Study Guide

Objective

The student is able to know how to evaluate the health and well-being of the population and is aware of factors that cause public health problems and future national and global health risks. The student understands how social decision-making and structures are linked with the promotion of health and functional capacity.

Content

The current health and well-being of the population. Factors that impair public health and prevention of these factors. Factors that promote or inhibit people's resources. The impact of the individual's or community's socioeconomic status on health. Early detection and prevention of risk factors. Prevention of accidents. Global heath risks and preparing for these risks.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2
The student knows part of the concepts related to national and global health, epidemiological research methods and statistics used to describe and control national and global health. To some extent, the student is able to read research and to use research knowledge to identify causes of health differences and the background of prevalent diseases. The student' s attitude to the adverse effects of drug and alcohol abuse is professional to some extent, but his/her knowledge of the recovery methods is still somewhat lacking.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
The student partly knows the concepts related to national and global health, epidemiological research methods and statistics used to describe and control national and global health. The student is able to read research and partly use research knowledge to identify causes of health differences and the background of prevalent diseases. The student´s attitude to the adverse effects of drug and alcohol abuse is professional and he / she can facilitate clients' recovery by means of a motivating method.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
The student knows the concepts related to national and global health, epidemiological research methods and statistics used to describe and control national and global health. The student is able to read research and use research knowledge to identify causes of health differences and the background of prevalent diseases. The student´s attitude to the adverse effects of drug and alcohol abuse is professional and he / she can facilitate clients' recovery by means of a motivating method.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Fail = 0
The student fails to master concepts related to national and global health, epidemiological research methods and statistics used to describe and control national and global health. He/she is not adequately able to read research and use research knowledge to identify causes of health differences and the background of prevalent diseases. The student's attitude is still lacking as regards to the adverse effects of drug and alcohol abuse and the counselling of clients.

Materials

Kauhanen, J. & al. (2013). Kansanterveystiede. 4. uudistettu painos. SanomaPro Oy. Saatavuus: http://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_FI&bibId=103195

Web-based study materials related to non-smoking. Motivational interview study materials.