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1. Risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
Risk factors for cardiovascular disease.Risk factors for cardiovascular disease.Maria is 15
years old and 74 pounds overweight. Her father is an uber driver who was recently
diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Her mother works for a cleaning
company. She is overweight with lipid disorder (high blood levels of low-density lipoprotein
(LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides). She is taking two antihypertensive medications at
present time. At a recent health science fair at Maria’s school, a student-led screening clinic
documented Maria’s blood pressure at 141/92 mm Hg. The family immigrated from
Nicaragua 3 years ago and they do not have health insurance.During health science fair, the
following data was recorded: 56% of the students with BMI 25.0 to <30 and 18% of the
students with BMI 30.0 or higher.Consider yourself a community health nurse.1. Is obesity a
major health issue in the United States?2. According to the National Health and Nutrition
Examination Survey (NCHS, CDC; BRFSS, 2012), how is obesity defined?3. What is your role
as a community nurse?4. What risk factors should be explored for Maria’s family for
cardiovascular disease? Mention social determinants of health in this case. Incorporate the
concepts of health promotion and risk reduction.5. Would you apply any of the behavioral
change models to address health promotion and risk reduction in this case (theoretical
frameworks of behavioral change / models discussed on Chapter 5 of textbook). Describe
your selection.6. Public health nurses use statistics to demonstrate the need for obesity
program development and community interventions. According to the most recent CDC
data: What data were identified about obesity in children and adults?7. Is there a necessity
of planning a community nursing intervention? How will you do that? Will you work alone
or in collaboration / teamwork? Will you look for funding? How?8. If you decide to do a
community intervention. How would you evaluate the community-level intervention(s)?9.
Will you use social marketing to change health behaviors or beliefs, social or cultural norms,
or community standards to improve health or benefit society. Which resources will you
use?10. Mention research studies that any of the above (1 through 9) (mention at least 3
research studies in the paper).Research Assignment # 1ORDER NOW FOR CUSTOMIZED,
PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPERSPurposeThe student will read and understand the given case
scenario and further develop a hypothetical project/ paper. The student will answer given
questions that will serve as a guide for this project. Also, the student will explain key
concepts and apply theoretical frameworks, models and/ or theories pertinent to this
case.General directions1. You will submit one (1) paper as part of this assignment
(individual assignment).2. Your research paper must follow APA format according to

2. Publication Manual American Psychological Association (APA) (6th ed.). Include a cover
page and headings per 6th edition APA guidelines.3. The research paper should be
minimum of 3 pages (not including the title or reference pages) – maximum of 6 pages (not
including the title or reference pages), single spaced, Times New Roman, Size 12, and 5
references about the topic (3 must be peer-reviewed journal articles).Research
PaperInclude the following components:1. Introduction2. Problem Statement3. Population
of Interest4. Key concepts such as: obesity, social determinants of health, health promotion
and risk reduction, role of community health nurses.5. Theoretical frameworks of
behavioral change / models6. Planning community intervention / Funding7. Evaluate the
community-level intervention8. Social marketing / resources9. Research studies (at least 3
peer-reviewed journal articles in the paper)10. Conclusion11. References PageMAXIMUN
POINTS – 100It accounts for 25% of your final gradeRequirements: 4