Epidemiology and Population Health NURS 6700 Week 2 Assignment

Week 2 Assignment: Application of Epidemiologic Measures
Due: Day 7 (11:59 p.m. MT)
Points: 100 points
Length: 3–4 pages (excluding title page and references), double-spaced, APA 7th edition.
Instructions:
For this Assignment, you will build on your Week 1 topic selection by applying epidemiologic measures to your chosen population health problem.
Write a scholarly paper that includes the following sections:

Introduction and Problem Statement (brief recap, ½–1 page)
Restate your selected population health problem and target population.

Epidemiologic Measures (1–1.5 pages)
Report and interpret key measures of disease frequency (incidence rate, prevalence, etc.) for your problem, using credible, recent data.
Calculate or report at least one measure of association if data are available (or explain why it is not and what would be appropriate).
Include a table or figure summarizing the measures (e.g., rates by age, gender, location, or time trends).

Data Sources (1 page)
Describe at least two primary and two secondary data sources relevant to your topic.
Evaluate their strengths, limitations, accessibility, and potential for bias or error in your context (e.g., urban/rural Kenya or East Africa).

Implications for Evidence-Based Practice (½–1 page)
Discuss how these measures and data sources inform advanced nursing practice, program planning, or policy development.
Address links to health equity, social determinants of health, and Walden’s mission of positive social change.


Requirements:

Use formal, scholarly writing in the third person.
Cite a minimum of 5–6 scholarly, peer-reviewed sources (course readings count; prioritize recent data from reputable organizations).
Format strictly according to APA 7th edition (title page, level headings, in-text citations, reference list).
Submit your assignment to Turnitin via the Walden submission link and review the similarity report.

Submission: Upload your Word document (.doc or .docx) to the Week 2 Assignment submission link in Canvas.
Tips for Success

Use specific, current data (e.g., from WHO, CDC Wonder, Kenya Demographic and Health Survey, or peer-reviewed literature).
Create a clear, well-labeled table for measures to enhance readability.
Focus on application rather than just definitions.
If data for exact calculations are unavailable, use reported rates and interpret them critically.
Proofread for APA accuracy and scholarly tone.

These instructions align with the course emphasis on epidemiologic methods, data sources, and their direct relevance to evidence-based population health nursing practice.
Important: Check your specific Canvas module for any instructor modifications, exact rubric criteria, or additional resources. If your syllabus provides different details (e.g., specific page length, required calculations, or focus on a particular measure), use those as the primary guide.