a nurse working in the UN (United Nations) and your role requires you to work in a
community within your chosen country (community does not need to be specified). Your primary
esponsibility is to address food insecurity and malnutrition.

i. Using action area three of the Ottawa Charter, ‘strengthening community actions’, discuss
how the community nurse would empower and engage stakeholders in addressing food
insecurity?

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REFERENCING
This unit requires you to use the APA 7th edition referencing system.
https:
libguides.acu.edu.au
eferencing/apa7
WORD COUNT

What is included in a word count?
Essentially, all text within an assessment item from the introduction through to the conclusion is
counted in the word count. This includes all, direct quotes and headings. The word count does not
include the following:
 Title page
 Reference list
 Appendices
 Tables
 Figures and legends

In this folder & below you will find information which will be useful for this assessment.
Food Security | Rising Food Insecurity in 2023 (worldbank.org)
Food Insecurity And Health Outcomes | Health Affairs
Australia’s new government must tackle food insecurity | Pursuit by The University of Melbourne
(unimelb.edu.au)
Food insecurity: A key determinant of health - Archives of Psychiatric Nursing
How To Get A UN Job as A Nurse (Complete Guide) - Humanitarian Careers

https:
libguides.acu.edu.au
eferencing/apa7
https:
www.worldbank.org/en/topic/agriculture
ief/food-security-update
https:
www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff XXXXXXXXXX
https:
pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/australia-s-new-government-must-tackle-food-insecurity
https:
pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/australia-s-new-government-must-tackle-food-insecurity
https:
www.psychiatricnursing.org/article/S XXXXXXXXXX/fulltext
https:
humanitariancareers.com/un-nurse-jobs
TEXTS AND REFERENCES

Recommended documents/webpages
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW XXXXXXXXXX, July 7). Australia’s health 2022.
https:
www.aihw.gov.au
eports-data/australias-health

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW XXXXXXXXXX, May 11). Australian Health Performance
Framework https:
www.aihw.gov.au
eports-data/australias-health-performance/australias-
health-performance-framework

Australian Government, Department of Health & Aged Care (2021, December 12). National
Preventive Health Strategy 2021–2030 National Preventive Health Strategy 2021–2030 |
Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

United Nations. Sustainable Development Goals (n.d.) https:
sdgs.un.org/goals

World Health Organisation (WHO XXXXXXXXXXOttawa Charter for Health Promotion
http:
www.euro.who.int/ data/assets/pdf_file/0004/129532/Ottawa_Charter.pdf

World Health Organisation (WHO XXXXXXXXXXPrimary Health Care https:
www.who.int/health-
topics/primary-health-care#tab=tab_1

Recommended texts

Clendon, J. & Munns, A XXXXXXXXXXCommunity health and wellness: Principles of primary health care
(7th ed.). Chatswood, NSW: Elsevier Australia. (online in Clinical Key)
Fleming, M. L., Parker, E., Co
ea-Velez, I XXXXXXXXXXIntroduction to public health (4th ed.).
Chatswood, NSW: Elsevier Australia. (online in Clinical Key)

Guzys, E., Brown, R., Halcomb, E. & Whitehead, D XXXXXXXXXXAn introduction to community and
primary health care (3rd ed.). Cam
idge UK: Cam
idge University Press.

Talbot, L., & Ve
inder, G XXXXXXXXXXPromoting health: The primary health care approach (6th ed.).
Chatswood, NSW: Elsevier Australia. (online in Clinical Key)

APPENDICES

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https:
www.aihw.gov.au
eports-data/australias-health
https:
www.aihw.gov.au
eports-data/australias-health-performance/australias-health-performance-framework
https:
www.aihw.gov.au
eports-data/australias-health-performance/australias-health-performance-framework
https:
www.health.gov.au
esources/publications/national-preventive-health-strategy XXXXXXXXXX?language=en
https:
www.health.gov.au
esources/publications/national-preventive-health-strategy XXXXXXXXXX?language=en
https:
sdgs.un.org/goals
http:
www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/129532/Ottawa_Charter.pdf
https:
www.who.int/health-topics/primary-health-care#tab%3Dtab_1
https:
www.who.int/health-topics/primary-health-care#tab%3Dtab_1
APPENDIX 2 Criterion referenced ru
ic – Assessment task 2 - Essay

