Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Public and Allied Health

Learning Methods

Lecture

Seminar

Tutorial

Module Offerings

4002ENVCPH-SEP-CTY

Aims

This module aims to provide students with an introduction to how the principles of demography and community participation can be utilised to improve health and reduce health inequalities

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of demography
2.
Present and review basic demographic data
3.
Demonstrate understanding of principles and theories of community participation for health
4.
Discuss strategies to engage communities in community based projects / research to improve health and reduce inequalities

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Introduction to demographic methods and concepts Numbers, rates, proportions and ratios Sources of population data Demographic counting and crude rates The dynamics of population growth Effects of different age and sex structures on society Notions of community Barriers and facilitators to participation Community Engagement Social exclusion Community development. Community Profiling
Module Overview:
In this module you will focus on the key measures and techniques used in studying and working with populations to improve health and reduce health inequalities. You will be provided with an introduction to how the principles of demography and community participation can be utilised to improve health and reduce health inequalities.
Additional Information:This module focuses on the key measures and techniques used in studying and working with populations to improve health and reduce health inequalities.

Assessments

Report

Presentation