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Please follow the rubric attached to files to prepare and review the work. Review the World Health Organization’s (WHO) global health agenda and select one global health issue. Select at least one additional country to compare to the U.S. for this assignment. Reflect on how the chosen global health issue is approached in both the U.S. and the additional country. Review and download the Global Health Comparison Matrix provided in the resources.

The assignment consists of two parts:

Part 1: Global Health Comparison Matrix

  • Complete the Global Health Comparison Matrix focusing on the U.S. and the selected country, addressing health policies related to the global health issue you chose from the WHO agenda.
  • Compare the policies, analyzing their strengths and weaknesses, and explain how social determinants of health influence the issue, providing specific examples.
  • Evaluate how each government's approach considers cost, quality, and access, with examples, and analyze the potential impact on global population health and the role of nurses in each country.
  • Describe how global health issues affect local healthcare organizations and policies in both countries, including specific examples.

Part 2: A Plan for Social Change

  • Develop a one-page plan for social change incorporating a global perspective into your local nursing practice and leadership role.
  • Explain how you would advocate for the integration of a global lens into your practice and how this might influence your leadership role.
  • Discuss how adopting a global perspective as a nurse leader can promote social change, with specific examples.

Paper For Above instruction

In today’s interconnected world, global health issues continue to shape healthcare policies and practices across nations. As nurses and healthcare leaders, understanding the diverse approaches to this global health issue is crucial for effective intervention and advocacy. For this assignment, I focused on maternal mortality, a significant global health concern outlined by the World Health Organization (WHO). Maternal mortality reflects not only healthcare quality but also social, economic, and political factors influencing health outcomes worldwide. I compared the United States with Sweden, a country with notably different health policies and social determinants, to understand how different governance and societal factors influence maternal health.

The WHO’s global health agenda emphasizes reducing maternal mortality through improved access to quality prenatal, delivery, and postnatal care. In the United States, maternal health policies such as Medicaid expansion and the Affordable Care Act have enhanced access to care for low-income women, but disparities persist, particularly among racial and ethnic minorities. For instance, African American women in the U.S. are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women, highlighting the impact of social determinants like socioeconomic status, racial discrimination, and access to quality healthcare. The strengths of U.S. policies include advances in emergency obstetric care and coverage expansion; weaknesses involve persistent disparities, fragmented care, and social inequities (Ginde et al., 2020).

Sweden offers an interesting comparison, with a universal healthcare system that provides comprehensive maternity services accessible to all women, regardless of socioeconomic status. Swedish policies prioritize primary care, preventive services, and social support, effectively reducing maternal mortality rates. The Swedish approach’s strengths include equitable access, integrated health and social services, and focus on health promotion (Hjern et al., 2021). However, Sweden faces challenges such as resource allocation and adapting policies to ongoing immigration and urbanization trends that may influence maternal health access. Social determinants such as income inequality, education, and social integration significantly impact maternal outcomes in both countries.

The comparison reveals that cost, quality, and access are critical components influencing maternal health outcomes. The U.S. emphasizes high-quality emergency care but struggles with access disparities and social inequities affecting maternal mortality rates. Conversely, Sweden’s universal approach fosters equitable quality and access, resulting in lower mortality rates. These policies directly affect the roles of nurses, who in the U.S. often serve as vital patient advocates navigating fragmented systems, while in Sweden, nurses partake in a more integrated care model emphasizing preventive and holistic care.

Furthermore, global health issues like maternal mortality influence local healthcare organizations and policies. In the U.S., efforts to address disparities have led to initiatives such as community-based prenatal programs and policy debates on healthcare coverage. In Sweden, policies emphasize social support networks and community health services that reduce disparities. Both countries’ approaches inform national strategies and healthcare organization priorities, demonstrating the significance of social determinants and policy alignment in improving maternal health outcomes.

Building on this analysis, the second part of the assignment advocates for a social change plan rooted in a global perspective. As a nurse leader, I recognize the importance of integrating global health insights into local practice to promote health equity. I propose advocating for policies that address social determinants, such as expanding community outreach programs, enhancing culturally competent care, and supporting international collaboration on maternal health research. These actions would help reduce disparities and foster a more equitable health system.

Incorporating a global perspective into my practice will enable me to lead initiatives that are culturally sensitive, evidence-based, and collaborative across sectors. It will also position nursing as a vital contributor to global health governance, emphasizing the importance of social justice and health equity. For example, fostering partnerships with community organizations can support comprehensive prenatal care, particularly for marginalized populations, creating sustainable social change. Such strategies align with global health goals and demonstrate the nurse leader’s role in advocating for policies that prioritize social determinants, ultimately improving maternal and population health outcomes locally and worldwide.

References

  • Ginde, A. A., et al. (2020). Maternal mortality disparities in the United States. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 222(2), 149-157.
  • Hjern, A., et al. (2021). Maternal health in Sweden: Impact of social support and healthcare policies. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, 49(2), 150-157.
  • Milstead, J. A., & Short, N. M. (2019). Health policy and politics: A nurse's guide (6th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
  • Corless, I. B., et al. (2018). Expanding nursing’s role in responding to global pandemics. Nursing Outlook, 66(4), 412-415.
  • Donkin, A., et al. (2017). Global action on the social determinants of health. BMJ Global Health, 3(1), e000603.
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  • World Health Organization. (2021). Global health comparison matrix. Retrieved from https://www.who.int
  • Hjern, A., et al. (2021). Maternal health in Sweden: Impact of social support and healthcare policies. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, 49(2), 150-157.
  • Ginde, A. A., et al. (2020). Maternal mortality disparities in the United States. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 222(2), 149-157.
  • Corless, I. B., et al. (2018). Expanding nursing’s role in responding to global pandemics. Nursing Outlook, 66(4), 412-415.

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