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Assignment:
In order to pick a topic, consider developing a research question and consider the health statistics, demographics, and policies that may impact the low income population in South Carolina.
For example, you might ask, what types of services are provided for diabetic patients in South Carolina? What are the policies related to diabetes (PLWD) care in South Carolina? What are some of the social determinants of health that may impact the risk of diabetes or diabetes management? What are preventive methods? What have leaders in South Carolina done to assure prevention and management of diabetes?
You might also ask, how will the implementation of the Affordable Care Act impact pregnant women in South Carolina. Narrowing down your topic area to a specific policy and target population will enable you to focus your research and in writing your assignment. It is critical that you understand the purpose and intent of the policy as well as study the low income target population and the policies of South Carolina. It will also be important for you to understand what advocacy and community organizations are doing in South Carolina in support or against the implementation of the policy.
Read the following case study from your textbook: Case 7: Challenges with Implementing a Community-Based Potable Water System Project in a Rural Honduran Community. Now answer these questions...
1. Choose a health topic or issue that significantly or adversely impacts the low income population in South Carolina. Describe why the health topic or issue is important to consider.
2. Research health policies, programs, resources, and all other related materials, such as news articles, press releases, etc., that may provide relevant information on the topic.
3. Summarize your findings into an outline in the following format:
- On the first page, provide background information on low income people in South Carolina.
- Then, provide demographic information as well as major health issues in South Carolina.
- On the following pages, highlight the topic areas of your paper in an outline format.