Area: | Centre for International Health |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 8.0 |
Individual Study: | 1 x 8 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Overview of international health, patterns of disease and health in developed and developing countries, resurgent and emergent diseases, health impact of globalisation, the background and context of primary health care, health program policy, health and development, the socio-cultural context of health and illness, the economics of health care, health and community development, community participation, common and major health problems, family planning and reproductive health. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this Unit students will have- Critically reviewed the relevance and scope of international health. Compared and contrasted major patterns of, and differences in, morbidity and mortality in both developed and developing countries. Critically appraised the particular health problems of deprived and isolated communities in both developed and developing countries. Have an in-depth understanding of the impact of resurgent and emergent disease in the global context. Demonstrated awareness of the characteristics, history and scope of primary health care in an international setting. Identified the inter-relationship between social science, epidemiological and biomedical approaches to primary health care. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Tarimo, E. and Webster, E.G. (1997). Primary Health Care: Concepts and Challenges in a Changing World: Alma-Ata Revisited. Geneva, WHO. |
Unit Texts: | Essential readings contained in the unit reader (comprehensive compilation of at least 30 readings from journals, books, reports, electronic references etc.). |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Case study 40%, two assignments 60% |
Field of Education: | 69900 Other Health (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Term 4 | | Y | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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