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POPLHLTH 204
: Health Care Ethics2024 Semester One (1243)
An introduction to healthcare and medical ethics. A theoretical foundation of ethics in addition to the practical ethical issues relevant to healthcare professionals.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLHLTH 206
: Life Cycle Nutrition2024 Semester One (1243)
Provides students with a general background and introduction to: the New Zealand diet; food preparation and meal patterns; dietary requirements during pregnancy and lactation, childhood and adolescence, lifestyle changes, maturity and ageing.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLHLTH 207
: Community and Cultural Development2024 Semester Two (1245)
An introduction to the study of community and cultural development as both philosophical approach and programme of practice for building active and sustainable communities from grassroots. Real world examples of effective practice will demonstrate the interdependence of theory, research and practice in health development. Emphasis is placed on collaboration and participation.
Prerequisite: POPLHLTH 102
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POPLHLTH 208
: Mental Health Development2024 Semester Two (1245)
The importance of mental health to overall health and well-being is explored. Major threats to mental health are reviewed, and contemporary responses to mental ill health are placed in historical perspective. Current theory, research and practice related to mental health development, which includes both recovery-based approaches and mental health promotion practice (i.e., promotion of well-being) at the community and population levels are reviewed.
Prerequisite: POPLHLTH 102
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POPLHLTH 210
: Equity and Inequalities in Health2024 Semester One (1243)
Investigates the way in which social determinants lead to particular distributions of health in populations. Draws on a social epidemiological approach to explore ways in which inequalities in health (based on factors such as age, gender, ethnicity and socio-economic status) are created, then maintained or eliminated.
Prerequisite: POPLHLTH 102
Restriction: POPLHLTH 201
Restriction: POPLHLTH 201
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POPLHLTH 215
: Dynamics of Health Systems2024 Semester One (1243)
Examines ways in which approaches to quality and efficiency can be understood to examine changes in health systems, in response to the environment. The influence of key players is a key focus throughout this course.
Prerequisite: POPLHLTH 101
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POPLHLTH 216
: Quantitative Methods in Health2024 Semester Two (1245)
An introduction to and application of epidemiological and social science-based, quantitative principles, methods and skills used in health sector research.
Prerequisite: POPLHLTH 111, 202
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POPLHLTH 300
: Health Sector Professional Competencies2024 Semester One (1243)
Develops core skills in areas of project management, financial management, communication, leadership, team development, and cultural competence. An integrated project development approach is used to expose students to the key principles in these areas and to enable them to build a development plan.
Prerequisite: POPLHLTH 204
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POPLHLTH 301
: Strengthening Health Systems2024 Semester Two (1245)
The New Zealand health system in an international context. Health system reform, priority setting and rationing. Managed care and health integration. The future of healthcare in New Zealand.
Prerequisite: POPLHLTH 202, 215
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POPLHLTH 303
: Health Informatics2024 Semester One (1243)
Students will explore the development and management of information systems in contemporary New Zealand healthcare services. Health informatics concepts, conceptualised in different healthcare settings, are critically reviewed in terms of their practical application.
Prerequisite: POPLHLTH 101, 202
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POPLHLTH 304
: Principles of Applied Epidemiology2024 Semester One (1243)
The application of an epidemiological approach in population health, including study of the principles of epidemiological thinking, epidemiological study design and analyses, and the application of these findings to population health. Modules will be taught through specific themes for example, a life course approach or injury prevention.
Prerequisite: POPLHLTH 111, 202, 216
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POPLHLTH 305
: Community Nutrition2024 Semester Two (1245)
This course builds on POPLHLTH 206 ‘Life Cycle Nutrition’ by providing students with a general overview of the determinants of population eating behaviours and the implications of current dietary behaviours and patterns on health.
Prerequisite: POPLHLTH 111, 206
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POPLHLTH 307
: Communities and Addictions2024 Semester One (1243)
Examines how addictions such as tobacco, alcohol, drugs and gambling seriously undermine the health of individuals and the communities in which they live and/or work. Case studies are used to understand the primary elements of community and cultural health development.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Population Health
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POPLHLTH 311
: Shaping Health Policy2024 Semester Two (1245)
Investigates recent changes to the ways in which governments seek to intervene to improve a population's health. NZ case studies will be used to illustrate the interrelationships between research, policy and practice in a devolved health system and the changing relationships between government agencies and health providers.
Prerequisite: POPLHLTH 202
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POPLHLTH 313
: Health in Asian Communities2024 Semester Two (1245)
An overview of Asian health issues, including, the biological, ecological cultural, economic social and psychological factors that determine health for Asian New Zealanders is provided. Current practice, policy development and research priorities for Asian communities are included.
Prerequisite: POPLHLTH 210
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POPLHLTH 701
: Research Methods in Health2024 Semester Two (1245)
A comprehensive overview, in relation to health, of theoretical underpinnings of research; the asking of research questions; literature reviews; the design, implementation and appraisal of qualitative and quantitative research; and the writing up and dissemination of research.
Restriction: CLINED 714, NURSING 768, POPLHLTH 202
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POPLHLTH 701
: Research Methods in Health2024 Semester One (1243)
A comprehensive overview, in relation to health, of theoretical underpinnings of research; the asking of research questions; literature reviews; the design, implementation and appraisal of qualitative and quantitative research; and the writing up and dissemination of research.
Restriction: CLINED 714, NURSING 768, POPLHLTH 202
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POPLHLTH 704
: Undertaking Qualitative Health Research2024 Semester One (1243)
Provides practical experience in the appraisal and use of qualitative methods in research in health. The development of studies from research questions through design, conduct, and analysis and interpretation of such studies are examined in detail. Students are required to prepare a portfolio examining the use of a specific methodological approach in qualitative health research.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLHLTH 705
: Evaluation Research Methods2024 Semester Two (1245)
Provides a comprehensive outline of the nature of programme evaluation in the health sector and an overview of a variety of approaches to programme evaluation and the appropriate use of research tools. Includes logic models, stakeholder analysis, the development of objectives, indicators, client surveys and interviews. Emphasis on mixed methods evaluation designs involving qualitative and quantitative data gathering.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLHLTH 706
: Statistics in Health Science2024 Semester One (1243)
Provides an overview of statistics and statistical methods for health scientists. Covers a range of methods and tests, including regression.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLHLTH 708
: Epidemiology2024 Semester Two (1245)
Examines epidemiological study design, measures of effect, screening, appropriate statistics for epidemiology, with a focus on public health epidemiology.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLHLTH 709
: Evidence for Best Practice2024 Semester One (1243)
Evidence based practice uses epidemiological data derived from valid and clinically relevant research. This includes the accuracy of diagnostic tests, the power of prognostic markers and the efficacy and safety of therapeutic, rehabilitative or preventive interventions. This evidence is integrated with relevant contextual evidence such as patient and practitioner values, social, cultural and economic considerations to inform best practice.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLHLTH 715
: Global Public Health2024 Semester One (1243)
Explores global health from a public health perspective, with a strong emphasis on health and its determinants in developing countries. Topics covered include the global burden of risk and disease, global environmental challenges to health, international health governance, international healthcare financing and international health promotion.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLHLTH 718
: Health and Public Policy2024 Semester Two (1245)
A discussion of policy studies frameworks, and how these can be used to analyse policy issues and processes relevant to health and healthcare.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLHLTH 719
: Health Economics2024 Semester One (1243)
Fundamental economic concepts and their application to healthcare. Provides students with some analytical skills with which to address issues and problems in the funding and organisation of health services.
No pre-requisites or restrictions