Health Promotion concepts, methodologies and preventative strategies will be examined. This module addresses the effectiveness of health promotion methods with particular emphasis on Irish interventions. Students will develop appropriate programmes based on community needs using the Students Learning with Communities approach. ( SLWC)
Concepts of Health, Environmental Determinants of Health, Influences on Health, Measuring Health. The Health Belief and Health Action Model. National Health Strategy, Health Promotion in Ireland. Models of Health Promotion. Ethics. Politics, Healthy Alliances. Community partnerships, Community Based Learning. Assessment of Needs. Planning and implementation in different settings. Schools Healthy Project. Mass Media - the role media plays in health promotion. Evaluation Methods
Lectures. Workshops & Community Based Learning.
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| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |