Health Promotion Strategies and Methods

• Topics

  • Models of health behaviour
  • Health promotion methods
  • Targeting individuals, groups & communities
  • Strategy/methods mixes

• Study resources

  • Online Materials

    • Resources and Links
    • Printable format materials

Entry Requirements

Equivalent Subjects

You cannot enrol in this unit if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

• CUR-X1402

You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this unit, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s); or enrol in the following subject(s) to study at the same time or prior to this subject:

CUR-MPH522-Introduction to Health Promotion

Special requirements

No special requirements

Contemporary health promotion practice requires a comprehensive systems-based approach to improve the health of communities and populations. Students will focus on the development of inter-sectoral partnerships and collaborations to create health promoting environments and settings (e.g. communities, schools, workplaces). Emphasis will be on the promotion of equity and empowerment through community development approaches strengthening participation and ownership. Students will also explore the use of culturally appropriate communication methods and behaviour change techniques (including social marketing, media materials, interpersonal skills and group facilitation skills).

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• Literature Review (35%)
• Practical Facilitation (30%)
• Group Intervention (35%)

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