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Theoretical framework
Yanet Galan
West Coast University
3/1/2021
Theoretical framework
Awareness regarding obesity among African-American group
Obesity is usually regarded as a complex disease that involves having an excessive amount of body fat. Therefore, obesity is regarded as a medical problem that increases an individual’s risk of getting other diseases or health problems like diabetes and high blood pressure. Obesity can be as a result of inherent factors, lack of exercise, and personal diet. African-Americans are at the highest risk of being overweight and being obese, mostly African-American women (Stepanikova, 2017). Economic disadvantage, as well as the lifestyle of the African-American group, is one reason to why there are at a high risk of being obese.
Identifies two independent theories or conceptual models that relate to the change project topic
Since there are various causes of obesity, there are also several theories on obesity. According to William Bennett, there are three theories that explain the cause of obesity, including; the three-bears theory, the pica theory, and the fat-stat theory. In this paper, I will discuss two theories only.
The three-bears theory
According to the three-bears theory, there are various emotional as well as cognitive influences that cause an individual to eat a lot, little, or the right amount of food. Therefore, the theories state that individuals eat too much since they like food and don’t realize when they are overeating. On the other hand, some people eat a lot in order to compensate for emotional conflict, loneliness, anxiety, and present as well as past deprivation. Additionally, the theory suggests that obesity can be regarded as an accidental result. Therefore, African Americans can be experiencing problems that makes them be anxious or experience loneliness; thus, they eat a lot to fill those gaps. The theory also suggests that obesity can be treated through eating the right amount of food.
The pica theory
According to pica theory, individuals usually become obese since they eat inappropriate nutrients mixture. Therefore, an individual can eat a lot while attempting to accumulate a scarce micronutrient. Therefore, this theory suggests that an individual can treat obesity composition instead of food quality as key to weight control. Since a large population of African-Americans are disadvantaged economically, they can end up eating food with poor nutrient mixture.
Describe how they will be applied to the change project
The two theories can be very important in helping African-Americans individuals to avoid being obese and treating those who are obese. The theories will help African-Americans to learn how to maintain a balanced diet with an appropriate nutrient mixture. Additionally, African-Americans can learn to avoid factors like anxiety or emotional conflict, which can result in them eating a lot. Therefore, these theories will be of benefit to African-Americans by helping them change their poor lifestyle.
Presents evidence of the use of the Plan Do Study Act (PDSA) cycle that includes a description of the study, study design, rationale, and inclusion of sampling information that is being used
The plan do study act can be regarded as four stages problem-solving model. It is usually used for improving change. When using the plan do study act, it is essential for an individual to include those who will be affected by the change so that they can give feedback on what they see working and what does not (Crowfoot and Prasad 2017). Therefore, in creating awareness about obesity among African-Americans, all individuals will be involved actively. Involving all African-Americans will help in increasing awareness of obesity.
Therefore, the plan do study act cycle involves four stages which are plan, do, study, as well as Act. All these stages will be important in creating awareness about obesity among the African-American group. These stages are as discussed below;
Plan
In this stage, it is important to bring together a team that has appropriate knowledge concerning obesity as well as how to improve the problem. Additionally, it is important to consider the strength of each team member. This team will be responsible for creating awareness about obesity among the African-American group. Each and every individual from the team should be aware of his or her responsibilities and roles. It is also important to set a timeline in which obesity awareness will last as well as meeting schedules.
The aim will be to ensure that all African-Americans are aware of the dangers of obesity and how to prevent themselves from being obese. In order to determine whether the change is resulting in improvement, all participants will be asked to provide their progress. Therefore, the change should be in process flow so as to ensure when there is a problem, it can be identified easily and solved.
Do
Do is the second stage which involves the implementation of the action plan for creating awareness on obesity among African-American individuals. It is essential to collect data during the change, which is vital in the evaluation of the plan. Additionally, the team involved in obesity awareness should make sure there is clear documentation of general observation, problems, as well as unexpected effects.
Study
In this stage, the aims of creating awareness of obesity among African-Americans, as well as data gathered during the second stage, will be used to determine whether there was an improvement. Improvement among African-Americans can be noticed when individuals start taking care of their weight while others take appropriate measures in reducing their weight. The negative effect that could result is lack of finances to maintain balanced nutrients in the food African-Americans consume (Assari, 2018). On the other hand, creating awareness of obesity will be worth it since a lot of African-Americans will benefit positively. Additionally, there will be a reduction of African-Americans who get sick due to obesity.
Act
This stage will involve reflecting on the outcomes as well as the plan of creating awareness on obesity. The team involved in creating awareness should be responsible for determining whether the plan resulted in success. Success can only be achieved when all targeted African-American with obesity or without are aware of managing obesity. Additionally, it is important to examine the process of creating awareness and determine where an improvement can be made. However, if the team involved thinks that a different approach will be more successful, it is essential to develop another different plan that will be more successful than the first.
Therefore, obesity is a medical problem that should be addressed since it increases the chances of an individual getting other diseases. When an individual has an excessive amount of body fat, he or she can be regarded as obese. Therefore, creating awareness concerning obesity is important because it will help individuals to engage in a good diet and exercise. In America, a high percentage of individuals who have obesity are African-Americans.
Reference
Assari, S. (2018). Family income reduces risk of obesity for white but not black children. Children, 5(6), 73.
Crowfoot, D., & Prasad, V. (2017). Using the plan–do–study–Act (PDSA) cycle to make change in general practice. InnovAiT, 10(7), 425-430.
Stepanikova, I., Baker, E. H., Simoni, Z. R., Zhu, A., Rutland, S. B., Sims, M., & Wilkinson, L. L. (2017). The role of perceived discrimination in obesity among African Americans. American journal of preventive medicine, 52(1), S77-S85.
