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Prevention and Control of STIs and HIV (POPH90068)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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Semester 2
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
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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:
- Introduction to the subject: this includes basic epidemiology, diagnosis and management of the common STIs and HIV
- STI Control theory: this includes detailed exploration of the 3 important factors: partner change, period of infectiousness and transmissibility
- Impact and importance of STIs and HIV prevention and control in public health
- Prevention and Health promotion (social media, public health campaigns, sexuality education etc)
- Stakeholders, programs and application examples in the field of STI and HIV prevention and control.
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