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Prevention and Control of STIs and HIV (POPH90068)

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Overview

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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:

  1. Definitions and background (STI epidemiology, diagnosis and management)
  2. Importance and impacts (public health implications and consequences; HIV and HIV/STI interaction)
  3. Control and stakeholders (public health theory of control with examples; groups and networks of importance)
  4. Prevention and health promotion (including individual health messaging, mass and social media campaigns)
  5. 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: 24 January 2023

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: 24 January 2023

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Three short answer questions (500 words each)

  • 1500 words
Mid semester30%

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.

  • 750 words
Throughout the semester15%

Peer review of another student's final draft intervention.

  • 750 words
Week 1215%

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

  • 2000 words
During the examination period40%

Attendance

Hurdle requirement: Attendance at a minimum of one (one hour) live online meeting.		Throughout the semesterN/A

Last updated: 24 January 2023

Dates & times

  • Semester 2 - Online
    Principal coordinatorHenrietta Williams
    Mode of deliveryOnline
    Contact hours
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021
    Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021
    Census date31 August 2021
    Last date to withdraw without fail24 September 2021
    Assessment period ends19 November 2021

    Semester 2 contact information

    HWilliams@mshc.org.au

    Melbourne School of Population and Global Health

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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: 24 January 2023

Further information

Last updated: 24 January 2023