Health And Illness Behaviour
- Education
- 300 level
- 2 credit units
- 159 pages
- 14 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Basic knowledge of biology
- Health sciences
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assessments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of HED313, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
HED313 · UNIT 2: COMPONENTS OF HEALTH
Most important is the direction is the individual facing on the pathway A. If towards high level of health, a person has genuinely optimistic or positive outlook despite his/ her health status. B. If towards premature death, a person has a genuinely pessimistic or negative outlook about his or her health status (Arifa, 2017).
What you should be able to do
- Define and explain the concept of health and its various components.
- Identify and analyze the factors that influence health at individual and societal levels.
- Discuss the theories of disease and their causative agents.
- Compare and contrast different healthcare systems and their features.
- Evaluate the role of health behavior and illness behavior in health outcomes.
- Apply health behavior theories to design effective health promotion interventions.
- Identify and address barriers to healthcare service utilization.
- Discuss the importance of value clarification in healthcare decision-making.
What it prepares you for
- Health Educator
- Public Health Officer
- Community Health Worker
- Healthcare Administrator
- Health Promotion Specialist
- Public Health
- Healthcare
- Community Development
- Non-Governmental Organizations
- Government Agencies
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: Conceptualisation of Health
Unit 1: Concept of Health
Understanding the various definitions of health by different scholars requires critical analysis and comparison.
- Module 3: Behavioural Concept of Health and Illness
Unit 1: Educational Theories of Health and Illness Behaviour
Applying the Health Belief Model and Social Cognitive Theory to real-life scenarios requires a deep understanding of psychological principles.
- Module 4: Health Care Utilisation
Unit 4: Barriers in Health Care Service Utilisation
Analyzing the complex interplay of factors affecting health service utilization demands critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 45 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Conceptualisation of Health
Unit 1: Concept of Health · 3 hours
Read the definition of health by various scholars.. Understand the importance of health.. Reflect on your personal understanding of health..
- Week 2Module 1: Conceptualisation of Health
Unit 2: Major Components of Health · 3 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 3Module 1: Conceptualisation of Health
Unit 3: Factors that Influence Health · 3 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 4Module 1: Conceptualisation of Health
Unit 4: Attitude and Behaviour during time of Health · 3 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 5Module 2: Conceptualisation of Disease
Unit 1: Concepts and Theories of Disease and Illness · 3 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 6Module 2: Conceptualisation of Disease
Unit 2: Causative Agents of Disease · 3 hours
List and explain the causative agents of disease.. Discuss how infections can be transmitted.. Reflect on preventive measures for infectious diseases..
- Week 7Module 2: Conceptualisation of Disease
Unit 3: Attitude and Behaviour During Time of Illness · 3 hours
Define illness behavior.. List and explain the stages of illness behavior.. Reflect on personal experiences with illness and healthcare seeking..
- Week 8Module 3: Behavioural Concept of Health and Illness
Unit 1: Educational Theories of Health and Illness Behaviour · 3 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 9Module 3: Behavioural Concept of Health and Illness
Unit 1: Educational Theories of Health and Illness Behaviour · 3 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 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 10Module 3: Behavioural Concept of Health and Illness
Unit 3: Health Risky Behaviour · 3 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 11Module 4: Health Care Utilisation
Unit 1: Health Maintenance · 3 hours
Define health maintenance.. Distinguish between health education and health promotion.. Explain the concept of prevention and its levels..
- Week 12Module 4: Health Care Utilisation
Unit 2: Health Care Delivery System · 3 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 13Module 4: Health Care Utilisation
Unit 3: Alternative Health Care · 3 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 hours
List and explain factors affecting health service utilization.. Identify and explain barriers in healthcare utilization.. Reflect on strategies to overcome these barriers..
Preparing for the exam
- Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key definitions and concepts.
- Develop concept maps linking different theories of health behavior.
- Practice applying health behavior theories to real-world scenarios.
- Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and identify areas of weakness.
- Allocate specific time slots for studying each module, ensuring balanced coverage.
- Form study groups to discuss complex topics and share insights.
- Focus on understanding the differences between various healthcare systems and their implications.
- Practice answering essay questions related to health promotion and disease prevention strategies.
- Review the course objectives and ensure you can address each one comprehensively.
Questions students ask about this course
What is HED313 about?
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.
How many units does HED313 have?
HED313, Health And Illness Behaviour, has 14 units across 4 modules, over 159 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is HED313?
HED313 carries 2 credit units, at 300 level in Education.
Is HED313 hard?
HED313 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does HED313 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.
How is HED313 assessed?
HED313 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assessments and Final Examination.
What do I need before starting HED313?
Basic knowledge of biology Health sciences
What can I do with HED313?
Health Educator, Public Health Officer, Community Health Worker, Healthcare Administrator and Health Promotion Specialist.