SH7009 Assessment B Template Report & Assessment Guidance (BG)

Assessment B Template (4,000 word report)

Introduction

In this section you should summarise and signpost the key aspects of your report for the reader.

(approx. 200 words)

Public Health Problem

In this section describe the public health problem its epidemiology. A target population group and geographical area must also be outlined (nb – you should include a rationale for your target population).

(approx. 500 words)

Determinants of the Public Health Problem

Here you should identify the various types of determinants of the chosen public health problem, including behavioural determinants.

(approx. 600 words)

Specify ONE behavior that needs to change e.g. reducing an unhealthy behaviour

(approx.100 words)

Provide an analysis of the barriers to the desired change in the ONE behavior you have specified, using the COM-B model

In this section you must conduct your own analysis of the barriers to the desired behaviour change using the Capability, Opportunity and Motivation (COM-B) model. It is important you consider possible capability, opportunity and motivation barriers.

(approx. 600 words)

Describe a behaviour change intervention that addresses the barrier(s) you identified in your COM-B analysis

Provide evidence showing why your choice is an effective health improvement intervention. Discuss why this intervention was chosen over other types of interventions. Here it may be important to consider both the target group and determinants. You should also consider the limitations of your chosen intervention.

Nb – it is important that you clearly show how your intervention addresses one or more of the barriers you identified in the COM-B analysis (i.e. in the previous section).

(approx. 1000 words)

Intervention Design

Detail what the intervention would involve including the aims and objectives

This section requires you to think practically, for example how would this invention actually work, how often, who would facilitate, where would it take place etc.

(approx. 550 words)

How would you evaluate the intervention e.g. how would you know if the intervention was successful or not, and what evaluation measures would you put in place?

(approx. 450 words)

References

Appendices

(optional)