Introduction to Health Inequalities and Health Promotion

POPH10031 Introduction to Health Inequalities and Health Promotion 20 Semester 1 Undergraduate Level 4 Andrew Rogers Unit coordinator Division of Population Health, Health Services Res 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' First part HE study/Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 10.0 The unit aims to: support students in reflecting on their own beliefs and attitudes towards health and develop the students’ basic understanding of health and wellbeing , health inequalities, the wider determinants of health. It aims to introduce the key principles of health promotion, including the history of health promotion and the theories that underpin health promotion.   Health promotion  is a key aspect of Public Health practice.  In this unit, you will start by exploring your own views and beliefs about health and wellbeing and where they originated from to support a shared definition of health. We will consider the evidence for health inequalities and explore the wider determinants of health and wellbeing. You will explore the role of health promotion in reducing health inequalities through a focus on the socio-economic determinants of health, viewing the theory and evidence to support. Students will learn about the history and theories that underpin health promotion  policies and practice.  The unit aims to: develop the students’ basic understanding of health improvement and promotion, including the history of health improvement and promotion and the theories that underpin health improvement and promotion.  A1 Define key concepts of Health and WellbeingA2 Define key concepts and principles of health promotion, and explain their relevance to Public Health practiceA3 Describe the historical development of health promotion, including national and local strategiesA4 Identify and explain the main models and approaches to health health promotion, including socio-environmental approaches.A5 Describe the wider determinants of health and how they influence health inequalities   B1 Review the evidence required for health  improvement policy and practice.B2 Reflect on the role of health promotion within Public Health practice.B3 Recognise the role of policy, intersectoral collaboration and advocacy in health improvement practiceB4 Demonstrate an awareness of ethical considerations in health improvement, including cultural sensitivity, respect for autonomy and principles of equity.   C1  Locate existing sources of evidence for health, well being and health inequalitiesC2 Locate existing sources of evidence relevant to health promotion practice C2 Design, plan and submit a coherent summative assignment    D1 Reflect upon own views, beliefs and attitudes towards health and wellbeingD2 Reflect on own interpretation of health promotion practiceD3 Identify own learning needs and goals in relation to practical and theoretical knowledge of promotion<o:p></o:p>   Analytical skills Innovation/creativity Oral communication Research Written communication Students will have the opportunity for synchronous and asynchronous learning on this unit.  Materials used during the in-person seminars will be supported by online resources on the VLE (Canvas) and Articulate Rise.  The e-learning resources will include discussion boards and non-assessed self-tests.  There will be x10 weekly 2-hour seminars over the course of the unit, and students will be able to develop discussion from these sessions via the online discussion boards within the VLE (Canvas).   2 Written assignment (inc essay) 50% 7 Oral assessment/presentation 50% Summative assessment task: A 10 minute presentation and 750 word written piece Discussion boards will provide consolidation exercises to provide feedback for the ILOs.Students will be presented with written feedback for their summative assessments.  BSc (Hons) Public Health BSc (Hons) Public Health First Year Mandatory BSc (Hons) Public Health PT BSc (Hons) Public Health PT First Year Mandatory BSc (Hons) Public Health BSc (Hons) Public Health First Year Mandatory N Boylan. M. (2023) ‘International public health policy and ethics’, 2nd edition, Switzerland, Springer. Exworthy, M., Mannion, R. & Powell, M. (eds) (2023) ‘The NHS at 75: the state of UK health policy’, Bristol, Policy PressCorbin, J. et al. (2021) ‘Arts and Health Promotion: Tools and Bridges for Practice, Research and Social Transformation’, Springer NatureKooko, S. & Baybutt, M. (eds) (2022) ‘Handbook of settings-based health promotion’, Switzerland, SpringerMittelmark, M.B. (2022) ‘Handbook of Salutogenesis’, Springer NaturePotvin, L., & Didier, J. (eds) (2022) ‘Global Handbook of Health Promotion Research’, volume 1, Switzerland, SpringerThompson, S.R. (2023) ‘The essential guide to Public Health and Health Promotion’ (2nd edition) London, Routledge. Wills, J. & Naidoo, J. (2023) ‘Foundations for Health Promotion’, 5th edition, Amsterdam, Elsevier   Seminars 20 Tutorials 20 0 160