Review of Theoretical Interventions[WLOs: 2, 4] [CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4] Prior to beginning work on this final paper, read Chapters 12 and 15 in your course textbook. The final assignment for this course is

Review of Theoretical Interventions[WLOs: 2, 4] [CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4]

Prior to beginning work on this final paper, read Chapters 12 and 15 in your course textbook. The final assignment for this course is the paper that you have been drafting in Weeks 1 through 5 and will finalize in Week 6. The purpose of the Review of Theoretical Interventions paper is for you to culminate the learning achieved in the course by systematically evaluating peer-reviewed evaluations of behavioral interventions or programs designed to reduce a health disparity topic you have selected. In this review, you will determine the relevant theoretical frameworks (e.g., HBM, etc.) and programmatic characteristics (e.g., format, duration, types of activities, behavioral change techniques, etc.) that had a measurable effect on the health behavior of interest. You will propose a novel intervention strategy that is theoretically driven and culturally competent for your targeted population based on conclusions of the review. As you have worked on the paper each week, you will use both peer and instructor discussion feedback before key sections. This week, you will combine the five assignments into a final paper and make your final edits before turning it in.

Your paper must include the following sections:

Introduction (one to two pages)

Summarize an epidemiological overview of the public health issue (e.g., type 2 diabetes) and the underlying health behaviors (e.g., poor nutrition, lack of exercise) for a chosen population (e.g., African American women living in the United States).

• Inclusion or exclusion criteria for articles
• Literature search (databases used and databases avoided)
  • For further guidance refer to the UAGC Library DatabasesLinks to an external site. tip sheet.

Review of the Literature (five pages)

• Describe the methods used, the results, and conclusion or discussion. Include the following:
  • Methods: Describe the methods used.
  • Description of data extracted from selected articles
    • Study design
    • Participant characteristics
    • Features of the intervention (format, theoretical framework, cultural competency, dosage)
    • Outcomes of interest
• Describe the results.
  • Key features of studies (presented in your Table 1)
    • Program name and citation
    • Population of interest
    • Research design
    • Theory
    • Attrition
    • Outcome measures
    • Results for behavioral outcomes
    • Limitations
  • Program characteristics (accompanied by Table 2)
    • Duration and intensity
    • Format (e.g., in-person, web-based, etc.)
    • Facilitators (in-person only)
    • Intervention content
    • Cultural competency
    • Strategies/Behavior change techniques
• Conclusion and discussion
  • Summarize effective program and design characteristics and those that were not.
  • Discuss cultural competency of intervention approaches and their effectiveness with the targeted population.
  • Discuss the implications and future directions to address the health disparity.
• For further guidance, refer to Writing a Literature ReviewLinks to an external site. and Tables, Images, & AppendicesLinks to an external site..

Novel Intervention Description with Logic Model (two to three pages)

• Describe the rationale for your novel theoretical intervention that will address the health disparity chosen for a population experiencing it.
• Create a logic modelLinks to an external site.figure to showcase the intervention, its activities, and outcomes.
• Describe the theory or framework used.
• Describe the behavior change techniques.
• Describe the targeted constructs.
• Describe the intervention components and strategy.
• Discuss the implementation and dissemination of your novel intervention with a targeted community experiencing the health disparity.
• Identify at least four to five key considerations for effective implementation and the strategies you will incorporate to ensure fidelity, strike the right balance between fidelity and adaptation, and promote cultural competency.

The Review of Theoretical Interventions final paper,

• must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages and formatted according to APA StyleLinks to an external site. as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA Formatting for Microsoft WordLinks to an external site. resource.
• must include a separate title page with the following in title case:
  • title of paper in bold font
    • Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.
  • student’s name
  • name of institution (The University of Arizona Global Campus)
  • course name and number
  • instructor’s name
  • due date
• must utilize academic voice. Review the Academic VoiceLinks to an external site. resource for additional guidance.
• must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph.
  • Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
  • For assistance on writing Introductions & ConclusionsLinks to an external site. and Writing a Thesis StatementLinks to an external site., refer to the Writing Center resources.
• must use at least six scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
  • The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source.
  • To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, review this Quick and Easy Library ResearchLinks to an external site. tutorial, which introduces the University of Arizona Global Campus Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips.
• must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA: Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site. guide.
• must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center. Review the APA: Formatting Your References ListLinks to an external site. resource in the Writing Center for specifications.

Carefully review the Grading RubricLinks to an external site. for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your final project.