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HED313Education2 Unitsintermediate

Health And Illness Behaviour

This course introduces learners to the basic concepts of health and illness behavior. It explores the components of health, factors influencing health, and theories of disease. Students will learn about attitudes and behaviors during health and illness, health maintenance, healthcare systems, and alternative healthcare services. The course also covers health risky behavior and value clarification, equipping students with knowledge for informed decisions about personal and societal health.

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208h

Study Time

13

Weeks

16h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

HealthIllnessBehaviorHealthcarePrevention

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

📚

Math Level

No Math

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Concept of Health

2

Components of Health

3

Factors Influencing Health

4

Theories of Disease

5

Health Behavior

6

Illness Behavior

7

Healthcare Systems

8

Alternative Healthcare

9

Health Promotion

10

Disease Prevention

11

Value Clarification

Total Topics11 topics

Requirements

Knowledge and skills recommended for success

Basic knowledge of biology

Health sciences

💡 Don't have all requirements? Don't worry! Many students successfully complete this course with basic preparation and dedication.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Health Educator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Public Health Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Community Health Worker

Apply your skills in this growing field

Healthcare Administrator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Health Promotion Specialist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Public HealthHealthcareCommunity DevelopmentNon-Governmental OrganizationsGovernment Agencies

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Conceptualisation of Health

3h

Unit 1: Concept of Health

3 study hours

•Read the definition of health by various scholars.
•Understand the importance of health.
•Reflect on your personal understanding of health.

Week

2

Module 1: Conceptualisation of Health

3h

Unit 2: Major Components of Health

3 study hours

•List and explain the physical components of health.
•Discuss the mental and social components of health.
•Reflect on the spiritual and emotional components of health.

Week

3

Module 1: Conceptualisation of Health

3h

Unit 3: Factors that Influence Health

3 study hours

•Identify and explain the policymaking factors that affect health.
•Discuss the social and physical factors influencing health.
•Reflect on the role of health services in individual health.

Week

4

Module 1: Conceptualisation of Health

3h

Unit 4: Attitude and Behaviour during time of Health

3 study hours

•Define health behavior and changes.
•Identify and discuss attitudes and behaviors during times of health.
•Reflect on personal health behaviors and areas for improvement.

Week

5

Module 2: Conceptualisation of Disease

3h

Unit 1: Concepts and Theories of Disease and Illness

3 study hours

•Explain the theories of disease in the pre-modern era.
•Discuss the modern theories of disease.
•Compare and contrast different theories of disease causation.

Week

6

Module 2: Conceptualisation of Disease

3h

Unit 2: Causative Agents of Disease

3 study hours

•List and explain the causative agents of disease.
•Discuss how infections can be transmitted.
•Reflect on preventive measures for infectious diseases.

Week

7

Module 2: Conceptualisation of Disease

3h

Unit 3: Attitude and Behaviour During Time of Illness

3 study hours

•Define illness behavior.
•List and explain the stages of illness behavior.
•Reflect on personal experiences with illness and healthcare seeking.

Week

8

Module 3: Behavioural Concept of Health and Illness

3h

Unit 1: Educational Theories of Health and Illness Behaviour

3 study hours

•Explain the Health Belief Model and Social Cognitive Model.
•Discuss Fishbein's Theory of Reasoned Action.
•Reflect on the application of these theories in health promotion.

Week

9

Module 3: Behavioural Concept of Health and Illness

6h

Unit 1: Educational Theories of Health and Illness Behaviour

3 study hours

•Discuss the Attribution Model of Health and Illness.
•Explain the Naturalistic Model.
•Compare and contrast these models with other health behavior theories.

Unit 2: Determinants of Preventive Health Behaviour

3 study hours

•List and explain the determinants of preventive health behavior.
•Reflect on the factors that influence preventive health practices.
•Identify strategies to promote preventive health behaviors.

Week

10

Module 3: Behavioural Concept of Health and Illness

3h

Unit 3: Health Risky Behaviour

3 study hours

•Define the concept of health risky behavior.
•Identify and explain different types of health risky behavior.
•Discuss the health risky behaviors common among adolescents.

Week

11

Module 4: Health Care Utilisation

3h

Unit 1: Health Maintenance

3 study hours

•Define health maintenance.
•Distinguish between health education and health promotion.
•Explain the concept of prevention and its levels.

Week

12

Module 4: Health Care Utilisation

3h

Unit 2: Health Care Delivery System

3 study hours

•Define health care delivery system.
•List the characteristics of health care.
•Explain the levels of health care and the relationship between hospitals and the community.

Week

13

Module 4: Health Care Utilisation

6h

Unit 3: Alternative Health Care

3 study hours

•Define alternative healthcare system.
•Explain methods of modern healthcare delivery.
•Discuss the mode of operation of traditional healthcare and faith-based healthcare.

Unit 4: Barriers in Health Care Service Utilisation

3 study hours

•List and explain factors affecting health service utilization.
•Identify and explain barriers in healthcare utilization.
•Reflect on strategies to overcome these barriers.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key definitions and concepts.

2

Develop concept maps linking different theories of health behavior.

3

Practice applying health behavior theories to real-world scenarios.

4

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and identify areas of weakness.

5

Allocate specific time slots for studying each module, ensuring balanced coverage.

6

Form study groups to discuss complex topics and share insights.

7

Focus on understanding the differences between various healthcare systems and their implications.

8

Practice answering essay questions related to health promotion and disease prevention strategies.

9

Review the course objectives and ensure you can address each one comprehensively.

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