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Assignment No. 1
(Units: 1–7)
Course: Health Promotion (886) Semester: Autumn, 2011
Level: Post Graduate Credit hours: 3(2+1)
Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40
Note: Write answers to the following questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Define different theories of health and well being. Discuss the latest theory in detail with references. (20)
2. Differentiate between disease and illness. Discuss the role of health promotion activities to improve health status of the community. (20)
3. Establish relationship between social class and inequalities in health. Explain various indicators to describe health status of a community. (20)
4. What is meant by “Social capital” in Health Promotion? Discuss the effect of families on health and quality of life. Support your answer with examples. (10)
5. Discuss the role of health promotion in enhancement of quality of life. (10)
6. Write short notes on the following: (20)
a) Limitations of the Transtheoretical Model
b) Gender and Health
Assignment No. 2
Course: Health Promotion (886) Semester: Autumn, 2011
Level: Post Graduate Credit hours: 3(2+1)
Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40
Instructions
1. This assignment is of practical nature, you have to prepare/submit a research report on the selected topic in the workshop prior to the final examination.
2. The workshop component is mandatory for all the students, schedule of the workshop will be forwarded to you later on by the host region.
3. You have to select any one among the given topics for preparation of this assignment but make sure that the topic relates to the place/province of your residence. This will help you to conduct survey/observation related to your own community.
4. The student is supposed to present and discuss this assignment in the presence of resource person and the course mates in the workshop, therefore transparencies, posters or any other illustrative material for effective presentation will be encouraged.
5. You are advised to review the literature according to the selected topic. If you need any guidance you may contact your tutor or the department of Home and Health Sciences A.I.O.U Islamabad.
6. Minimum number of respondents/subject to be included in the study must not be less than fifty (50).
7. Your research report should include the following main headings:
a) Topic of the study
b) Introduction to the topic selected for research.
c) Objectives of the study.
d) Materials and methods of the study.
e) Review of literature on the subject both at national/international level.
f) Results and discussion.
g) Recommendations.
h) Conclusion.
i) Reference/Bibliography
j) Annexure.
8. Prepare three copies of this assignment one for your self, second for the tutor and the third may be sent to the Department of Home and Health Sciences A.I.O.U for record and future reference.
Research Topics
1. Randomly select at least 50 preschool children and assess their nutritional status with the help of anthropometric. Compile your report with the help of tables, graphs and arithmatical calculations.
2. Select at least five advertisements from media having health promotion messages. Critically analyse each of them explaining their affectivity building and motivation for action. You may interview at least 50 individuals with the help of a questionnaire to study their effectiveness. Write a report based on your findings.
3. Interview at least 50 laborers regarding health facilities available to them. Assess their nutritional status with the help of selected Anthropometric. Write a report based on your findings.
4. Health Education is an integral part of Health Promotion. Design at least five messages for public education. Prepare educational posters based on these messages and present them in the workshop.
5. Enlist and discuss incentives for motivating mothers for breast feeding. Plan at least five lessons to motivate mothers for this important aspect of maternal life. Present along with your recommendations in the workshop.
6. Collect data from at least 50 houses of your community and assess impact of public health campaigns. Write a comprehensive report.
7. Conduct a survey on at least 50 mothers to assess the concept of hot and cold foods among them. Write a report on your findings.
8. Junk foods are seriously affecting nutritional status of school going children. Assess Nutritional status of at least 50 subjects in relation to their eating habits.
9. Conduct a survey among children under five to assess intake of Vitamin–A drops through Immunization centres.
10. Conduct a survey in your community to assess the consumption of iodised salt among the families. Assess their awareness about its consumption.
Department of Home and Health Sciences
Course Outline: HEALTH PROMOTION
Level: M.Sc. Credit Hours: 3(2+1)
UNIT 1: HEALTH AND HEALTH PROMOTION: ‘THEORY’ MODELS AND APPROACHES
- Defining Health
- Defining Health Promotion
- Health Improvement Coordinator
UNIT 2: HEALTH, DISEASE AND ILLNESS: THE VOICE OF AUTHORITY
- Definitions of Disease and Illness
- Distinguishing Health from Disease and Illness
- Implication for Therapeutic Relationship
UNIT 3: HEALTH, SOCIAL INDICATORS AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE
- Mortality/Morbidity
- Society and Health
- Gender and Health
- Quality of Life
- Social Class and Inequalities in Health
- Health Promotion and Quality of Life
UNIT 4: SOCIAL CAPITAL FOR ALL
- Social Capital
- Family Influences on Health and Quality of Life
- Spirituality and Health
- Nature and Health
UNIT 5: REASONED ACTION: MORE THEORY THAN EVIDENCE
- Health Belief Model
- Theory of Reasoned Action
- Trans theoretical Model and its Limitation
- Reasoned Action
UNIT 6: RISKY BEHAVIOR: JUDGING THE ODDS
- Introduction
- Risk as Rational
- Health Education
- Role Social – Psychological Models
- Health Promotion
- Smoking Behavior
UNIT 7: INDIVIDUAL AND THE SOCIETY
- Age Difference and Health
- Gender and Health
- Ethnicity and Health
- Social Cohesion and Health
- Psycho Physiological Explanations
- Models of Social Support and Disease Prevention
UNIT 8: HUMAN PERSPECTIVES IN HEALTH PROMOTION
- Taking Health Promotion Forward
- Evidence Based Health Promotion
UNIT 9: CASE STUDIES OF HEALTH PROMOTION IN PAKISTAN
Recommended Books:
1) “Health Promotion”, Evidence and Experience, Kevin Lucas and Barbara Lloyd (2005) Sage Publication
2) Keith Tones, Health Promotion: Planning and Strategies. 2004, SAGE Publications Ltd.
3) Alison Dines and Alan Cribb. Health Promotion, Concepts and Practice. 1993 Blackwell Publishing.
4) Health Care Promotion AIOU Compiled Material.