Different population groups exhibit different behaviours, attitudes and beliefs about health, and experience different health problems and issues. They also face specific barriers to health and health...

Different population groups exhibit different behaviours, attitudes and beliefs about health, and experience different health problems and issues. They also face specific barriers to health and health care. This assignment requires you choose a particular population group and discuss in detail their specific health issues and characteristics. You are required as a group to develop and deliver a 10 minute presentation using PowerPoint, and to produce a group 1500 word report.


1.     select ONE of the population groups from the list below:


I selected:-


•    People experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage


2.    Find out about your chosen population group, and specifically their health characteristics and issues. You need to use reliable and up to date sources for your information.


Report - Write a 1500 word group report.

    The report needs to be written in essay format however you may use headings. Please observe the assignment word limit. Please also be guided by the marking rubric for this assessment.

All written assessments must align to scholarly standards.

Academic standards require:
•         the use of third person, unless specifically indicated otherwise;
•         APA 6th edition for in-text citations and reference list;
•         an introduction, body and conclusion or as per directions in the assessment instructions;
•         adherence to word count;
•         a 12 size font in either Arial, Times New Roman or Calibri; and
•         a 1.5 spacing.

All assessments should have a title page that specifies:

•      Unit Code & Unit Name

.    Student Name
•      Student Identification number
•      Title of assignment
•      An accurate word count including in-text citations, but not the end references



In your report you should:


•    Make clear the specific population group you are discussing and outline the characteristics of the population group (you need to introduce the features/behaviours/qualities/traits of your chosen population which make them a distinct population group).
•    Outline the major health characteristics, issues and problems experienced by the population group you have chosen  (at the local and/or national level).
•    Discuss relevant health risks for the population, including environmental factors, social determinants and health behaviours.
•    Identify common barriers to health and health care experienced by the population group.
•    Discuss the role of the nurse in caring for this specific population group.