epidemiologic

Write a paper (2,000-2,500 words) in which you apply the concepts of ; ;epidemiology and nursing research to a communicable disease. Refer to ; ;”Communicable Disease Chain,” “Chain of ; ;Infection,” and the CDC website for assistance when completing ; ;this assignment.

Communicable Disease Selection

Choose one communicable disease from the options below. Chickenpox Tuberculosis Influenza Mononucleosis Hepatitis B HIV Ebola Measles Polio Influenza

Epidemiology Paper Requirements

Address the following: Describe the chosen communicable disease, including causes, ; ; ; ;symptoms, mode of transmission, complications, treatment, and the ; ; ; ;demographic of interest (mortality, morbidity, incidence, and ; ; ; ;prevalence). Is this a reportable disease? If so, provide details ; ; ; ;about reporting time, whom to report to, etc. Describe the ; ; ; ;social determinants of health and explain how those factors ; ; ; ;contribute to the development of this disease. 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. Are there any special ; ; ; ;considerations or notifications for the community, schools, or ; ; ; ;general population? Explain the role of the community ; ; ; ;health nurse (case finding, reporting, data collection, data ; ; ; ;analysis, and follow-up) and why demographic data are necessary to ; ; ; ;the health of the community. 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. 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.

A minimum of three peer-reviewed or professional references is required.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA ; ;Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to ; ;beginning the assignment to become familiar with the ;