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discuss concepts of epidemiology and apply nursing theories and research to a communicable disease. Refer to “Communicable Disease Chain,” “Chain of Infection,” and the CDC websites.
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Choose a communicable disease topic from the resources mentioned above or you may select one from the list below:
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Chickenpox
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Tuberculosis
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Influenza
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Mononucleosis
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Hepatitis B
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HIV
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Ebola
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Measles
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Polio
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E. coli
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Salmonella
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Listeria
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Hepatitis A
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SARS-CoV-2
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Monkeypox
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Dengue
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Botulism
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Norovirus
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Write a paper (1,000-1,500 words) in which you apply the concepts of epidemiology and nursing to research a communicable disease. Refer to “Communicable Disease Chain,” “Chain of Infection,” and the CDC websites, located in the topic Resources, for assistance when completing this assignment.
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Describe the chosen communicable disease, including causes, symptoms, mode of transmission, complications, treatment, and the demographic of interest (mortality, morbidity, incidence, and prevalence).
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Explain why this is a reportable disease. Provide details about reporting criteria.
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Describe the social determinants of health and how those factors contribute to the development of the chosen communicable disease.
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Discuss the epidemiologic triangle as it relates to the communicable disease you have selected. Include the host factors, agent factors (presence or absence), and environmental factors.
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Identify any special considerations or notifications for the epidemiologic triangle (community, schools, or general population).
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Explain the importance of demographic data to community health.
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Describe the role of the community health nurse in primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention through tasks such as case finding, reporting, data collection, analysis, and follow-up. Provide an example of how Christian worldview can be integrated by a community health nurse when working with a population impacted by the communicable disease selected.
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Identify at least one national agency or organization that addresses the communicable disease chosen and describe how the organizations contribute to resolving or reducing the impact of disease.
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Discuss a global implication of the disease. How is this addressed in other countries or cultures? Is this disease endemic to a particular area? Provide an example.
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A minimum of three peer-reviewed or professional references (i.e., professional health organizations like CDC, WHO, OSHA, DHS) is required.
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Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide.