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
- Chickenpox
- Tuberculosis
- Influenza (this is my chosen selection)
- Mononucleosis
- Hepatitis B
- HIV
- Ebola
- Measles
- Polio
- Influenza
Epidemiology Paper Requirements
- 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 expectations for successful completion.
Answer preview
The influenza virus mostly travels via the air in the form of droplets released from an infected person after they either cough or sneeze (Baselga-Moreno et al., 2019). Once these droplets find themselves in the air, there are two ways they can move into a new host’s body. The first is when an unsuspecting person inhales the infected droplets suspended in the air. Alternatively, the droplets might land on a surface, and then a person might come into contact with such surfaces, allowing the virus to latch onto their arms and then get transferred into their body when they touch or rub their nose, mouth, or eyes. The influenza virus is amongst the rapidly evolving diseases, with new strains of the virus appearing constantly. These changes make it harder to combat the virus because once a person gets the virus, their body develops antibodies to fight off the virus. These antibodies are mean to fight off a specific strain
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