MPH1016

Health promotion (6 points)

(MED)

Leader: Mr B Marshall

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: Theories & models of health promotion. Planning & implementation strategies including education & information advocacy, social marketing, legislation/regulation, mediation & community development. Settings for health promotion including community, neighbourhoods, schools, general practice, hospitals, workplace & home. Managing & maintaining health promotion programs. Monitoring & evaluating health promotion processes & outcomes. Current issues in health promotion eg efficacy of intersectoral health promotion, economic & social benefit, public vs private actions, behaviourist vs structuralist approach.

Assessment: Written assignments + Group Presentation