BSPH 221 Lecture One: Course Introduction Dr J. Sitali

Lecture Outline Course Syllabus Assessments Prescribed Readings Course dates Course interaction Referencing Plagiarism Creative writing

The Course COURSE AIM: The course aims to explore the foundations of health promotion theory and practice, as originated in the WHO Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion as well as providing students with contemporary issues in health promotion

COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course, students should be able to understand: The broader determinants of health The basic concepts, milestones, and approaches to health promotion Health promotion from public health perspectives Theories and models of health promotion as well as their limitations. A range of societal, social, group-oriented, and individual strategies and actions for health promotion

COURSE CONTENTS: 1. Basic concepts in health promotion 2. Determinants of health 3. Approaches to health promotion: a. Disease prevention approach b. The educational approach C. The ecological approach d. The empowerment approach

COURSE CONTENTS: 4. Origin and milestones in health promotion The Lalonde report Alma Ata and the primary health care movement The Ottawa charter Health promotion conferences The Bangkok charter

COURSE CONTENTS: 5. Health promotion strategies Healthy public policy and advocacy Community development and social mobilization Health education and behaviour change communication Organizational change and capacity development 6. Infrastructure for health promotion

Course Assessment Continuous Assessment 40% Final Examinations 60% Assignment One : 10 % Assignment Two: 10 % Test: 20 % Final Examinations 60% Section One: 2 Essays 40 % Section Two: 2 Practical Scenarios 30% Section Three: 3 Short notes 30 %

Reading Materials PRESCRIBED READINGS Wamala, S. P. and J. Lynch, Eds. (2002). Gender and Social Inequalities in Health. WHO-Europe (2002). Investment for health: a discussion of the role of economic and social determinants, WHO: 9-31. RECOMMENDED READINGS Navarro, V. (1999). "Health and Equity in the World in the Era of Globalisation." International Journal of Health Services Vol. 29 (2): 215-226. Robert, S. A. (1999). "Socio-economic position and health: The independent contribution of the community socio-economic context." Annual Review Sociology Vol. 25: 489-516.

Information Sources HINARI Pubmed Open web WHO UICEF World bank.

Important Course Dates Lectures: Wed 14:00 – 17:00 [LR 9] Fri 14:00 – 17:00 [LR 7] Sat 08:00 – 10:00 [LR 8] Test: Sat 30/ 05/ 15[08:00 – 10:00] [LR8] Final Exam: 8th – 19th June, 2015.

Course Interaction Lectures Open Discussions Discussion Exercises Practical Exercises Reading assignments Lecturer Consultations

Course Study Aids Course Module Course Study Guide Course Lectures

Referencing Why cite/ reference: To indicate breadth of your research To strengthen your academic argument To provide the source of your information To provide a means to consult your sources independently To provide a means to verify your data

Plagiarism Strong Caution against: Plagiarism Collusion

Creative Writing Styles of writing The do’s and don’ts Short notes Practical scenarios Essays

Exam Questions Essays Practical scenarios Short notes

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