11938 (v.3) International Health 581

Area:

School of Public Health

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Examines some of the current important issues in international health. An overview of health problems and inequities between and within countries of the Asia-Pacific and Indian Ocean region. These are examined from an epidemiological perspective, including the environmental, demographic, political and economic determinants of disease - and from an ethnomedical perspective which examines the cultural meanings of health and illness, including definitions of illness, the sick role, status differences between patients and practitioners. The various responses of government, non-government and international organisations to health problems and challenges facing the world in the next decades.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to- Describe and compare the health status of selected populations in the Asia-Pacific and Indian Ocean region. Identify the key determinants of health status in the region. Understand the principles of delivering health care services in developing countries. Describe variations in the planning and delivery of health services in the region and their impact on the health of populations. Described important cultural differences in the perception of health and illness and their effects upon response to illness and the delivery of health services. Understand the role of the Global Health Equity Initiative.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Cross cultural training workbook 15%, Logframe plan 25%, Paper (Issues in International Health) 30%, Seminar Presentation 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y