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International Adolescent Health (POPH90087)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2018
Overview
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To date, international adolescent health has been addressed with the confines of specific issues such as sexual reproductive health or HIV and AIDS. This subject provides a comprehensive picture of emerging health issues for adolescents in developing countries whilst maintaining a strong focus on sexual and reproductive health inclusive of HIV and AIDS.
Topics include: sexual and reproductive health programming initiatives, HIV and AIDS, key stages of adolescent health and development, socio-cultural determinants in adolescent health, drug and alcohol use and mental health. Evidence-based approaches covered in the course include: youth friendly health services, school-based approaches, parent-specific programming, peer education and participatory based programming. Examples of program innovation will also be highlighted.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Critique a number of frameworks used to address adolescent health needs;
- Apply these frameworks to the important health issues of young people in resource poor settings; and
- Develop strategies for effective engagement of young people and their communities to improve adolescent health and well being.
Generic skills
Upon completion of this subject, students will have developed skills in:
- Critical thinking and analysis,
- Working with others,
- Finding, evaluation and using relevant information,
- Problem-solving,
- Written communication.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- One 20-minute group oral presentation on the final day of teaching (20%)
- One 1,000-word critical reflection due two weeks after the final day of teaching (20%)
- One 3,000-word essay due six weeks after the final day of teaching (60%)
Hurdle Requirement: Attendance at a minimum of 80% is required to pass this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2018
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A set of readings will be available prior to the subject commencing.
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
- 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.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022