HCM 5240 Health and Disease
Extra Credit – Exploring Social Determinants of Health and Disease Outcomes
Total points possible: 75 points
Due Date: Monday, April 15 by 11:59 PM ET
Course Objectives
Evaluate the utility and limitations of different epidemiological study designs for research in health services epidemiology
Appraise the current state of epidemiological evidence for relationships of the social determinants of health and the development of selected diseases.
Overview:
This extra credit assignment offers an opportunity to delve deeper into the complex issues surrounding the role of social determinants of health and disease outcomes, as discussed in the ORWH Webinar on Social Determinants of Health and Disease Outcomes through Approaches that Address Social Determinants of Health. The webinar, part of ORWH’s Understudied, Underrepresented, and Underreported (U3) Women’s Health Lecture Series, featured lectures by Marie Lynn Miranda, Ph.D., and Leah H. Rubin, Ph.D., M.P.H.
This assignment includes three parts, each worth 25 points, totaling 75 points for the entire assignment.
Watch the ORWH Webinar on Social Determinants of Health and Disease Outcomes
NIH. 2020. Social Determinants of Health and Disease Outcomes. Retrieved on March 15, 2024 frrom https://orwh.od.nih.gov/in-the-spotlight/all-articles/orwh-hosts-webinar-social-determinants-health-and-disease-outcomes
Part 1: Dr. Miranda’s Lecture Analysis (25 points)
Summarize Dr. Miranda’s lecture on “Assessing Residential Segregation’s Role in Shaping Health and Well-Being,” focusing on key points related to national and local population patterns, racial isolation, and its correlation with poor health outcomes.
Discuss the implications of Dr. Miranda’s findings for understanding the impact of housing and zoning policies on health disparities.
Analyze Dr. Miranda’s call to action for researchers to utilize the data provided and contribute to actionable solutions to address racial segregation and improve community well-being.
Part 2: Dr. Rubin’s Lecture Analysis (25 points)
Summarize Dr. Rubin’s lecture on “Social Determinants of Central Nervous System (CNS) Dysfunction in Research and Clinical Practice: A Lesson from HIV,” highlighting the cognitive and mental health issues associated with HIV and the role of social determinants in exacerbating CNS dysfunction.
Evaluate the significance of Dr. Rubin’s research findings from the Women’s Interagency HIV Study (WIHS) in understanding the complex interplay between social determinants and HIV-related CNS dysfunction.
Discuss the implications of Dr. Rubin’s work for improving cognitive and mental health assessments and interventions in HIV outpatient care settings.
Part 3: Reflection and Integration (25 points)
Reflect on the overarching themes and insights gained from both lectures, considering the intersectionality of social determinants and their impact on health outcomes.
Integrate concepts and examples from the lectures into a cohesive discussion, highlighting commonalities, differences, and areas for further exploration.
Propose potential strategies or interventions informed by the webinar content to address social determinants of health and promote health equity in clinical and research settings.
Submission Guidelines:
Submit a comprehensive written report addressing all three parts of the assignment.
Use appropriate academic formatting and citation style for referencing sources, as described in this course.
Ensure clarity, coherence, and organization in your writing.
Follow all formatting guidelines from the SAP.
(Formatting Guidelines:
All written parts should be double-spaced, 12 point font with 1 inch margins.
Include a Title page for your paper.
In academic or college writing, research reports use third person pronouns and do not use “I” or “you.”
Citations should be in AMA format
View full AMA Reference Guidelines: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/ama_style/index.html
All paraphrased and referenced material should have both in-text citations and should be cited in a ‘References’ section at the end of each section. You may not use blocks of quoted material with quotation marks. All statements should be paraphrased from any cited material.
Note: Any paper that does not include in-text citations and references will earn a 0, as this is plagiarism. Learn more here: https://www.ox.ac.uk/students/academic/guidance/skills/plagiarism
This extra credit assignment offers an opportunity for in-depth exploration and critical analysis of epidemiological concepts and research, contributing to your understanding of health services epidemiology. It is optional and should be completed in addition to regular coursework.
