PERSONAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS........ DISCUSSION BOARD DUE THURSDAY Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships Consider this scenario: Carrie has been dating John for three years. In the first year of their relationship, they were blissful and happy. Spending almost every day together, they often talked about marriage. Carrie was so happy that she started eating healthier and exercising on a regular basis. By the end of the first year, the novelty of the relationship wore off, and John paid less attention to Carrie. She became more anxious and often questioned their commitment to each other, and her exercise routine decreased. As the couple rounded the third year, John hit Carrie during an argument after she dropped a fork on the floor. John was apologetic and promised it would never happen again. Since she still loved him, she agreed to forgive him and try and make the relationship work. How might this relationship affect personal health and wellness for either partner? There are many types of relationships. Sibling-to-sibling, parent-to-child, colleague-to-colleague, to name a few. Within these various relationships, the dynamics can range from healthy to unhealthy and can affect personal health and wellness in various ways. People often have difficulty recognizing whether a relationship is healthy or unhealthy. This could lead to some unanticipated consequences. Think about what constitutes healthy and unhealthy relationships and how they can impact personal health and wellness. To prepare for this Discussion: Review Chapter 5 in  Health: The Basics, 10 th  edition .. Pay particular attention to what constitutes a healthy and unhealthy relationship. Review Chapter 4 in  Health: The Basics, 10 th  edition .. Focus on the intimate partner and interpersonal violence. Consider how you might prevent a violent or unhealthy relationship. Review the multimedia piece “Dimensions of Health Wheel.” Pay particular attention to the impact relationships have on the dimensions of health for this week.  With these thoughts in mind: By Day 4, post  an example of a healthy or unhealthy relationship. Then describe two factors that might contribute to a healthy or unhealthy relationship. Finally explain two ways a healthy or unhealthy relationship might impact personal health and wellness. ____________________________________________________________________________ PERSONAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS .... ASSIGNMENT DUE SUNDAY Application: Personal Relationships and Spiritual Health Personal relationships can be rewarding and, at times, challenging. Think back to this week’s Discussion and what constitutes a healthy or unhealthy relationship. Consider your own relationships and think about how they impact your personal health and wellness. In addition to considering your relationships, think about your spiritual health. Spiritual health is characterized by subscribing to a way of life or “a belief in a supreme being or a specified way of living prescribed by a particular r.

1. PERSONAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS........ DISCUSSION
BOARD DUE THURSDAY
Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships
Consider this scenario: Carrie has been dating John for three
years. In the first year of their relationship, they were blissful
and happy. Spending almost every day together, they often
talked about marriage. Carrie was so happy that she started
eating healthier and exercising on a regular basis. By the end of
the first year, the novelty of the relationship wore off, and John
paid less attention to Carrie. She became more anxious and
often questioned their commitment to each other, and her
exercise routine decreased. As the couple rounded the third
year, John hit Carrie during an argument after she dropped a
fork on the floor. John was apologetic and promised it would
never happen again. Since she still loved him, she agreed to
forgive him and try and make the relationship work. How might
this relationship affect personal health and wellness for either
partner?
There are many types of relationships. Sibling-to-sibling,
parent-to-child, colleague-to-colleague, to name a few. Within
these various relationships, the dynamics can range from
healthy to unhealthy and can affect personal health and wellness
in various ways. People often have difficulty recognizing
whether a relationship is healthy or unhealthy. This could lead
to some unanticipated consequences. Think about what
constitutes healthy and unhealthy relationships and how they
can impact personal health and wellness.
To prepare
for this Discussion:
Review Chapter 5 in
Health: The Basics, 10
th
edition
.. Pay particular attention to what constitutes a healthy and

