1. PROGRAM: MASTER IN COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
MODULE: HEALTH AND HEALTH PROMOTION AND
DISEASE PREVENTION
COURSE CODE: FFCH 6013
YEAR 1
SEMESTER: 2
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2. 1. Course Code FFCH 6013
2. Course Description
This course introduces the students to current issues, theories and research in health
promotion and disease prevention related to individuals, families, aggregates and
communities. The content is presented in three parts:
Part I: Current issues and research evidence in health promotion and disease
prevention in the Malaysian and global scenario; challenges confronting nurses working
with families, children and adolescents, adults and older adults, and the physically
compromised;
Part II: Focuses on theoretical foundation of health behavior and health promotion –
the theory and principles of how health behavior patterns of individuals, families and
communities are acquired, maintained and changed. The influence of social,
psychological factors such as ethnicity, socio economic status, gender and social support
is included. Selected research evidence and models of health promotion are analysed.
Part III: The role of the Advanced Practice Nurse in risk assessment, counseling,
education and screening. During the clinical practicum, each student will have the
opportunity to apply course content and develop and implement an individual or
community-based educational project designed to promote health and prevent disease.
3. Prerequisites - None
4. Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course on “Health Promotion and Disease Prevention”, students will be
able to:
1. analyse the concepts and theories of health, health promotion and disease
prevention;
2. explain the theoretical foundation of health behavior and health promotion with
particular reference to social and psychological factors;
3. evaluate current local and global issues and research evidence on health
promotion and disease prevention, related to individuals, families and
communities;
4. analyse the varied roles and challenges confronting of the Advanced Community
Health Nurse in health promotion and disease prevention.
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3. Teaching Methods and course content
Week Content Teaching Method
Lecture/ Seminar/ Independent Lecturer
e-learning Presentation study Involves
1 LO1: analyse the concepts and theories of health, health promotion and disease prevention;
 Lecture-discussion and
Student Presentation &
Discussion
Module
 Introduction to the Module 1 Coordinator
(a) Concept of health – the 2
meaning of health; 2
determinants of health;
theories on health;
(b) Concept and theories of “health 2 2
promotion” – defining “health
promotion”, scope, framework,
standard aims, values, media
reviews;
(c) Concept and theories of 2 3
“disease prevention” – the
meaning of “disease
prevention”; media
presentation about health and
disease.
LO 2: explain the theoretical foundation of health behavior and health promotion with
particular reference to social and psychological factors;
 Student Presentation of
Research Findings:
(a) Theoretical foundations of health 2 5 8
behavior and health promotion;
(b) Research on social and
psychological factors influencing 5 8
health behavior.
LO3: evaluate current local and global issues and research evidence on health promotion and
disease prevention, related to individuals, families and communities;
 Student presentation on WHO
PROMOTES HEALTH.
(a) National health services – 2 4 16
government departments of
health; various ministries;
training agencies; NGOs;
(b) International organizations –
WHO; other world bodies; 1
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4. (c) The role of the media
1 2 4
(d) The role of individuals,
families and groups.
2 2 4
LO 4: analyse the varied roles and challenges confronting of the Advanced Community Health
Nurse in health promotion and disease prevention.
One-day Seminar
(a) Community/Public Health Nursing 2 8 21
at local, state and national levels;
(b) International /national agenda for
health care delivery; 2
(c) Roles of Community Health Nurse: 1
in the home; hospice; community;
schools; occupational health;
(d) The Community Health Nurse as a 1
leader and consultant.
 Examination 3
Total 20 26+3 68
Student Assessment
Continuous Assessment 30%
 Class presentation on Concepts (15%)
 Evidence / Research and presentation (15%)
(For outcomes 1-2)
Seminar Presentation 20%
(For outcome 4)
End of Semester Exam 50%
(For all outcomes)
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5. WEEK TOPIC
1 Concept of health – the meaning of health; determinants of health;
theories on health;
2 Concept and theories of “health promotion” – defining “health
promotion”, scope, framework, standard aims, values, media
reviews
3 Concept and theories of “disease prevention”
– the meaning of “disease prevention”; media presentation about
health and disease.
4 Theoretical foundations of health behavior and health promotion;
5 Research on social and psychological factors influencing health
behavior.
6 International organizations – WHO; other world bodies;
7 The role of the media
8 The role of individuals, families and groups.
9 Community/Public Health Nursing at local, state and national levels;
10 International /national agenda for health care delivery;
11 Roles of Community Health Nurse: in the home; hospice;
community; schools; occupational health;
12 The Community Health Nurse as a leader and consultant.
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6. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Department of Nursing, UKMMC
Master of Nursing
HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION MODULE
Course Code: FFCH6013
Seminar/workshop – 20%
Bil Activities Full Marks Mark Remarks
1 Greets the participants 5
2 Prepares enough program books for audience 5
3 Prepared the hall well 5
4 Introduces the workshop/seminar 5
5 Explains purpose of the workshop 5
6 Contents
 Relevance 5
 In depth 5
 current issues 5
 Informative 5
7 Presentation
 Interesting 5
 Slide shows - creative 5
 Concise 5
 Energetic 5
 Emphasizes the important issues 5
 Explains the issues clearly 5
8 All group members participate in seminar 5
9 Questions answered well 10
9 Overall, a successful seminar 10
Total 100
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7. UniversitiKebangsaan Malaysia
Department of Nursing, UKMMC
Master of Nursing
HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION MODULE
Course Code: FFCH 6013
CLASS PRESENTATION 15%
Bil Activities Full Marks Mark Remarks
1 Choose the appropriate research paper
 Relevant 4
 Recent 4
 Interesting 4
2 Identify the main issues of the paper 4
3 Explain the content clearly 4
4 Identify
 strength 5
 weakness 5
5 Able to answer question from audience 5
6 Give suggestion for future research 5
Total marks 40
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8. References and Reading List
Anderson, E.T. & McFarlane, J. (2008). Community as partner: Theory and practice in
nursing. 5th Ed. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Clark, M.J. (2008). Community health nursing: Advocacy for population health. 5th Ed.
New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall.
Ervin, N.E. 2002. Advanced community health nursing practice: population-focused
care. Prentice Hall. New Jersey.
Mies, M.A. & McEwen, M. (2007). Community/Public health nursing: Promoting the
health of populations. 4th Ed. Saunders Elsevier evolve.
Richards, J. (1999). Caring for people: a life span approach. Stanley Thornes.
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9. Clinical Practice – Health and Health Promotion
1. Assessment of the Problem
a. Identify habits or activities that lead to risk to the health
b. How many people involve with activities or habits are lead to the risk of health
problem, and early death cause of problem eg smoking
c. Example – smoking in the home is hazardous to children and it related to health
problems
2. Plan for Community Participation
a. Form partnerships and establish support from school, work sites, faith
communities, and hospitals
b. Develop or adopt public-education campaigns (e.g. public service
announcements). And public visual media opportunities (e.g. advertisements in
newspapers, on billboards, or on public transportation).
c. Identify funding sources
d. Identify the publicize possible incentives for individuals and businesses to
becomes involved, such as reduced insurance premiums or healthier employees
with decreased absentee rates.
e. Gather resources and materials
3. Implement Programs For Individuals and groups
a. What are the activities will help the individuals to stop the habits/activities that
are risk to the health
4. Identify the Benefits and Barriers
a. Benefits
b. Barrier
5. Evaluation the success of your community-wide Program
a. Has a change occurred
b. Do the health care providers in the area take part in advise the individuals to stop
the bad habits?
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