Criteria
(Marks)
High Distinction
100-85%
Distinction
84-75%
Credit
74-65%
Pass
64-50%
Fail
49-0%
Fail
(No attempt
made)
Critical Thinking, Reasoning
and Evidence
Part A
Why there is food insecurity
within the chosen country is
identified.
Main health outcomes of this
societal issue within the
population is discussed.
20 marks
17 – 20 marks 15 – 16 marks 13 – 14 marks 10 – 12 marks 0 – 9 marks 0 marks
Country, presentation of
food insecurity within
selected country and
health outcomes have
een comprehensively
articulated, and
seamlessly supported by a
wide range of relevant and
credible sources.
Country, presentation of
food insecurity within
selected country and
health outcomes are
credible, clear, and
carefully constructed
supported by a range of
elevant and credible
sources.
Country, presentation of
food insecurity within
selected country and
health outcomes are
clearly discernible and
logically sequenced and
supported by mostly
credible sources.
Country, presentation of
food insecurity within
selected country and
health outcomes are
elevant and credible, but
limited, and supported by
some credible sources.
Country, presentation of
food insecurity within
selected country and
health outcomes are
limited, and not supported
y credible sources.
Country, presentation
of food insecurity
within selected
country and health
outcomes are not
addressed and is not
supported by any
credible sources.
Critical Thinking, Reasoning
and Evidence
Part B
Area action three of the Ottawa
Charter, ‘strengthening
community actions’, and the
community nurse role in
empowering and engaging
stakeholders in addressing food
insecurity is discussed.
50 marks
XXXXXXXXXXmarks 42 – 37.5 marks 37 – 32.5 marks 32 – 25 marks 0 – 24 marks 0 marks
Strengthening community
action and the nurse’s role
are comprehensively
articulated, and
seamlessly supported by a
wide range of relevant and
credible sources.
Strengthening community
action and the nurse’s role
are credible, clear, and
carefully constructed and
supported by a range of
elevant and credible
sources.
Strengthening community
action and the nurse’s role
are clearly discernible and
logically sequenced and
supported by mostly
credible sources.
Strengthening community
action and the nurse’s role
are relevant and credible,
ut limited, and supported
y some credible sources.
Strengthening community
action and the nurse’s role
are limited, and not
supported by credible
sources.
Strengthening
community action and
the nurse’s role are
not addressed and is
not supported by any
credible sources.
Sequencing 8.5 – 10 marks 7.5 – 8 marks 6.5 – 7 marks 5 – 6 marks 0 – 4 marks 0 marks
10 marks The content in the essay
matches the outline
presented in the
introductory paragraph.
The content in the essay
matches the outline
presented in the
introductory paragraph.
The content in the essay
matches the outline
presented in the
introductory paragraph.
The content in the essay
mostly matches the outline
presented in the
introductory paragraph.
There is a clear
introduction, followed by
the body of the essay, with
a conclusion.
There is no
sequencing. There is
no evidence of
paragraphs.
Paragraphs are organised,
and there is a logical
progression of ideas so
that content flows from one
paragraph to the next.
Each paragraph relates to
a discrete idea. There are
clear linking sentences
that links each paragraph
to the next. The essay
ends with a rational
conclusion.
Paragraphs are organised
in a logical manner so that
content flows from one
paragraph to the next.
Each paragraph relates to
a discrete idea. There are
clear linking sentences
that links most paragraphs
to the next and the essay
ends with a rational
conclusion.
Most paragraphs are
organised in a logical
manner so that content
flows from one paragraph
to the next.
Most paragraphs relate to
a discrete idea. There are
some linking sentences
that link some paragraphs
to the next and the essay
ends with a conclusion.
Most paragraphs are
organised in a logical
manner.
Most paragraphs relate to
a discrete idea. The
paragraphs mostly link to
one another and the essay
ends with a conclusion.
However, content within
the body and within
paragraphs is not always
logically sequenced.
There is evidence of
paragraphs, however
paragraph structure is
disorganised, with no clear
ideas, and no links.

