LO1 Use public health data to identify a health risk to the population

BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care with Foundation Year HWSC3003

Module Handbook

HWSC3003 Health and Wellbeing Across Communities and in Health and Social Care Environments

Level: 3

Credits: 20

Total learning hours: 200

Introduction

We would like to welcome you to this module and look forward to working with you! To get the most out of this module, it is important that you consistently attend your classes throughout the teaching period. This will enable you to:

• get to know your lecturer and other students to enhance your experience and learn from each other
• benefit from access to the experience of your lecturer and being able to ask them questions directly
• receive ongoing feedback on your progress and support on your assessment.

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Module information

This module is one part of a coherent package of modules that all contribute to the achievement of your programme learning outcomes (see your programme handbook for details) and to your student learning journey at GBS.

This module builds on the learning from the following module(s),

• Academic Writing Skills for Success: Research literacy and Academic Literacy
• Health and Social Care 1: Academic Literacy

In addition, this module will prepare you for the following module(s),

• Professional Foundations of Health and Social Care (Regulations, Evidence and Policy): Academic Literacy and Active citizenship.

Module aims

This module will introduce public health data sources and learning of how to analyse and interpret health data. You will spend time identifying trends, patterns and at-risk populations. There will be an overview of key behaviour change theories, and health promotion resources to address health risks and improve wellbeing in diverse communities. The module will involve an exploration of different types of health promotion material, identifying principles of clear communication and inclusive messaging. You will apply the selected behaviour change theory to the campaign design

Overall, the module will introduce you to:

• Exploring public health issues and identify key health risks using real-world public health data.
• Analysing population data to understand trends, target groups, and the scale of specific health problems.
• Learning about key behaviour change theories, such as the Health Belief Model and Theory of Planned Behaviour.
• Selecting and applying a behaviour change approach relevant to a specific health issue and audience.

Module learning outcomes (LOs)

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

Changes to the handbook

Any changes to this module that are made in response to student and other feedback will be included in this section

Module delivery

Learning hour breakdown

The table below gives you a breakdown of the total study hours expected for this module.

Component 1

Component details

Develop a report of 1,500 words (-/+ 10%) that identifies a health risk to a population using simple public health data from reports used in class, then consider the effectiveness of a real-world health campaign and the resources it uses to address this risk. Finally, apply the behaviour change model taught in class, to explain how the campaign promotes good health and wellbeing.

• The report is to be completed using the template available in the Assignment Information section on Moodle.
• Full details of report requirements can be found in the Assignment Overview below.