HSC8042 : Public Health Intervention (Inactive)
HSC8042 : Public Health Intervention (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Dr Ryc Aquino
- Lecturer: Professor Amy O'Donnell, Professor Sheena Ramsay, Dr Shelina Visram
- Owning School: Population Health Sciences
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
This module aims to introduce students to the theory, concepts and practical issues relating to the planning, implementation and evaluation of public health interventions. The role of theories of behavior and of behavior change to inform public health intervention development and evaluation will be examined, supported by practical examples of the application of theory in relation to a wide range of public health issues. The module will consider a range of approaches to evaluating public health interventions.
Outline Of Syllabus
The course covers:
• Health promotion and disease prevention
• Public health intervention theory, models and methods
• Health psychology approaches to health behaviour change
• Public health intervention implementation within the NHS and other sectors
• Methods for evaluation of interventions
• Patient and public responses to public health risk and public health interventions
• Patient and public involvement in developing, evaluating and implementing public health interventions
• A range of topics are covered as examples in sessions, including COVID-19, diet and nutrition, obesity, mental health, tobacco control and smoking, alcohol consumption and physical activity
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
By the end of the module the student will be able to:
• Define public health intervention and describe the planning, implementation and evaluation of public health intervention
•Discuss the theories, models and principles of public health intervention and how they might ‘work’
•Understand the necessity for evaluation of public health interventions and describe the methods used to evaluate the acceptability, equity, efficacy, effectiveness and efficiency of public health interventions
Intended Skill Outcomes
By the end of the module and associated self-directed learning, students will be able to:
•Analyse public health interventions to identify their main functional components and underpinning theories.
•Apply appropriate theory in the development of novel health promotion interventions
•Critically appraise published research reporting effectiveness of public health interventions
•Design studies to support the development and evaluation of health promotion interventions
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 40 | 1:00 | 40:00 | Preparation and completion of assignment |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 5 | 3:00 | 15:00 | Present in person: Taught material |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 45:00 | 45:00 | Reading around topic |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The nature of the subject, key learning outcomes and class size are best suited to a participatory approach to learning, with ample time for discussion and problem-solving small group work.
Extensive self-directed learning, in particular through guided reading and web-based research, will complement classroom teaching.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 2 | M | 100 | 2000 words |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The written assignment aims to assess some of the key knowledge and skill-based learning outcomes and aims to test the student’s ability to :
1. Critically analyse a specific health promotion/disease prevention intervention, identifying the underlying rationale and relevant theory
2. Identify relevant research literature relating to a specific health promotion intervention
3. Design an evaluation for a public health intervention
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- HSC8042's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- HSC8042's past Exam Papers
General Notes
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