HEALTH PROMOTION PROJECT SUMMER POWELL AUBURN UNIVERSITY/AUBURN UNIVERSITY MONTGOMERY MSN NURSE PRACTITIONER STUDENT Get the Shot, Not the Flu!

Definition of the Problem:  Influenza  Vaccination Purpose of the Project Description of Implementation Design of the Project Delivery of the Project Evaluation of the Project

Definition of the Problem What is the problem?  Influenza, also known as “the flu.” How does the flu spread?  Droplet transmission What are symptoms of the flu?  Fever, chills, cough, malaise, diffuse myalgia, sore throat, headache, and rhinorrhea Who does the flu affect?  Everyone!  Especially high risks individuals

Definition of the Problem Prevent the Flu by:  VACCINATION!  Everyone 6 months and older  Most adequate way to prevent the flu  Good hand hygiene

Purpose The purpose of this health promotion project is to educate patients on the influenza virus, the symptoms of the virus, the seriousness of this virus, and the importance of the influenza vaccination, in hopes of preventing the flu and complications it may bring and increasing health promotion and education for the betterment of each persons health involved.

Description of Implementation This health promotion project was chosen because:  Flu season  Flu can affect all people  Esp. geriatric population  Life-threatening  Recommended by health care providers at clinic

Design of the Project Location:  Dr.Hiren K.Patel's Office in Opelika, AL Project participants:  18 total participants  Age: YOA  9 participants: education only  9 participants: education + vaccination offered

Design of the Project Educational session  One-on-one education sessions  Approximately 10 minutes each Brochure Questions Post-test Vaccination offered (if not previously received this season)

What is the Flu? The Flu is a contagious respiratory illness that can range from mild to life-threatening, and is most prevalent between October and March. Symptoms of the Flu: - Fever - Body aches - Chills - Headache - Sore throat - Tiredness - Runny/Stuffy nose - Vomiting/Diarrhea How does the Flu spread? - Coughing - Sneezing - Talking * Can spread up to 6 feet * Can spread 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 5 to 7 days after becoming sick How to Prevent the Flu? - Flu vaccine! - Good hand washing Who should get the Flu Shot? - Everyone 6 months and older - Especially high risk individuals *High risk: - children 65 - pregnant women - people with chronic conditions: (Lung disease, heart disease, blood disorders, endocrine disorders, kidney disorders, liver disorders, weakened immune system) GET THE SHOT, NOT THE FLU! Presented by: Auburn University School of Nursing

Delivery of the Project Theory that guided health promotion project:  Health Belief Model  Developed by: Hochbaum, Rosenstock and Kegels  Based on 5 concepts: Perceived susceptibility Perceived severity Perceived benefits Perceived barriers Self-efficacy

Delivery of the Project: Health Belief Model

Evaluation of the Project Post-test  5 open-ended/yes or no questions Post-education vaccination administration Future implementation:  Begin prior to flu season  More participants

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