NUR446: Small Area Analysis Template for Woodside, Queens, New York

This assignment is a comprehensive small area analysis of Woodside, Queens, New York, conducted as part of the NUR446 course. The student begins with an introduction highlighting the growing homelessness issue in NYC, and then provides a general description of Woodside, including its location, demographics, and cultural diversity. A brief history of the town is presented, emphasizing implications for public health. The core of the assignment is the observation tables, which break down people/persons, place/space, and resources/services categories, including demographic, vital statistics, and health data. The student interprets the data to identify trends and issues. The community assessment section identifies actual and potential health problems, community strengths and weaknesses, and proposes nursing diagnoses with interventions. Finally, the student offers a summary of the assessment and recommendations, including suggestions for improving the community's health and well-being, such as addressing the lack of business opportunities and high health costs. The assignment concludes with an APA-formatted reference list.