Health Promotion Strategies and Methods

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

Equivalent subjects

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

• CUR-X1402 (Not currently available)

Additional requirements

No additional 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.

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• Health Promotion Intervention Report (35%)
• Case Study Analyses and Presentation (30%)
• Health Promotion Program Analysis (35%)