2. unhealthy relationship.
Review Chapter 4 in
Health: The Basics, 10
th
edition
.. Focus on the intimate partner and interpersonal violence.
Consider how you might prevent a violent or unhealthy
relationship.
Review the multimedia piece “Dimensions of Health Wheel.”
Pay particular attention to the impact relationships have on the
dimensions of health for this week.
With these thoughts in mind:
By Day 4, post
an example of a healthy or unhealthy relationship. Then
describe two factors that might contribute to a healthy or
unhealthy relationship. Finally explain two ways a healthy or
unhealthy relationship might impact personal health and
wellness.
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PERSONAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS .... ASSIGNMENT
DUE SUNDAY
Application: Personal Relationships and Spiritual Health
Personal relationships can be rewarding and, at times,
challenging. Think back to this week’s Discussion and what
constitutes a healthy or unhealthy relationship. Consider your
own relationships and think about how they impact your
personal health and wellness.
In addition to considering your relationships, think about your
spiritual health. Spiritual health is characterized by subscribing
to a way of life or “a belief in a supreme being or a specified
way of living prescribed by a particular religion” and it also
may include “the ability to feel a part of a greater spectrum of
existence” (Donatelle, 2013, p. 8). What brings meaning to your
life and how important is your spiritual health to your personal
health and wellness?

3. To prepare
for this Application Assignment:
Complete the following Personal Health Assessments in
Health: The basics, 10
th
edition
:
Chapter 5, “Building Healthy Relationships and Understanding
Sexuality”
Chapter 4, “Preventing Violence and Injury”
Chapter 2, “Focus On: Cultivating Your Spiritual Health”
As you complete the assessments, consider the following
questions:
How Well Do You Communicate?
Are You At Risk for Violence?
What’s Your Spiritual IQ?
Review Chapter 2 in
Health: The Basics, 10
th
edition
. Also, Review the article “Spiritual wellness, holistic health,
and the practice of health education” located in the Learning
resources. Focus on the impact of spiritual health on health and
wellness.
Application Assignment
(2–3 pages):
Summarize any insights you gained related to your relationships
as a result of taking the Personal Health Assessment.
Explain how your spiritual health might impact your health and
wellness.
Explain at least three ways you may attain positive spiritual
health.
Support your work with specific citations from this week’s
Learning Resources and additional scholarly sources as
appropriate. Refer to the

4. Essential Guide to APA Style for Walden Students
to ensure that your in-text citations and reference list are
correct. Submit your Application Assignment by
Day 7
.
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RESOURCES
Readings
Donatelle, R. J. (2013).
Health: The basics, 10
th
edition
. San Francisco, CA: Pearson Benjamin Cummings.
Chapter 5, “Building Healthy Relationships and Understanding
Sexuality”
Chapter 4, “Preventing Violence and Injury”
Chapter 2, “Focus On: Cultivating Your Spiritual Health”
Hawks, S. (2004). Spiritual wellness, holistic health, and the
practice of health education.
American Journal of Health Education, 35
(1), 11–16.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Media
Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2012).
Personal Health and Wellness: Dimensions of Health Wheel
[Multimedia], Baltimore, MD: Author.
Dimensions of Health:
Week 3
Optional Resources
Lehmiller, J. J. (2009). Secret romantic relationships:
Consequences for personal and relational well-being.
Personality & Social Psychology Bulletin
,
35
(11), 1452–1466. Available through Walden Library databases.
Web Resources on

5. Cyber-safety
Washington State Office of the Attorney General: Internet
Safety (2008). Retrieved from
http://www.atg.wa.gov/InternetSafety/Adults.aspx
Wired Safety (2011). Retrieved from
http://www.wiredsafety.
org/
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BEHAVORIAL AND CULTURAL ISSUES...... ASSIGNMENT
DUE THURSDAY
Application: Factors Contributing to Health Disparities and
Ways to Address Them.
The Healthy People 2020 objectives and the Millennium Goals
are two ambitious approaches to addressing the disparities
found in vulnerable populations. In this Application
Assignment, you will determine factors that contribute to health
disparities, how culture impacts treatment in healthcare, and
how the goals and objectives plan to reduce or eliminate health
disparities.
To prepare
for this Application Assignment, review the following (with
your Healthy People assigned focus area in mind):
The definition of culture and articles relating to how culture
impacts treatment in healthcare are posted in the Doc Sharing
area under Week 3 helpful articles
Pages 24–41 of your textbook about the objectives that relate to
health care in general and, more specifically, health disparities.
The Millennium Development Goals Report 2009
http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/pdf/MDG_Report_2009_EN
G.pdf
Healthy People 2020: What Are Its Goals?

