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PUBH6000 Social Determinants of Health - Case Study Report -The Social Determinants of health in diverse populations
Learning Outcome 1: Critically examine principles of public health, and the interpret the stakeholders' roles in addressing health inequalities and inequities
Learning Outcome 2: Critically analyse the impact of potential social determinants on the health outcomes of different populations.
Learning Outcome 4: Critically analyse health outcomes in disadvantaged populations
Context
The social determinants of health play a major role toward disease, health and wellbeing of the community. This assessment is aimed at consolidating students understanding of how the social determinants of health affect the health outcomes of a population. The assessment gives you an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of the fundamentals of public health practice and apply theoretical and conceptual health intervention frameworks to analyse the health of a population. This assessment task is also designed to further develop your ability to reflect on your practice. As a public health practitioner, it is important to develop your ability to reflect on personal experiences, feedback and assess your own capabilities. This practice of reflexivity supports personal and professional growth.
Task Summary
In this assessment you are required to read a case scenario provided by your Learning Facilitator, using critical thinking skills develop a report demonstrating your ability to apply theory into practice. Your report should be 1500 words (+/- 10%) in length. In addition to submitting assessment 2 Part A, you are required to provide another 200 words of learning journal demonstrating your ability to reflect on personal experiences and challenges working to complete Assessment 2 Part A . Use the assessment template provided to develop this assessment.
The scenario will be provided separately.
Please refer to the Instructions for details on how to complete this task.
Instructions
1. Read carefully over the given scenario provided by your Learning Facilitator.
2. Research health issues and relevant social determinants of health that would influence health outcomes of the population in the given scenario
3. Use the Ecological Model to analyse factors relevant to the scenario that influence health behaviours and health outcomes of the population in the following perspectives.
• Intrapersonal level
• Interpersonal level
• Community level
4. Reflect on your thoughts/activities and challenges in preparing the assessment in the Learning Journal such as information provided to complete the assessment, class activities, searches for further information and references.
Please refer to the template associated with Assessment 2 Part A to develop your report. The template provides guidance on how to structure and the specific information to include in your report.
Format parameters
- Include a title page that states: The assessment title;
Your first and last name;
Your student identification number; Word count (excluding the reference list); The subject name;
Your lecturer/learning facilitator; and An academic integrity declaration
- In relation to formatting, ensure that your paper uses: Headings as suggested in the template
APA 7th referencing style for citing and referencing research.
Attachment:- Social Determinants of Health.rar