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Module Title	Health Promotion
Module Code	NS390
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Level	3	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

The module will enable students to:

Explore the concept of health promotion as a mechanism for health and social gain.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module and following a period of personal study the student will be able to

Critically analyse the concepts of health and health promotion.
Demonstrate knowledge of policy developments in health promotion from a national and international perspective.
Analyse and critically evaluate health promotion models and approaches.
Demonstrate an understanding of health inequalities and ethical issues in the provision of health promotion.

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	24
Tutorials
Laboratories
Seminars
Independent Learning Time	51

Total	75
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus

Concepts of health and health promotion.
Development of health promotion policy nationally and internationally.
Theories and models in health promotion.
Measuring the health of populations.
Inequalities in health Models of Behaviour change.
Planning, implementation and evaluation of health promotion interventions.
Ethics in health promotion.

Assessment
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Indicative Reading List

Essential:

Department of Health and Children (2000) The National Health Promotion Strategy, 2000-2005. Dublin: Stationery Office.
Ewles, L., Simnett, I. (2003). Promoting health: A Practical Guide 5th Edition London: Balliere Tindall.
Ewles, L. (2005) Key Topics in Public Health. London: Churchill Livingstone.
Naidoo, J, Wills, J. (2005a) Health Promotion: Developing Practice London: Bailliere Tindall.
Naidoo, J, Wills, J. (2005b) Public Health and Health Promotion London: Bailliere Tindall
Ryan, D, McNamara Mannix, P and Deasy, C (2006) Health Promotion in Ireland. Dublin: Gill and Macmillan
Sheinfeld-Gorin, S and Arnold, J (2006) Health Promotion in Practice. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Supplementary:

Balanda, K., Wilde, J. (2003) Inequalities in perceived health: A report on the all-Ireland social capital and health survey. Dublin: Institute of Public Health in Ireland.
Bomar, P. (2004) Promoting Health in Families. 3rd Edition. London: Saunders.
Edelman, C., Mandle, C. (2006) Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span. 6th Edition. London: Mosby.
Kerr, J., Weitkunat, R., Moretti, M.(Eds) (2005) ABC of Behaviour Change. London: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone.
Krieger, N. (2005) Embodying Inequality: Epidemiologic Perspectives. New York: Baywood Publishing.
Lucas, K., Lloyd, B. (2005) Health Promotion Evidence and Experience. UK: Sage
McKenzie, J, Neiger, B.L, Thackeray, R (2008) Planning, Implementing and Evaluating Health Promotion Programs A Primer (5th Ed)New Jersey: Benjamin Cummins
Nutbeam, D., Harris, E. (2004) Theory in a Nutshell: A Guide to Health Promotion Theory. London: McGraw-hill Education.
Thorogood, M., Coombes, Y. (2004) Evaluating Health Promotion: Practice and Methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Tones, K., Green, J. (2004) Health Promotion: Planning and Strategies. London: Sage Publications
World Health Organization. (1984) Health promotion: A Discussion Document on the Concepts and Principles. Copenhagen: World Health Organization.
World Health Organisation (1986) The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion. Geneva: World Health Organisation.
World Health Organization (1994). Helsinki Declaration on Action for Environment and Health in Europe. Copenhagen: World Health Organization.
World Health Organization (1994). Environmental Health Action Plan for Europe. Copenhagen: World Health Organization.