308413 (v.1) Social and Behavioural Determinants of Health 681
Area: |
School of Public Health |
Credits: |
25.0 |
Contact Hours: |
4.0 |
| ** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. ** | |
Individual Study: |
1 x 4 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: |
The course consists of five modules. Module 1 examines various social and cultural determinants of public health and health behaviour and provides an overview on global trends in public health and health promotion. Module 2 analyses factors contributing to inequalities in patterns of health and the need for appropriate and equitable health care services for disadvantaged groups such as indigenous peoples, non-English speaking migrants, aged, youth and rural populations in Australia. Module 3 presents three major strategies to facilitate health changes through community participation, health policy formation and multisectoral partnership in settings. Module 4 examines a range of issues impacting on public health in the context of development and globalisation. Module 5 deals with principles and ethics in public health and health promotion, discusses future challenges and strategies in health promotion. |
| ** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. ** | |
Field of Education: | 061303 Environmental Health |
Funding Cluster: | 06 - Computing, Built Environment, Health |
SOLT (Online) Definitions*: | Not Categorised *Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information |
Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability |
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| Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information. | |
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