Prevention and Control of STIs and HIV (POPH90068)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 2
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
OR
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: Contact Stop 1
Future Students:
- Further Information: MSPGH Website
- Email: Enquiry Form
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts of HIV and STI prevention and control. The basic epidemiology of STIs and HIV is considered along with some of the relevant clinical characteristics of these infections. The subject also introduces the concept of core groups and its importance to transmission dynamics, explores the factors that influence STI and HIV control and examines the public health consequences of these infections. It also provides examples of interventions and programmes to prevent and control HIV and STIs and critically examines and analyses such programmes.
This subject is organised into the following themes:
- Definitions and background (STI epidemiology, diagnosis and management)
- Importance and impacts (public health implications and consequences; HIV and HIV/STI interaction)
- Control and stakeholders (public health theory of control with examples; groups and networks of importance)
- Prevention and health promotion (including individual health messaging, mass and social media campaigns)
- Applications and program examples
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject are expected to be able to:
- Characterise STIs and HIV in Australia and globally in terms of epidemiology and basic clinical features
- Describe factors influencing the prevalence of STIs and HIV and the public health consequences of these infections
- Apply key concepts and theories of HIV and STI prevention and control to public health challenges
- Evaluate the real and potential efficacy of STI and HIV health promotion and prevention initiatives
- Design an STI/HIV intervention or program likely to be successful in improving public health
Generic skills
At the end of this subject, students are expected to have developed or further honed skills related to the following:
- sourcing, evaluating, synthesising and applying relevant information
- academic inquiry, critical thinking and analysis
- problem solving
- written communication
- working with others
- feedback provision
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Students will be expected to be proficient with a Web browser, e-mail application and word processing application prior to enrolment in this subject.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Three short answer questions (500 words each)
| Mid semester | 30% |
2 online reflections to content provided in the lectures and 1 online response to another student's reflection (375 words each) (15%). These reflections are marked on content and engagement.
| Throughout the semester | 15% |
Peer review of another student's final draft intervention.
| Week 12 | 15% |
Designing a public health intervention to improve STI control in a community setting. Final draft due week 11. Final submission due Week 13 from start of semester
| During the examination period | 40% |
Attendance Hurdle requirement: Attendance at a minimum of one (one hour) live online meeting. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2 - Online
Principal coordinator Henrietta Williams Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
OR
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: Contact Stop 1
Future Students:
- Further Information: MSPGH Website
- Email: Enquiry Form
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Special Computer Requirements: Students will require stable internet access to access all course materials and participate in online activities/discussions (both live and asynchronous). Students are also expected to have a headset and microphone connected to their computer for participation in some activities.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Certificate in Sexual Health Course Graduate Diploma in Primary Care Nursing Course Graduate Certificate in Primary Care Nursing Course Master of Public Health Informal specialisation Global Health Informal specialisation Sexual Health - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 31 January 2024