You will begin this assignment in this week's Paper Topic Feedback discussion. After reviewing feedback from your instructor and classmates, reflect on which of the three proposed topics you will use for your final paper, Review of Theoretical Interventions. This section will become your final paper's introduction, providing 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).

In your topic justification,

• Summarize your initial discussion post justification paragraph for the selected topic, which included:
  • the most affected populations,
  • what you think are the most significant underlying behavioral and social causes of this disparity,
  • how you can use theory to understand the determinants and address them, and
  • how you think you can ameliorate the disparity.
• Explain how your instructor or peers' feedback changed or did not change your answers to these questions, along with your reasoning for why this topic is important.
• Expand the justification of the health disparity topic you have selected, presenting statistics to support your assertions.

Before you submit your written assignment, take time to review the UAGC's Grammarly GuideLinks to an external site. tutorial, set up a GrammarlyLinks to an external site. account (if you have not already done so), and use Grammarly to review a rough draft of your assignment. Then, carefully review all issues Grammarly identified and revise your work as needed. Note that Grammarly is not perfect. A careful review ensures you can correct your mistakes without introducing new errors.

Each week, your assignment will consist of a vital component toward your final paper. As such, you are encouraged to use the feedback you receive each week to make the necessary revisions for your final paper.

The Selecting a Topic paper,

• must be one to two 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 two 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.

My discussion post is:

1. Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Access to Prenatal Care (My topic)

The disparities in access to prenatal care based on race and ethnicity have a profound effect on Black women, as evidenced by the significantly higher mortality rate for pregnant Black women compared to their white counterparts. To effectively address this disparity, it is essential to confront the underlying causes, which include socioeconomic factors, health behaviors, and structural barriers. Emphasizing primary prevention through interventions such as home visiting programs is crucial in this effort. The Social Determinants of Health Theory offers a comprehensive framework that elucidates the ways in which social factors such as poverty, education, and housing significantly influence health outcomes (Center for Health Care Strategies, 2021). My strong dedication to health equity stems from a profound aspiration to tackle disparities and enhance health outcomes for marginalized communities, which fuels my interest in this subject.