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Criteria
(Marks)
High Distinction
100-85%
Distinction
84-75%
Credit
74-65%
Pass
64-50%
Fail
49-0%
Fail
(No attempt made)
Mechanics - grammar,
spelling and punctuation
10 marks
8.5 – 10 marks 7.5 – 8 marks 6.5 – 7 marks 5 – 6 marks 0 – 4 marks 0 marks
There are no e
ors with
grammar, spelling and
punctuation, and the
meaning is easily
discernible.
There are no e
ors with
grammar, spelling and
punctuation, and the
meaning is easily
discernible.
There are minimal e
ors
with grammar, spelling and
punctuation, and the
meaning is easily
discernible.
There are some e
ors
with grammar, spelling,
and punctuation. However,
the meaning is readily
discernible.
There are substantial
e
ors with grammar,
spelling, and punctuation.
The e
ors detract
significantly, but the
meaning is discernible.
Grammar, spelling,
and punctuation are
such that the reader
cannot make sense of
the content.
Referencing 8.5 – 10 marks 7.5 – 8 marks 6.5 – 7 marks 5 – 6 marks 0 – 4 marks 0 marks
Use of APA 7th Edition required.
10 marks
Accurate use of APA
eferencing style in all
instances.
Accurate use of APA
eferencing style on most
occasions.
Accurate use of APA
eferencing style on most
occasions.
Accurate use of APA
eferencing style on some
occasions.
Many inaccuracies with
the APA referencing style
There are no
eferences used.
A range of in-text citations
has been used.
A range of in-text citations
has been used on most
occasions.
There is limited use of a
ange of in-text citation
formats.
There is no variation of in-
text citation format.

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Assessment 2 – Essay
Due: 26th of September 2023, 2pm

Which countries can I choose
from?
Answer: Somalia OR Haiti

The countries were selected from: United Nations OCHA (exposure.co)
https:
unocha.exposure.co/?gclid=CjwKCAjw67ajBhAVEiwA2g_jEOkyOiLdHCOAJjaxEkJy4mu5wjgnBw6QhHLitDUDV3jDeUbMNtCfdhoCuwEQAvD_BwE

Resource: The hushed tones of extreme hunger by UN Humanitarian - United Nations OCHA (exposure.co)
Devastating drought and
famine in Somalia | DW
Documentary - YouTube
UN: Hunger crisis
threatens half of
Somalia’s young
children - YouTube

