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Week 8 Complete Your Week 8 Discussion Prompts

Please watch the film, And the Band Played On. This film may be available on the Internet through free sites such as Youtube and Vimeo (please note: accessing these sites is at your own risk). You may also view the film for purchase online through sites such as Amazon or HBO. The film depicts how the CDC discovered how HIV was being transmitted and highlights the principles of epidemiology, human behavior, and society's view of controversial topics.

Discuss the factors that inhibited the early fight against AIDS. Do you believe the AIDS outbreak could have been stopped? Why or why not? What role does advocacy play in the film? How much publicity does HIV/AIDS receive today? Explain the story of HIV/AIDS in the 21st century.

Paper Assignment: Global Health Risk Analysis

Select a global health issue such as Anthrax, Bioterrorism, Cholera, Clostridium botulinum infection, Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus, Ebola virus disease, Escherichia coli, Human immunodeficiency virus disease, Malaria, Plague, Severe respiratory distress syndrome, Smallpox, Suicide, Tuberculosis, Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus infection, West Nile virus. Write a 4-page paper that introduces the health issue and discusses the interventions necessary to prevent the issue and promote health.

The paper should include:

  • An introduction/overview of the health issue and its prevalence in the United States and worldwide
  • Contributing factors
  • Prevention strategies
  • Signs and symptoms
  • Diagnostic tests (if applicable)
  • Advanced practice nursing roles and management strategies
  • Medical/pharmacological management (if applicable)
  • Follow-up care
  • Conclusion

Format the paper according to APA style, include 2–3 credible scholarly sources, and structure your content clearly for readability and SEO optimization.

Written Document Analysis Worksheet

Analyze the document following the provided worksheet, focusing on its title, type, date, author, audience, purpose, key points, and unaddressed questions. Summarize your findings in complete sentences, citing specific quotations and page numbers where applicable. For example, review a historical speech or report, and interpret its significance and context.

Secondary Source Review

Research and analyze a historical journal article related to your primary source. The article should be from a reputable history journal, between 20-30 pages long, and directly related to your research focus. Summarize the article's main points, including the title, author, topic, argument, and key contents, in 1-2 pages. Properly cite the article and include an accessible link. Use the Dallas College library's JSTOR collection for your research.

References

  • American Nineteenth Century History
  • American Quarterly
  • The Journal of American History
  • Journal of American Studies
  • Journal of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era
  • Pacific Historical Review

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