Course Syllabus for students Spring 2021

Upon completion of the course students should have the ability to:

• explain health and determinants of health from individual, group and societal perspectives at national and global levels
• explain basic: means of control embodied in health policies; and, concepts and definitions in health economics
• describe, from a life course perspective, the impact of environment and lifestyle on health.

• argue why environmental resources, obstacles and risks impact on human health
• apply theories and concepts relevant to health-promotion in nursing
• relate national goals of pupblic health to the global sustainable development goals

• reflect on how nurses attitudes and societal attitudes, values and approaches affect prospects for health.

- public health – theories, concepts and definitions
- health concepts and perspectives of health
- epidemiology
- sociology
- social psychology
- health economics
- determinants of health
- intersectional perspectives of health
- migration
- violence in close relationships

The course is implemented through lectures, seminars and study assignments.

The teaching is conducted in English.

General entry requirements and successful completion of semester 1 courses (or equivalent knowledge). Semester 1 comprises: Nursing Science – Profession, Subject and Science, 15 credits; Human Physiology and Anatomy for Nurses, 7.5 credits; Applied physiology and anatomy in nursing, 3 credits; and, Psychology, Nursing 4.5 credits. Additionally, completion of semester 2 and 3 courses (or equivalent knowledge) is also required. Semester 2 comprises: Microbiology, Hospital Infection Control and Immunology for Nurses, 7.5 credits; Person-centered Care, Caring Approach and Communication, 7.5 credits; and, Practical Fundamentals In Nursing and Safety, 15 credits. Semester 3 comprises: Nursing in Health Problems, 15 credits; and, Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nurses, 15 credits.

The course is graded A, B, C, D, E, FX or F.

Examination will be based upon written individual examination, seminars and written assignments.

A university senior lecturer serves as examiner for the course.

Name of the Test	Value	Grading
Written individual examination	2 credits	A/B/C/D/E/FX/F
Seminars	1 credit	U/G
Written assignments	1.5 credits	U/G

Denny, E., Earle, S., & Hewison, A. (Ed.). (2016). Sociology for Nurses. London: Wiley.

Nicholson, B., McKimm, J., & Allen, A.K. (Ed.). (2016). Global Health. London: Sage.

Alternatives to Denny
Ingstad, K. (2015). Sociologi för sjuksköterskor. Lund: Studentlitteratur.

The latest edition of the course literature shall be used.
Scientific articles and other study materials will be added.