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Alfred Hospital Second semester 2007 (Day)
Theories and models of health promotion. Planning and implementation strategies including education and information advocacy, social marketing, legislation/regulation, mediation and community development. Settings for health promotion including community, neighbourhoods, schools, general practice, hospitals, workplace and home. Managing and maintaining health promotion programs. Monitoring and evaluating health promotion processes and outcomes. Current issues in health promotion eg efficacy of intersectoral health promotion, economic and social benefit, public vs private actions, behaviourist vs structuralist approach.
The overall aim of this unit is to equip students with a knowledge and comprehension of health promotion theoretical frameworks, experience in developing health promotion strategies, and an understanding of health promotion concepts and approaches as they relate to contemporary health issues in Australia and other countries.
The unit is designed to assist students to:
Written assignments 100%
2 contact hours per week at Melbourne University