Assessment 01 – Health Promotion Plan

For this assessment, plan a hypothetical clinical learning experience focused on health promotion associated with a specific community health concern or health need. Completing this assessment will strengthen your understanding of how to plan and negotiate individual or group participation, and this assessment will also provide the foundation for the implementation of your health promotion educational plan in Assessment 4. Before you complete the detailed instructions in the courseroom, first review the specific community health concerns or health needs below and select one to be the focus of your assessment. Each of these health concerns has broad implications not only for the individuals directly affected but also for the community at large in terms of healthcare costs, societal well- being, and overall quality of life.

• Hypertension: Also known as high blood pressure, it’s a condition where the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high.

o Potential Health Impacts: Can lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney problems, and other health issues.

• Gender Dysphoria: A condition where a person experiences discomfort or distress

because their biological sex doesn’t align with their gender identity. o Potential Health Impacts: Can lead to mental health issues like depression,

anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.

• HPV Prevention: Efforts to prevent Human Papillomavirus, a common sexually

transmitted infection that can lead to genital warts and certain types of cancer. o Potential Health Impacts: Vaccination and regular screenings can prevent most

HPV-related cancers and other complications.