Course Syllabus
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention |
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| Semester & Location: |
Summer 2023 session 1 - DIS Copenhagen |
| Type & Credits: |
Elective Course - 3 credits |
| Major Disciplines: |
Pre-Medicine/Health Science, Public Health |
| Faculty Members: |
Tine Poulsen and Augusta Søndergaard |
| Program contact: |
Science and Health Department |
| Program Director: |
Susana Dietrich |
| Time & Place: |
Fi44-Kosmo 401 |
Faculty
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Augusta Søndergaard M.Sc. Public Health (University of Southern Denmark, 2016), B.A. in Nursing (University College Absalon, 2013), Research Assistant (Odense University Hospital, February-May 2017), Nurse (Neonatal ward, Rigshospitalet, 2016-2017), Research and project manager (WoMena, 2016-2018), self-employed since 2019. With DIS since 2018. |
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Tine Poulsen |
Course Description
The course addresses the core questions of public health science: What lies behind preventing people from becoming ill, and how are policy makers working to promote good health? Through background information on how major public health challenges are described, students will familiarize themselves with a number of theories and methods for health promotion and disease prevention. The course will have a particular emphasis on the health education and health communication via mass communication, as students will work with theory and methods within health promotion and disease prevention through campaigns.
Expected Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify, describe, and discuss major public health challenges and how they are prevented
- Know the key principles of designing, implementing, and evaluating an intervention
- Explain key concepts of communicating health promotion and disease prevention
- Evaluate different approaches to health promotion and disease prevention
Evaluation and Grading
To be eligible for a passing grade in this class all of the assigned work must be completed. The factors influencing the final grade and the proportional importance of each factor is shown below:
| Component | Weight |
| Attendance | 4% |
| Participation and engagement in class | 15% |
| Written contributions to reflections/discussions in Canvas | 10% |
| Weekly assignments |
25% |
| Textbook Quizzes | 16% |
| Final exam | 30% |
Further details are TBA
Teaching Methods
Different teaching formats are used. The course is a mix of interactive lectures, class discussions, group work, and presentations. A major part of the course is based on debating issues, and students are expected to engage actively and respectfully in oral presentations, discussions, group work, and exercises, as well as being active in the discussion threads, quizzes, and exercises in Canvas.
Workload
This is an intensive course, and in just three weeks, you will receive three credits. In order to merit this you should expect a high workload. You should expect to use on average 2-3 hours preparing for each day of classes.
Policies
Attendance
Students are expected to attend all DIS classes and activities when scheduled, and attendance will be actively monitored. Absences will affect your grade and your standing at DIS. Excused absences include serious illness and participation in religious holidays, and you are advised to email your instructor in advance if missed attendance should not affect your grade. If you miss multiple classes, the Director of Academic Support and the Director of Student Affairs will be notified and they will follow-up with you. In the case of multiple absences, you will need to provide a doctor’s note.
Class room etiquette
A good learning environment requires that everyone is present, prepared, and participating. Out of respect for both faculty and fellow students, we expect you to be on time and to participate in the full duration of the class. Rest room visits and other errands are to be completed before and after class.
Laptops in class: The course welcomes the use of laptops, as students use search engines and work individually and together on exercises and assignments. Laptops may also be used for note‐taking or fact‐checking during lectures. Usage of laptops not related to the class or teaching is considered inappropriate.
Written assignments
All written assignments should be submitted electronically by uploading to Canvas. Papers exceeding the word limit will be graded lower than if the paper was in accordance with the formal guidelines.
Late papers will be accepted, but the teachers must be notified in advance.
Academic Regulations
Please make sure to read the Academic Regulations on the DIS website. There you will find regulations on:
DIS - Study Abroad in Scandinavia - www.DISabroad.org
Required Readings
Textbook
The main textbook of the course is “Health Promotion – Planning and Strategies” by J. Green, K. Tones, R. Cross & J. Woodall, 3rd Edition, Sage Publications, London 2015.
- p. 1-9, 12-17, 21-25, 29-34, 47-57, 69-72, 76-89, 160-163, 170-176, 179-183, 208-209, 211-216, 242-244, 255-256, 262-270, 285-288, 293-298, 311-315, 328, 373-374, 385-390, 412-413, 481-483, 491-495
Other Texts
- R.M. Lucas & J. McMichael. Association or causation: evaluating links between “environment and disease”. Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 2005:83(10)
- G. Rose. Sick individuals and sick populations. International Journal of Epidemiology, 1985;14(1):32-38.
- Perloff, Richard M. The Dynamics of Persuasion: Communication and Attitudes in the 21st Century. New York: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2008.
- World Health Organization. Consolidated guidelines on the use of antiretroviral drugs for treating and preventing HIV infection: recommendations for a public health approach. World Health Organization, 2016.
- Holland, W. W., S. Stewart, and C. Masseria. "Policy brief: screening in Europe. European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies." World Health Organization, Brussels (2006).
- Lorenc, Theo, Mark Petticrew, Vivian Welch, and Peter Tugwell. "What types of interventions generate inequalities? Evidence from systematic reviews." J Epidemiol Community Health 67, no. 2 (2013): 190-193.
- Lorenc, T., & Oliver, K. (2013). Adverse effects of public health interventions: a conceptual framework. J Epidemiol Community Health, jech-2013.
Please note that relevant readings are designated using specific page ranges.
Course Summary:
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