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POPLHLTH 701

: Research Methods in Health
2021 Semester Two (1215)
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.
Subject: Population Health
Restriction: CLINED 714, NURSING 768, POPLHLTH 202
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POPLHLTH 701

: Research Methods in Health
2021 Semester One (1213)
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.
Subject: Population Health
Restriction: CLINED 714, NURSING 768, POPLHLTH 202
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POPLHLTH 704

: Undertaking Qualitative Health Research
2021 Semester One (1213)
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.
Subject: Population Health
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLHLTH 705

: Evaluation Research Methods
2021 Semester One (1213)
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.
Subject: Population Health
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLHLTH 706

: Statistics in Health Science
2021 Semester One (1213)
Provides an overview of statistics and statistical methods for health scientists. Covers a range of methods and tests, including regression.
Subject: Population Health
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLHLTH 708

: Epidemiology
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Examines epidemiological study design, measures of effect, screening, appropriate statistics for epidemiology, with a focus on public health epidemiology.
Subject: Population Health
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLHLTH 709

: Evidence for Best Practice
2021 Semester One (1213)
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.
Subject: Population Health
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLHLTH 711

: Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis
2021 Semester Two (1215)
The principles and critical appraisal of interventional systematic reviews and meta-analysis and their role in evidence-based practice. Topics include: protocol development, question formulation, identification of evidence, selection of studies for inclusion, appraisal and quality of included studies, extraction and recording of data, synthesis (meta-analysis) and interpretation of results and application.
Subject: Population Health
Prerequisite: POPLHLTH 708 or 709 or equivalent experience
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POPLHLTH 715

: Global Public Health
2021 Semester One (1213)
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.
Subject: Population Health
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLHLTH 717

: Health and Society
2021 Semester One (1213)
An exploration of health within a social context. Examines the relationships between social factors, their impact on health, and the ways in which these relationships inform our understanding of health and help direct healthcare provision and public health policy.
Subject: Population Health
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLHLTH 718

: Health and Public Policy
2021 Semester One (1213)
A discussion of policy studies frameworks, and how these can be used to analyse policy issues and processes relevant to health and healthcare.
Subject: Population Health
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLHLTH 719

: Health Economics
2021 Semester Two (1215)
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.
Subject: Population Health
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLHLTH 720

: Cost Effectiveness Evaluation
2021 Semester Two (1215)
The application of economic methods to the evaluation of health services and programmes. The principles and techniques of economic evaluation, the process of measuring costs and benefits of health services, quality of life measurement.
Subject: Population Health
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLHLTH 722

: Organisation of Health Systems
2021 Semester One (1213)
The principles, structure, financing and organisation of health systems. Current issues and challenges facing health systems from a national and international perspective.
Subject: Population Health
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLHLTH 724

: Quality in Health Care
2021 Semester One (1213)
Quality healthcare is examined with an emphasis on strategies that enable individuals, teams, and services within healthcare organisations to implement and sustain performance improvement. Allows students to explore the quality principles to an area of their own choice.
Subject: Population Health
Restriction: NURSING 775
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POPLHLTH 725

: Environmental Health
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Explores ways in which the environment affects human health. Studies links between industrial and agricultural development, environmental change and public health at local, national and global levels. Topics include the role of policies, legislation and public health actions in reducing environmental health risks.
Subject: Population Health
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLHLTH 726

: Health Protection
2021 Semester One (1213)
Current issues will be used to illustrate principles of health protection as an element of public health at local and national levels. The main inter-related topic areas within health protection (communicable disease control and surveillance; non-communicable disease control; food safety; alcohol and tobacco; air and water quality) will be discussed, along with identification of health hazards, development of prevention strategies, and field implementation methods.
Subject: Population Health
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLHLTH 732

: Population Youth Health
2021 Semester One (1213)
Youth injury prevention, resiliency factors and reproductive issues, and advocacy for young people. How do you make a difference in youth health? This course introduces key concepts in population youth health and utilises an evidence based approach and New Zealand practice examples to consider how youth health can be improved in communities and populations.
Subject: Population Health
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLHLTH 733

: Health Promotion Theory and Models
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Examines the values, theories and practice models of health promotion and in particular, an approach to the social determinants of health and health equity that seeks to empower individuals and groups to deal with these issues.
Subject: Population Health
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLHLTH 734

: Health Promotion Strategies
2021 Semester Two (1215)
An overview of key strategies designed to promote health, with an emphasis on healthy public policy, partnerships, community action and advocacy and ways to link local, national and global actions. Practical and creative approaches to health promotion planning are explored through case studies, invited practitioners and the development of a group project with outcomes of empowerment and health gain.
Subject: Population Health
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLHLTH 736

: Mental Health Promotion
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Examines the central role that positive mental health and well-being plays in the health of populations. It focuses on understanding the determinants of mental health and the processes by which these determinants affect mental health. The theory and application of mental health promotion practice, encompassing strategies for action at the societal, community and individual level, are discussed.
Subject: Population Health
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLHLTH 737

: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Studies
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Provides an introduction and overview to studies on alcohol and other drugs. Incorporates theory and research developed within public health, mental health, and specialised treatment frameworks. Topics will include: coverage of historical developments, a review of major theoretical issues and an overview of current trends.
Subject: Population Health
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLHLTH 739

: Pacific Health
2021 Semester One (1213)
Examines a wide range of health issues related to Pacific health. Provides an in-depth analysis with evidence of the global, regional and local issues that determines the health of the Pacific population both in the Pacific region and in New Zealand.
Subject: Population Health
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLHLTH 746

: Ethics, Culture and Societal Approaches to Death
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Approaches to death by Māori and other cultures. Resource and legal issues in the New Zealand context. Ethical issues: euthanasia versus palliative care, privacy, living wills and end of life medical decision-making; particularly treatment abatement. Duties after death, the nature of teamwork, the multidisciplinary nature of palliative care, the role of volunteers, emotional self care for palliative care providers, and home versus residential care.
Subject: Population Health
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLHLTH 752

: Case Studies in Global Health
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Provides the opportunity to develop critical awareness and practical engagement with a public health issue or issues facing people in the Asia Pacific region. The public health issues facing the region are broad and complex and require a region and country-specific response. Students will develop an understanding of the key health challenges, and the range of possible responses to improve health in the country and wider region.
Subject: Population Health
No pre-requisites or restrictions