Public Health And Issues In Health Education
- Education
- 400 level
- 2 credit units
- 115 pages
- 16 units
This course is very important to the understanding and practice of Public Health and Issues in Health Education. It addresses public health issues affecting a significant portion of the population, including nutritional abnormalities like obesity and underweight, emotional health challenges, and human development stages. The course also explores the concept of family size, population growth, and the effects of stress and labor-saving machines on health. It empowers individuals and communities to improve their physical, social, mental, and emotional health.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 45 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of HED413, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
HED413 · UNIT 1 OBESITY
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What you should be able to do
- Define public health and explain its historical background.
- Identify and explain public health issues like obesity and underweight.
- Understand the concept of emotional health and emotional intelligence.
- Explain the various stages of human development.
- Describe population dynamics, family planning, and their benefits.
- Explain the meaning, types, causes, and management of stress.
- Describe labor-saving devices and their effects on health.
What it prepares you for
- Health Educator
- Public Health Officer
- Community Health Worker
- Health Promotion Specialist
- Wellness Coordinator
- Healthcare
- Government Health Agencies
- Non-profit Organizations
- Community Development
- Educational Institutions
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: Non-Communicable Diseases
Unit 3: Controlling Non Communicable Diseases in Nigeria
Understanding the complex interplay of factors contributing to non-communicable diseases requires integrating knowledge from various disciplines.
- Module 3: Development
Unit 2: Infancy through Childhood and Adolescence Stage
Distinguishing the characteristics of human at each developmental stage (prenatal, infancy through childhood, adolescence, emerging adult and adulthood) under physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes requires critical thinking and analytical skills.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 30 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Non-Communicable Diseases
Unit 1: Obesity · 2 hours
Define obesity and its classes using BMI.. Calculate BMI using provided examples.. Identify the types and causes of obesity.. Discuss the health risks and complications associated with obesity..
- Week 2Module 1: Non-Communicable Diseases
Unit 2: Underweight · 2 hours
Explain the meaning of underweight and its health concerns.. Differentiate between adult and childhood underweight using BMI.. Identify the causes and risk factors associated with underweight.. Discuss prevention and treatment strategies for underweight..
- Week 3Module 1: Non-Communicable Diseases
Unit 3: Controlling Non Communicable Diseases in Nigeria · 2 hours
Discuss the prevention and control measures for non-communicable diseases in Nigeria.. Identify the barriers to NCD prevention and control.. Explain the roles of various stakeholders in implementing the National Strategic Plan of Action on NCDs..
- Week 4Module 2: Emotional Health Growth
Unit 1: Introduction to Emotional Health Growth · 2 hours
Define emotional health growth and its importance.. Explain the meaning and types of emotions.. Discuss ways to boost emotional health and resilience..
- Week 5Module 2: Emotional Health Growth
Unit 2: Emotional Intelligence · 2 hours
Define emotional intelligence and its components.. Explain the Six Seconds Model of emotional intelligence.. Discuss how emotional intelligence manifests in the healthcare environment..
- Week 6Module 2: Emotional Health Growth
Unit 3: Emotional Health Needs of Various Age Groups · 2 hours
Identify the characteristics of various age groups (5-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-18).. Discuss ways to address the emotional health needs of each age group.. Apply strategies for effective communication and support..
- Week 7Module 3: Development
Unit 1: Prenatal Development · 2 hours
Explain the meaning of prenatal development.. Describe the three stages of prenatal development (germinal, embryonic, fetal).. Recognize prenatal influences and the importance of prenatal care..
- Week 8Module 3: Development
Unit 2: Infancy through Childhood and Adolescence Stage · 2 hours
Enumerate the stages of infancy through childhood.. Explain the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development of children at each stage.. Discuss the changes that occur during adolescence..
- Week 9Module 3: Development
Unit 3: Emerging Adulthood and Adulthood · 2 hours
Explain the changes that occur during emerging adulthood.. Describe the adulthood stage of development.. Compare and contrast the characteristics of early, middle, and late adulthood..
- Week 10Module 4: Family Size and Population Control
Unit 1: Family Size and Family Life Education · 2 hours
Describe family and family size.. Explain what is meant by an ideal family size.. Enumerate the core messages in family life education (FLE) in Nigeria..
- Week 11Module 4: Family Size and Population Control
Unit 2: Population Size and Growth · 2 hours
Explain the term population and population size.. Discuss population growth and its types.. Highlight the advantages and disadvantages of a large population.. Discuss population pressures on the environment..
Unit 3: Family Planning and Its Benefits · 2 hours
Explain family planning and its significance to population growth.. Define uncontrolled fertility.. Explain the benefits of family planning to the mother and child..
- Week 12Module 5: Stress and Health
Unit 1: Introduction to Stress · 2 hours
Define stress.. Identify the causes of stress.. Enumerate the types and signs of stress..
Unit 2: Impact of Stress on Health and Coping Strategies · 2 hours
Describe how stress affects the body.. Enumerate stress-influenced conditions.. Explain the coping strategies to manage stress.. Enumerate the benefits of Workplace Health Promotion Initiative..
- Week 13Module 6: Labour Saving Devices and Health
Unit 1: Labour Saving Devices and Health · 2 hours
Define Labour Saving Devices (LSD).. Enumerate the examples of LSDs.. List the advantages of LSDs.. Explain the effect of LSDs on health..
Preparing for the exam
- Create detailed concept maps linking the causes, types, and complications of obesity and underweight from Module 1, Units 1 and 2.
- Practice calculating Body Mass Index (BMI) using various examples and interpret the results.
- Develop case studies applying emotional intelligence principles from Module 2, Unit 2 to healthcare scenarios.
- Compare and contrast the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes across different stages of human development (Module 3).
- Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of different family planning methods and their impact on population growth (Module 4).
- Identify personal stressors and develop coping strategies based on the techniques discussed in Module 5, Unit 2.
- Evaluate the health effects of labor-saving devices and propose strategies for maintaining an active lifestyle (Module 6).
Questions students ask about this course
What is HED413 about?
This course is very important to the understanding and practice of Public Health and Issues in Health Education. It addresses public health issues affecting a significant portion of the population, including nutritional abnormalities like obesity and underweight, emotional health challenges, and human development stages. The course also explores the concept of family size, population growth, and the effects of stress and labor-saving machines on health. It empowers individuals and communities to improve their physical, social, mental, and emotional health.
How many units does HED413 have?
HED413, Public Health And Issues In Health Education, has 16 units across 5 modules, over 115 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is HED413?
HED413 carries 2 credit units, at 400 level in Education.
Is HED413 hard?
HED413 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does HED413 take to study?
About 45 hours of study, spread across its 16 units.
How is HED413 assessed?
HED413 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with HED413?
Health Educator, Public Health Officer, Community Health Worker, Health Promotion Specialist and Wellness Coordinator.