The need to exert influence to safeguard the health of populations and, to avoid abuses of such power are at the heart of public health ethics (Thomas, Sage, Dillenberg & Guillorv, 2002). More than any other industry, issues that deal with patients and their welfare are of utmost importance in the healthcare industry. This is […]
Racial and ethnic disparities are disturbing facets of the American healthcare system that document the reality of unequal treatment (Betancourt et al. 2003). To better understand where one is in the process of becoming more culturally competent, it is convenient to think of the possible ways of responding to cultural differences. One of the ways […]
It is important to note leadership role as an important recipe of every business entity, whether small, private, public, multinational, medium, or large organization. It is also important to understand that common to the finest of leaders is the capacity to practice and deliver information creatively. For instance, this is the capacity to advance pertinent, […]
The two steps to foster the change process in organizations include improving sound ethical behavior within the organization and focusing on the capacity for leaders to follow instead of lead. These are significantly essential steps, even in public health settings. It is important for many organizations, small or large to understand that ethical behavior in […]
I believed the best strength that public health leaders need for success is the imagination, action and proven qualities of understanding individuals and communities with their public health concerns. While the best way to understand individual’s public health concern is to put oneself in his or her shoes, then imagine the reality of vice versa—meaning […]
The one thing public health mission and vision statements have in common is that most public health organizations aligned their mission statement to define the purpose of their organization’s existence. For example, The American Public Health Association’s (APHA) mission statement (n.d.) reads as, “improve the health of the public and achieve equity in health status.” […]
The description of an underrecognized issue in public health is the mental addiction of texting while driving. This is especially true among youngsters. This is a public health concern that requires recognition and increased awareness. Many research surveys have shown negative effects of texting while driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, (2012), […]
The Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) is very fascinating in its tenets for so many reasons and beneficial factors. Its inception was very familiar from the beginning– since the model was initially aimed at associating beliefs, behaviors, actions and psychological reactions. The basic concept that differentiates the TRA from other theories is how its model […]
The community health education theory (CHET) in conducting population health research is the Social Cognitive Theory (SCT). Community health education is any combination of learning experiences designed to help individuals and communities improve their health, by increasing their knowledge or influencing their attitudes. The idea behind SCT appealed many public health practitioners in many shapes […]
The social cognitive theory (SCT) is a type of interpersonal level approach that describes active and continues way of learning by observing others. It is grounded by many assumptions (Boston University School of Public Health, n.d.). I believed an environmental and interventional approach can be used to tackle the problem of waste scattering; it is […]
