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Explore the contribution of social science to debates about factors such as socioeconomic circumstances and ‘lifestyle’ that influence mental and physical health outcomes in people, families and communities

Public Health, Society and Nursing

Unit code	NURS10021
Credit rating	10
Unit level	Level 1
Teaching period(s)	Semester 1
Offered by	Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work
Available as a free choice unit?	No

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Overview

This is a year 1 semester 1 unit that focuses on the key concepts of public health, health promotion and public health policy with a view to introducing the students to their future role in promoting health and preventing ill health. Underpinned by the social and behavioural sciences this unit explores both physical and mental public health issues and the factors that impact on health outcomes across the lifespan. 

Aims

Unit Aims

• Facilitate student’s understanding of the principles and practice of public health, health promotion and health improvement
• Facilitate students’ understanding of the factors that contribute to health inequalities and that influence health literacy
  • Facilitate student understanding of the role nurses play in helping individuals and populations improve and maintain their mental, behavioural, cognitive and physical health and wellbeing

Knowledge and understanding

1. With reference to relevant health policy, outline the aims and principles of public health, health promotion and health improvement
2. Define epidemiology, demography, and genomics and outline the wider determinants of health, and consider how these concepts aid our understanding of patterns of health, illness and health outcomes, at all stages of life
3. Describe the principles, practice and evidence base for health screening as a means of improving mental and physical health outcomes
4. Explore the contribution of social science to debates about factors such as socioeconomic circumstances and ‘lifestyle’ that influence mental and physical health outcomes in people, families and communities
5. Identify the opportunities available for nurses to promote health and wellbeing when caring for individuals, families, communities and populations within their own field of practice
6. Discuss the importance of early years interventions and the impact of adverse life experiences on lifestyle choices and mental and physical wellbeing in both childhood and adult life
7. Consider how the use of up-to-date approaches to behaviour change can enable individuals, families and populations to use their strengths and expertise to make informed choices when managing their own health and making lifestyle choices.