At the end of this course, the students; 1) Have knowledge about health and disease concepts, 2) Have knowledge about health services in Turkey, 3) Have knowledge about disease behaviors, 4) Have knowledge about the effects of health and diseases on society, 5) Have knowledge about the effects of social determinants on health.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
COURSE DEFINITION
Introduction to sociology of health, definition of health and illness, experience of the disease, health and illness behavior, the role of patient and patient-physician relationship, social factors affecting health status, gender, marital status, family, education, employment and occupation, poverty, social class, health inequality, lifestyle, social environment, health and social support, social stigma (of mental disorders, AIDS, HIV), cultural influences on illness experience, religion and biopsychosocial health, health system as a social service area subjects are discussed in this course.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Health and Disease Concept
2nd Week
Health Services in Turkey and Turkey's Health System
3rd Week
Sociology, Health Sociology
4th Week
Theories of Health Sociology
5th Week
Disease Behaviors and Health Risks
6th Week
Social Determinants of Health
7th Week
Midterm Exam
8th Week
The Relationship Between Social Gradian, Stress, Early Life Period and Health
9th Week
The Relationship Between Poverty, Social Exclusion, Social Support and Health
10th Week
The Relationship Between Work Environment, Unemployment and Health
11th Week
The Relationship Between Nutrition, Food Poverty, Addiction and Helath
12th Week
The Relationship Between Transportation, Housing Conditions and Health
13th Week
Social Determinants of Health of Elderly
14th Week
Student Presentations
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Marmot, M. & Wilkonson, R.G. (ed) (2009) Sağlığın Sosyal Belirleyicileri. İNSEV Yayınları. Sherman, I.W. (2016) Dünyamızı Değiştiren 12 Hastalık. İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları. Jaco, E.G. (1958) Patients, Phiyisicians ans Illness. Landy, D. (ed) (1997) Culture and Diesase and Healing: Studies in Medical Antropology. Mcmilan Pub. Co. Inc. New York. Mechanic, D. (1983) Handbook of Health Care and the Health Professions, The Free Press, New York
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion,Presentation
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
30
Presentation of Book
1
30
Total(%)
60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
40
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
1
1
Preparation for Quiz
14
2
28
Individual or group work
14
3
42
Preparation for Final exam
1
15
15
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
10
10
Laboratory (including preparation)
0
0
0
Final exam
1
1
1
Homework
0
0
0
Book Presentation
1
2
2
Total Workload
141
Total Workload / 30
4,7
ECTS Credits of the Course
5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
