Hlth Stds: Population Health

 

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Department: Health & Leisure Studies Module Code: HLTH61008
Level: Level 6 Contact Hours: 48
Duration: 1 Semester Directed Study Hours: 26
Effective Term: 2014/15 Indep. Study Hours: 26
Credits: 5

Prerequisite Knowledge:

  Health Studies year one

Module Description/Aims:

  The aim of this module is to provide the student with knowledge of the population health approach which focuses on the interrelated conditions and factors that influence the health of populations over the life course, identifies systematic variations in their patterns of occurrence, and applies the resulting knowledge to develop and implement policies and actions to improve the health and well-being of those populations. This module will concentrate on measuring health status, analysing determinants of health and basing decisions on evidence.  


 
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Contact Type Hours
Lecture3 Per Week
Practical/Workshop1 Per Week


 
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On successful completion of the module, the learner will be able to:
No. Description/Learning Outcomes
1Outline the origin and definition of population health and health promotion
2Describe the initial stages of the population health framework.
3Outline national developments in health promotion
4Discuss various study designs with reference to major health studies.
5Apply the theory to a variety of settings and priority groups.


 
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Learning Strategies
This module will be delivered through lecture and workshop format. The lectures will provide the theoretical underpinning for the module area, while the workshops will allow the students to examine and interpret relevant material from different contexts.


 
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Content Detail
Introduction to Population Health and Health Promotion• Defining health and population health
• Historical antecedents of population health and health promotion (Ottawa Charter through to Bankok)
National DevelopmentsNational developments in health promotion - 1995 to present; HP strategies, policies and frameworks
Approaches in Health Promotion• Settings Approach (Workplace; School; College; Community)
• Priority Populations Approach (Older adults; Children; Men; Women; Minority groups)
• Topics Approach (Physical Activity, Healthy Eating; Substance abuse; Sexual Health; Mental Health etc.)
Measuring Health and Disease in populations• Occurrence
• Characteristics
• Demographics
• Health status indicators
• Health inequalities
Determinants of Population Health• Models and pathways
• Key elements of approach
• Genetics
• Environment
• Lifestyle
Examine and interpret studies• Design
• Validity/Reliability
• Error
• Confounding factors
Current developmentsCurrent developments in Health Promotion and Population Health e.g. technological; polictical; social; cultural; media


 
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Assessment Strategies
Students will be required to complete a series of assignments including individual and group assignments.
A final written paper including mainly discursive questions.


 
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Learning Outcome Assessment Category Assessment Method Additional Information % alloc
4, 5Continuous AssessmentProject - GroupGroup project on topic associated with module. Background, epidemiology study review and health promotion initiative. 20
4, 5Continuous AssessmentPresentationGroup and individual presentation on planned health promotion initiative (linked to group project).20
5Continuous AssessmentAssignment - Out of ClassDesign Poster and Leaflet linked to health topic e.g. physical activity, healthy eating, mental health, alcohol etc.10
1, 2, 3, 4, 5Final Exam (Scheduled)Final Written Exam50


 
Reading List show detail >>
   
 
Type ISBN Title Author Publisher Year Edition Library Link
Recommended0195158547Population Health: Concepts and Methods
Kue Young
Oxford		20052nd-
Essential9780702029653Health Promotion: Foundations for Practice
Naidoo & Wills
Bailliere Tindall		20093rd-
Recommended0717140245Health Promotion in Ireland
Ryan, Mannix McNamara & Deasy
Gill & McMillan		20061st-


 
Journals and Websites show detail >>
   
 
Type Description
WebsitePublic Health Agency of Canada http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca
Website The National Health Promotion Information Project (NHPIP) www.healthinfo.ie
WebsiteHealth Intelligence Ireland www.ich.ie
JournalAmerican Journal of Health Promotion
JournalBritish Medical Journal www.bmj.com
WebsiteNational Health Promotion www.healthpromotion.ie
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