Capella FPX 4055 Assessment 4

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Capella university

NURS-FPX4055 Optimizing Population Health through Community Practice

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Health Promotion Plan Presentation

Greetings. I am ——-, and in this session, I will present the development and evaluation of a health promotion strategy designed to address tobacco and vaping product usage among adolescents and young adults in a suburban area (Birdsey et al., 2022). This strategy is specifically tailored for individuals aged 13 to 24, aiming to decrease tobacco consumption through interactive education, peer-led initiatives, skill-building activities, and culturally appropriate cessation support.

Overview

This health promotion program targets the escalating use of tobacco and vaping devices among youth in suburban communities. The focus lies on raising awareness, preventing initiation, and facilitating early intervention. A simulated educational model aligned with Healthy People 2030 objectives evaluates this approach. Post-session analysis involves outcome evaluation, SMART goal progress review, and actionable recommendations to enhance future prevention initiatives.

Customized Plan Addressing Tobacco and Vaping Usage

The health promotion effort focuses on 25 adolescents and young adults aged 13–24, mirroring the ethnic, racial, and economic diversity of the community. These individuals confront challenges like peer pressure, marketing influences, and inadequate cessation services. As such, they are more susceptible to engaging in tobacco and vape use due to environmental normalization and societal factors (CDC, 2024). The program emphasizes raising awareness of health hazards, strengthening interpersonal communication and refusal skills, and increasing access to supportive resources. Interactive educational techniques and community collaboration aim to encourage healthier behaviors and foster a tobacco-free environment in youth-centered areas.

SMART Goals for Target Population

SMART Goal	Description	Measurement	Achievement Tools	Relevance	Timeline
Goal 1	90% of participants will identify three health risks of tobacco and vape use	Post-session quiz	Infographics, peer discussion, myth-busting slides	Addresses misinformation and early initiation	Assessed after session
Goal 2	85% will verbally commit to quitting or reducing use and be referred to support programs	Verbal pledges, sign-up forms	Pledge cards, QR codes, referral list	Facilitates behavior change and early intervention	Completed in-session
Goal 3	80% will report higher confidence in refusal and peer education skills	Pre- and post-confidence survey	Role-playing, refusal scripts, guided discussion	Addresses peer pressure and self-efficacy	Immediate post-session assessment

Educational and Teaching Session Highlights

The instructional session employed interactive methods to raise awareness of the harmful effects of tobacco and vaping. Tools such as myth-busting visuals and peer discussions enabled participants to identify at least three key health consequences—lung damage, nicotine dependency, and increased cardiovascular risks. A follow-up quiz verified these learnings, with a majority demonstrating comprehension, achieving Goal 1.

To fulfill Goal 2, students made verbal commitments to reduce or quit tobacco use. Personal stories from peer facilitators enhanced relatability, while pledge cards and digital resources facilitated access to local and virtual cessation support. Many participants engaged with these tools, indicating preliminary steps toward behavioral change.

Role-playing simulations helped address Goal 3 by improving communication and refusal capabilities. Participants practiced assertive responses using scenario exercises, and post-session confidence ratings showed increased ability to resist peer pressure and share health information, reflecting improved self-efficacy.

Evaluation of Goal Achievement

SMART Goal	Target %	Achieved %	Outcome Summary
Goal 1	90%	92%	Exceeded; strong knowledge gain confirmed by quiz
Goal 2	85%	78%	Partially met; some hesitation due to external pressures
Goal 3	80%	84%	Met; confidence increased via role-play activities

Recommended Revisions

The partial success of Goal 2 indicates a need for enhancements. The primary obstacle was limited motivation and external support. Two key strategies are recommended:

1. Integrate motivational interviewing conducted by trained peer mentors to build internal motivation through personalized discussions (Shah et al., 2022).
2. Implement follow-up communication via text messages or social groups offering weekly encouragement and cessation tool reminders (AlSaleh, 2023).

These measures aim to bolster commitment and provide consistent post-session support.

Alignment with Healthy People 2030

Healthy People 2030 underscores reducing youth tobacco and vape use while promoting healthy lifestyle decisions (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2020a). Additional goals include enhancing access to cessation tools and educational resources (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2020b). This initiative supports these objectives by fostering awareness, building communication skills, and connecting youth with both virtual and local resources.

Initiative Outcomes in Relation to National Objectives

The health promotion outcomes show alignment with Healthy People 2030’s public health goals. The awareness goal was successfully met with 92% of participants demonstrating knowledge acquisition. Verbal commitment and resource connection showed progress but fell short of the target, requiring reinforcement. Increased refusal confidence reached the target threshold, indicating effectiveness in skill-building. These results confirm the strategy’s impact while highlighting opportunities for improvement in sustaining behavior change and enhancing motivation.

Revision Need: Peer Communication and Refusal Skills

Goal 3, though technically met, revealed a need for deeper reinforcement of self-efficacy in high-pressure social settings. Two strategies are advised:

1. Extended role-play activities that reflect realistic peer encounters and challenges (Reber, 2022).
2. Incorporation of peer mentorship, where older youth share firsthand experiences of resisting tobacco use and offer coping guidance (Lyu et al., 2022).

These adaptations aim to foster confidence and enhance peer-led prevention messaging.

Conclusion

This health promotion strategy effectively tackled tobacco and vaping use in adolescents and young adults by focusing on education, behavior change, and resource access. Through interactive instruction and culturally appropriate support, most goals were achieved, validating the program’s approach. However, the need for motivational reinforcement and extended peer interaction remains essential for sustained impact. The plan’s alignment with Healthy People 2030 demonstrates its value as a replicable model in youth health promotion.

References

Alsaleh, E. (2023). Is a combination of individual consultations, text message reminders and interaction with a Facebook page more effective than educational sessions for encouraging university students to increase their physical activity levels? Frontiers in Public Health, 11, 1098953. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1098953

Birdsey, J., Cornelius, M., Jamal, A., Park-Lee, E., Cooper, M., Wang, J., & Sawdey, M. (2022). Tobacco product use among middle and high school students—United States, 2022. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 71(45), 1429–1435. https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7145a1

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2024). Youth and tobacco use. https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/youth_data/tobacco_use/index.htm

Lyu, J., Xu, Y., Yang, H., & Luo, J. (2022). Role of peer influence on youth smoking behavior: Evidence from China. BMC Public Health, 22(1), 304. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-12620-7

Maqsood, H., Bashir, A., & Raza, A. (2024). Developing refusal skills in adolescents through interactive group education. International Journal of Adolescence and Youth, 29(1), 14–28. https://doi.org/10.1080/02673843.2024.1978230

Polosa, R., O’Leary, R., Tashkin, D., Emma, R., & Caruso, M. (2022). The effect of e-cigarette aerosol emissions on respiratory health: A narrative review. Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine, 16(6), 587–599. https://doi.org/10.1080/17476348.2022.2047713

Reber, J. (2022). Teaching refusal strategies in health education: A role-playing intervention. Health Promotion Practice, 23(4), 555–560. https://doi.org/10.1177/15248399221078255

Shah, P., Murphy, L., & Chang, C. (2022). Motivational interviewing for smoking cessation in adolescents: A meta-analysis. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 36(2), 123–131. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedhc.2021.10.004

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2020a). Tobacco use: Reduce current use of tobacco products among adolescents — TU-04. Healthy People 2030. https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives/tobacco-use/reduce-current-use-tobacco-products-among-adolescents-tu-04

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2020b). Increase use of smoking cessation counseling and medication in adults — TU-13. Healthy People 2030. https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives/tobacco-use/increase-use-smoking-cessation-counseling-and-medication-adults-tu-13