6. http://healthypeople.gov/2020/
Focus your attention on "Overarching Goal #2: Achieve health
equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all
groups."
To complete
this Application Assignment, write a
3- to 4-page paper
that addresses the following questions.
What socio-ecological factors contribute to the existence of
health disparities? (Examples include socioeconomics and
education).
How might one's
culture
serve as a barrier to equal treatment when it comes to
healthcare? Give an example. (*Note: Please remember that
culture is not skin color).
Give an example or examples of how populations experience
unequal treatment and disparity in healthcare. Provide some
statistics to help illustrate this point from the CDC, the
textbook, your Resources this week, or another reliable source.
How do the health-related Millennium Development Goals
address such health disparities?
Discuss 2 to 3 Healthy People 2020 objectives that provide a
framework for addressing health disparities, based on your
Healthy People assigned focus area.
Support your answers with statistical information about your
Healthy People assigned focus area. The following are a few
websites that provide a wealth of data regarding specific
populations and Healthy People assigned focus area:
State Health Facts, Kaiser Family Foundation
www.statehealthfacts.org
Statistical Information System, World Health Organization
http://www.who.int/whosis/en/
Interactive Map: Maps: The Global Picture
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/aids/atlas/us.html
Be sure to support your work with specific citations from this

7. week's Learning Resources and additional scholarly sources as
appropriate. Refer to the
Essential Guide to APA Style for Walden Students
to ensure that your in-text citations and reference list are
correct. Also, since this is your only application, you may want
to submit this to a Walden Writing Center tutor first as well as
run it through Turnitin.com prior to submission. Other helpful
resources include:
Citations:
http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/citations/i
ntextparenthetical
Reference List:
http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/references
"Gold Star" Application Example
Jody Early. GOLDSTAR APPLICATION EXAMPLE. Used by
permission of Jody Early.
Organizing Your Week 3 Application Pape
r. Used by permission of Shelley Armstrong.
RESOURCES>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Course Text:
Social and Behavioral Foundations of Public Health
Chapter 3, "Social Epidemiology"
This chapter will expand your knowledge to include the field of
social epidemiology, focusing on the unequal distribution of
disease patterns across social groups.
Chapter 9, "Health Disparities, Diversity, and Cultural
Competence"
The authors provide a critical perspective on the impact of
diversity and cultural competence on solving the problem of
health care disparities.
Article:
Sen, K., & Bonita, R. (2000). Global health status: Two steps

8. forward, one step back.
Lancet, 356
(9229), 577–582. Retrieved from
the Walden Library databases.
This article makes the point that although there has been
impressive improvement in the health status of individuals
around the globe, there is an urgent need for better methods of
accurately assessing health status.
Report:
Institute of Medicine. (2002).
Unequal treatment: What healthcare providers need to know
about racial and ethnic disparities in health-care: Shaping the
future for health
. Retrieved from
http://www.iom.edu/~/media/Files/Report%20Files/2003/Unequ
al-Treatment-Confronting-Racial-and-Ethnic-Disparities-in-
Health-Care/Disparitieshcproviders8pgFINAL.pdf
This report discusses the role of bias, prejudice, and
stereotyping in the unequal treatment of patients. It also
summarizes additional findings that can help health care
professionals provide equitable, high-quality care for all
patients.
Report:
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Commission to Build a
Healthier America. (2008).
Health currents: America's health starts with healthy children:
How do states compare?
Copyright 2008 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Commission
to Build a Healthier America.
This report examines the health of our nation's children from
various socioeconomic perspectives. The scholars describe their
state of health now in contrast to how it could be in the future.
Report:
United Nations. (2009).
The Millennium Development Goals report 2009

9. . Retrieved from
http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/pdf/MDG_Report_2009_EN
G.pdf
Read pages 24–41 about the goals that relate to health care in
general and, more specifically, health disparities.
Report:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Public
Health Service. (n.d.).
Executive summary: Mental health: Culture, race, and ethnicity
. Retrieved March 12, 2010, from
http://www.ct.gov/dmhas/lib/dmhas/publications/mhethnicity.pd
f
Read "Summary" and "Chapter Summaries & Conclusions."
This report documents scientific advances that deepen our
understanding of mental illness and have found a range of
effective treatments for most mental disorders. The authors
propose that cultural and social influences are not the only
determinants of mental illness and patterns for treatment, but
they do play important roles.
Optional Resources
Readings
Article:
Chan, M. (2007). Health and the MDGs: The challenges ahead.
UN Chronicle, 44
(4), 54–57.
Article:
Prinja, S., & Kumar, R. (2009). Reducing health inequities in a
generation: A dream or reality?
Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 87
(2), 84.
Article:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Agency for
Healthcare Research and Quality. (2008).
National healthcare disparities
report, 2007