nrsg-371-assessment2-topic-rubric-and-useful-information-xg0vip54.pdf

Bidusha · Accepted Answer

Famine in Somalia		2
FAMINE IN SOMALIA
Table of Contents
Part A - Food Insecurity as a Societal Health Issue in Somalia:	3
i. Why There is Food Insecurity within Somalia:	3
The root causes of Somalia's food crisis	5
Crop failures and food insecurity	5
ii. Main Health Outcomes of Food Insecurity in the Population:	6
Part B - The Nurse's Role in Addressing Food Insecurity and Malnutrition:	8
Role of UN Nurses in Addressing Food Insecurity in Somalia	8
I. Strengthening Community Activities to Address Food Insecurity:	9
Part A - Food Insecurity as a Societal Health Issue in Somalia:
 i. Why There is Food Insecurity within Somalia:
Children are especially hard hit by the food shortage. Almost 50% of Somalia's population younger than five, or over 1.4 million children, are assessed by UNICEF to be in danger of acute malnutrition because of the drawn out drought. Acute malnutrition causes hindered development, compromised invulnerable frameworks, and unsalvageable mischief to the advancement of the mind. Numerous families battle to put food on the table, not to mention pay for their children's schooling, making what is going on significantly more troublesome.
Yet again somalia is encountering a disastrous drought that could put an enormous piece of the country and its population in danger of starvation in 2022 after four back to back bombed precipitation seasons and a conjecture fifth. 1,000,000 people have proactively migrated looking for food and water (WHO, 2023).
The triple shocks of Coronavirus, a desert beetle pervasion, and the effect of the 2019-2020 floods, which incorporated the Gati tornado experienced in Bari-Puntland, are as of now influencing Somalia on top of all the other things. All the more as of late, the monetary impacts of the Ukrainian struggle have added to the perplexing helpful issue, making the area's occupants more powerless. Russia and Ukraine supply Somalia with over 90% of its wheat needs.
The dreadful juncture of emergencies that the country has encountered consistently is very deplorable. Notwithstanding the Coronavirus pandemic, which altogether diminished settlements inferable from the overall lockdowns, the nation was managing the 2019-2020 floods, which obliterated most of yields and field. Most of families in Somalia and Somaliland rely upon cash sent home by family members who are utilized abroad.
The couple of yields and field that had endure the floods were obliterated by the desert grasshopper invasion, and presently 90% of the nation is encountering serious water shortages as essential water sources have evaporated or corrupted from abuse because of sub optimal precipitation. The typical expense of water has soar in numerous areas. Somaliland, Puntland, Galmudug, Hirshabelle, and Jubaland have the most terrible impacted areas. Networks in Somalia and Somaliland have communicated to us their anxiety of another horrendous drought like the one that killed a fourth of 1,000,000 individuals in 2017 (WHO, 1986). Because of prior drought and starvation, Somalia previously had a questionable condition with respect to food security.
Brutality and battle, as well as sudden changes from drought to flooding, are at fault for the food crisis in Somalia. Crops in Somalia, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Kenya have been crushed by awful precipitation and harvests during the beyond quite a while. Because of an absence of clean water and sterilization, families are passing on from malnutrition as well as from diseases like cholera and measles. Individuals who live beneath the destitution line, which represents the greater part of the population, are especially powerless to environmental change. Because of a shortage of food and water, diseases like cholera and measles are spreading, and all the more seriously malnourished children under 5 and pregnant ladies are being confessed to medical clinics. The World Wellbeing Association (WHO) recorded 7,796 instances of cholera among January and July 2022, alongside 37 fatalities. Children younger than two made up 53.5% of the individuals who were tormented.
By October 2022, one of every five Somali children, or up to 1.5 million, may be experiencing deadly sorts of malnutrition. A long time back, Somalia's most recent starvation was broadcasted, bringing about the passings of north of 260,000 individuals, the greater part of them were children. Before the starvation was even reported, about portion of the passings were place.
The root causes of Somalia's food crisis
Droughts are happening all the more regularly and enduring longer in Somalia, and they are deteriorating because of environmental change. With the chance of a 6th bombed stormy season later in 2023, the country is presently encountering a noteworthy fifth back to back disappointment (Talbot & Verrinder, 2018). The once-fruitful region of the country is being desertified because of these droughts.
Crops cannot be created because of an absence of downpour, which causes inescapable farming failures. Droughts have likewise brought about the deficiency of water supplies, making it more trying for individuals to gain clean water and develop food. Also, the country has been tormented by beetle swarms, which have crushed crops and made it difficult for neighborhood populations to raise food.
The fight has been a misfortune for the country for a long time and has exacerbated the food. It has become more provoking for country populations to live in provincial locales and raise crops because of the conflict. Inescapable yearning and destitution are the aftereffects of this. Somalia is encountering a horrendous food crisis. Children are kicking the bucket from starvation, and families are experiencing issues tracking down food to eat. The amount of everything has constrained large number of people to leave their homes (Guzys et al., 2021).
Crop failures and food insecurity
Most of Somalia's kin is right now enduring because of the nation's moving climate. The vocations of the peaceful individuals have been undermined by extreme droughts, flighty precipitation, and increasing temperatures.

YOU CAN CHOOSE ANY ONE COUNTRY (SOMALIA OR HAITI). MINIMUM 15 APA 7TH REFERENCES. MANDATORY INTEXT CITATION. THERE IS USEFUL LINKS FOR THIS ASSESSMENT. PLEASDE CHECK RUBRICS STRICKLY.

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