Introduction To Public Health And Primary Health Care

1. Define key concepts in public health and primary health care.
2. Apply social justice principles to health resource allocation.
3. Develop strategies for addressing public health problems.
4. Analyze the organization and delivery of primary health care services.
5. Evaluate the effectiveness of health interventions.
6. Understand the role of national health policies in improving population health.

13 weeks, about 32 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Public Health

   • Unit 1: Definition and Concept of Public Health · 2 hours

     Define Public Health and its core functions.. Discuss the historical evolution of Public Health in Nigeria.. Identify the aims and objectives of Public Health practice..

2. Week 2Module 1: Introduction to Public Health

   • Unit 2: Concept of Social Justice of Public Health · 2 hours

     Differentiate between social justice and market justice.. Analyze the role of social justice in public health resource allocation.. Discuss personal responsibility in health outcomes..

3. Week 3Module 1: Introduction to Public Health

   • Unit 3: Unique Functions of Public Health · 2 hours

     Describe the unique functions of public health: assessment, policy development, and assurance.. Enumerate the essential public health services.. Discuss the importance of preventive strategies in public health..

4. Week 4Module 1: Introduction to Public Health

   • Unit 4: Developing Conceptual Framework for Understanding the Key Determinants · 2 hours

     Describe theoretical frameworks for understanding key health determinants.. Compare different theories explaining health behavior change.. Apply the Social Learning Theory to modify health behaviors..

5. Week 5Module 2: Recent Developments in Public Health and Its Future Direction

   • Unit 1: Defining the Problem and Measurement of the Magnitude of the Problem · 2 hours

     Define health problems and diseases.. Discuss methods for measuring the magnitude of health problems.. Identify sources of health problems, including human biology and environmental factors..

6. Week 6Module 2: Recent Developments in Public Health and Its Future Direction

   • Unit 2: Identifying and Developing Strategies · 2 hours

     Conduct needs assessments to identify community health problems.. Develop strategies for solving identified health problems.. Prioritize health problems based on their impact and available resources..

7. Week 7Module 2: Recent Developments in Public Health and Its Future Direction

   • Unit 3: Implementing Intervention and Evaluation Plan · 2 hours

     Set priorities for health interventions.. Mobilize resources for implementing health programs.. Implement and evaluate health interventions..

8. Week 8Module 2: Recent Developments in Public Health and Its Future Direction

   • Unit 4: Developing Communication Strategies · 2 hours

     Define communication and its purpose in health promotion.. Enumerate different communication strategies.. Identify key elements in the communication process and barriers to effective communication..

9. Week 9Module 3: Introduction to Health for All in the Year 2000 AD

   • Unit 1: Definition and Concept of Health for All · 2 hours

     Define the concept of Health for All (HFA).. State the goals and targets of the HFA movement.. Discuss the importance of social justice and equity in health..

10. Week 10Module 3: Introduction to Health for All in the Year 2000 AD

    • Unit 2: Historical Perspective · 2 hours

      Describe the historical perspective of the HFA movement.. Discuss the launching of the HFA movement by WHO and UNICEF.. Analyze the factors that contributed to the limited success of HFA by 2000 AD..

    • Unit 3: Target for Health for All 2000 AD · 2 hours

      Identify the targets set for improving health status within the HFA strategy.. Enumerate the four main themes of the HFA targets.. Discuss the role of WHO in promoting a common approach to health policy..

11. Week 11Module 4: Introduction to Primary Health Care Concept and National Health Policy

    • Unit 1: Concept of Primary Health Care · 2 hours

      Define the concept of Primary Health Care (PHC).. Enumerate the elements of PHC.. Describe the historical perspective and characteristics of PHC..

12. Week 12Module 4: Introduction to Primary Health Care Concept and National Health Policy

    • Unit 2: Principles of Primary Health Care · 2 hours

      Explain the principles of PHC: equitable distribution, community participation, intersectoral collaboration, appropriate technology, and manpower development.. Discuss the importance of each principle in achieving health equity..

    • Unit 3: Organization of Primary Health Care · 2 hours

      Describe the organization of PHC at the federal, state, and local government levels.. Outline the services rendered at PHC facilities.. Discuss the roles of community health workers and nurses in PHC..

13. Week 13Module 4: Introduction to Primary Health Care Concept and National Health Policy

    • Unit 4: Referral Services in Primary Health Care · 2 hours

      Define referral services in PHC.. Describe the two-way referral system.. Outline the advantages of a well-functioning referral system..

    • Unit 5: Introduction to National Health Policy · 2 hours

      Define National Health Policy.. State the goals of the National Health Policy.. Discuss the reasons for health policy review and the key policy thrusts of the reviewed policy..