10. . Retrieved from
http://archive.ahrq.gov/qual/qrdr07.htm
Book:
Board on Health Sciences Policy, Institute of Medicine of the
National Academies. (2003). Unequal
treatment: Confronting racial and ethnic disparities in health
care
. Retrieved from
http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=030908265X
Interactive Map:
Public Broadcasting Service. (Executive Producer). (2006).
Map: AIDS in the U.S.
Retrieved from
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/aids/atlas/us.html
Websites
The Office of Minority Health, U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services
http://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/
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IN THE NEWS IS COMING UP I'M POSTING SO YOU CAN
GET SOME IDEAS... MY PROFESSOR CHOOSE DISABILITY
AND SECONDARY CONDITIONS FOR ME..... ITS DUE
THURSDAY OF WEEK 5....
In the News!
Reminder:
Post a summary of the article you chose anytime between
Week 1 and by Day 4 of Week 5
.
To prepare
for the assignment, keep your eyes open for an article in an
online news publication that relates to your assigned focus area.
To complete
this assignment, post a summary of the article any time by
Day 4 of Week 5
. Also, post a comprehensive response of 600–750 words.

11. Respond
to at least one colleague by
Day 6
of
Week 5
located in the
Week 5
In the News area
.
For a complete overview of this assignment, please proceed to
the
Week 5
In the News area.
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Welcome to In the News!
The In the News assignment has been designed to give you the
opportunity to review current news articles about one of the
Healthy People assigned focus areas addressed by the Healthy
People 2020 program's Vision, Mission, & Overarching Goals:
http://healthypeople.gov/2020/
.
In the first few days of Week 1, your Instructor will assign one
of the following Healthy People assigned focus area to you
based on last name. For example, the Healthy People assigned
focus area, "Access to Health Services" would be assigned to
"Aaronson, Robert."
Access to Health Services
Arthritis, Osteoporosis, and Chronic Back Conditions
Cancer
Chronic Kidney Disease
Diabetes
Disability and Secondary Conditions
Environmental Health
Heart Disease and Stroke
HIV

12. Immunization and Infectious Diseases
Injury and Violence Prevention
Maternal, Infant, and Child Health
Mental Health and Mental Disorders
Nutritionand Weight Studies
Oral Health
Respiratory Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Substance Abuse
Vision
To prepare
for this assignment, keep your eyes open for an article in an
online news publication that relates to your Healthy People
assigned focus area. The news article should be intended for the
general public. Examples of such sources follow:
· Magazines and newspapers (e.g.,
The New York Times
)
· Health news websites (e.g., National Public Radio's (NPR's)
"Health" section)
· News updates from government sites, such as "In the News" at
the National Institutes of Health site (
http://www.nih.gov/
, upper right-hand corner of homepage) or "Science News" at
the National Institute of Mental Health (
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/science-news/index.shtml
)
When you find an article:
Consider how it relates to your Healthy People assigned focus
area
Review the current statistics stated in the article
In 1 to 2 paragraphs or ½ page, post a summary of the article,
discussing the reason you choose this article for your
assignment. Then, include a comprehensive response of 600–
750 words to the following questions:

13. Does the article address a biomedical perspective, a prevention
perspective, or both? Please explain. If you feel it only
addresses one perspective, in what ways can the second
perspective be addressed (i.e. through an education or
prevention program, clinical trials, etc).
What levels (or level) of the social ecology of health model are
addressed in the topic? See p. 15, Figure 1.1 of your text. How
do these levels apply populations affected with your Healthy
People 2020 assigned focus area?
NOTE:
Post BOTH the article summary AND the comprehensive
response together by Day 4 of week 5.
Be sure to provide a hyperlink to the article that informed your
response (if applicable) and cite and reference it appropriately
in your response. If you need help with APA format for citing
and referencing electronic sources and articles, please visit the
Writing Center (
http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu
) under the "APA" tab for examples.