PUBH6000_Assessment Brief 1 Page 1 of 7 ASSESSMENT BRIEF Subject Code and Title PUBH6000: Social, Behavioural and Cultural Factors in Public Health Assessment Assessment 1: Report - Social...

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ASSESSMENT BRIEF
Subject Code and Title PUBH6000: Social, Behavioural and Cultural Factors in Public
Health
Assessment Assessment 1: Report - Social Determinants of Health
Individual/Group Individual
Length 1,500 words
Learning Outcomes This assessment addresses the following learning outcomes:
1. Analyse the impact of social, environmental and
ehavioural factors on the health of different
populations
2. Analyse population health outcomes and the major
social, economic, political and cultural forces that
contribute to health inequalities
Submission Due Sunday following the end of Module 2 at 11:55pm
AEST/AEDT*
Weighting 25%
Total Marks 100 marks
*Please Note: This time is Sydney time (AEST or AEDT). Please convert to your own time zone (eg.
Adelaide = 11:25pm).
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Instructions:
Tobacco, lack of physical activity, a diet high in fats and sugars, hypertension, diabetes and obesity
are well-known risk factors for heart disease. Populations with lower socioeconomic status are more
likely to have increased behavioural risk factors for heart disease, including smoking and lack of
physical activity (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, XXXXXXXXXXAlthough behavioural risk factors
might be evident causes of diseases, public health professionals also consider social and
environmental factors that contribute to the social gradient of health.

To prepare for this assignment, choose a population group in Australia (e.g. men/women, low
socioeconomic status, rural
emote, people with disabilities/mental illness). Then, in 1500 words,
address the following, being sure to include a rationale that justifies your response:

 Describe the pattern of heart disease within this population.
 Analyse how a social determinants of health approach could be used to explain the patterns
of mo
idity and mortality for heart disease among this population group when compared to
other groups.
 Create a public health intervention that addresses a social determinant of health (e.g. work,
unemployment, social support, transport, housing, education, access to healthcare).
 Describe how you would address the social gradient of health through this public health
intervention.
 Explain what other sectors would need to be involved aside from the health sector.


References

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare XXXXXXXXXXAustralia’s health 2010. Retrieved from
http:
www.aihw.gov.au/publication-detail/?id= XXXXXXXXXX


http:
www.aihw.gov.au/publication-detail/?id= XXXXXXXXXX

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Assessment Criteria:

 Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the social determinants of health (30%)
 Shows ability to interpret and analyse relevant information and literature on the social
determinants of health (20%)
 Demonstrates ability to apply knowledge and understanding of the social determinants of
health to an existing public health problem (25%)
 Demonstrates critical reasoning and analysis skills (15%)
 General Assessment Criteria (10%)
o Provides a lucid introduction
o Shows a sophisticated understanding of the key issues
o Shows ability to interpret relevant information and literature in relation to
chosen topic
o Demonstrates a capacity to explain and apply relevant concepts
o Shows evidence of reading beyond the required readings
o Justifies any conclusions reached with well-formed arguments and not merely
assertions
o Provides a conclusion or summary
o Co
ectly uses academic writing, presentation and grammar:
 Complies with academic standards of legibility, referencing and
ibliographical details (including reference list)
 Writes clearly, with accurate spelling and grammar as well as proper
sentence and paragraph construction
 Uses appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research
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Marking Ru
ic:
Assessment
Attributes
0-34
(Fail 2 – F2)

Unacceptable
35-49
(Fail 1 – F1)

Poor
50-64
(Pass -P)

Functional
65-74
(Credit - CR)

Proficient
75-84
(Distinction – DN)

Advanced
85-100
(High Distinction –
HD)

Exceptional
Grade Description
(Grading Scheme)
Evidence of unsatisfactory
achievement of one or more
of the learning objectives of
the subject, insufficient
understanding of the subject
content and/or unsatisfactory
level of skill development.
Evidence of satisfactory
achievement of subject
learning objectives, the
development of
elevant skills to a
competent level, and
adequate
interpretation and
critical analysis skills.
Evidence of a good
level of understanding,
knowledge and skill
development in
elation to the content
of the subject or work
of a superior quality on
the majority of the
learning objectives of
the subject.
Demonstration of a
high level of
interpretation and
critical analysis skills.
Evidence of a high
level of achievement
of the learning
objectives of the
subject
demonstrated in
such areas as
interpretation and
critical analysis,
logical argument, use
of methodology and
communication skills.
Evidence of an
exceptional level of
achievement of
learning objectives
across the entire
content of the subject
demonstrated in such
areas as
interpretation and
critical analysis,
logical argument,
creativity, originality,
use of methodology
and communication
skills.

Knowledge and
understanding

Demonstrates knowledge
and understanding of the
social determinants of
health. (30%)

Demonstrates the ability to
apply knowledge and
understanding of the social
determinants of health to
an existing public health
Limited understanding of
equired concepts and
knowledge


Key components of the
assignment are not addressed.


Knowledge/understand
ing of the field or
discipline.


Resembles a recall or
summary of key ideas.


Often
conflates/confuses
assertion of personal
opinion with
Thorough
knowledge/understand
ing of the field or
discipline/s. Supports
personal opinion and
information
substantiated by
evidence from the
esearch/subject
materials.


Demonstrates a
Highly developed
understanding of the
field or discipline/s.


Discriminates
etween assertion of
personal opinion and
information
substantiated by
obust evidence from
the research/subject
materials and
A sophisticated
understanding of the
field or discipline/s.


Systematically and
critically discriminates
etween assertion of
personal opinion and
information
substantiated by
obust evidence from
the research/subject
http:
www.tua.edu.au/media/50742/a240_grading-scheme.pdf

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problem (25%)

information
substantiated by
evidence from the
esearch/subject
materials.
capacity to explain and
apply relevant
concepts.

extended reading.


Well demonstrated
capacity to explain
and apply relevant
concepts.

materials and
extended reading.


Mastery of concepts
and application to
new
situations/further
learning.

Critical reasoning,
presentation and defence
of an argument and/or
position

Demonstrates critical
easoning and analysis
skills (15%)
Specific position (perspective
or argument) fails to take into
account the complexities of
the issue(s) or scope of the
assignment.


Makes assertions that are not
justified.

Specific position
(perspective or
argument) begins to
take into account the
issue(s) or scope of the
assignment.


Justifies any
conclusions reached
with arguments not
merely assertion.
Specific position
(perspective or
argument) takes into
account the
complexities of the
issue(s) or scope of the
assignment. Others’
points of view are
acknowledged.


Justifies any
conclusions reached
with well-formed
arguments not merely
assertion.

Specific position
(perspective or
argument) is expertly
presented and
accurately takes into
account the
complexities of the
issue(s) and scope of
the assignment.


Justifies any
conclusions reached
with well-developed
arguments.
Specific position
(perspective or
argument) is
presented expertly,
authoritatively and
imaginatively,
accurately taking into
account the
complexities of the
issue(s) and scope of
the assignment.
Limits of position are
acknowledged.


Justifies any
conclusions reached
with sophisticated
arguments.
Analysis and application
with synthesis of new
knowledge

Shows the ability to
interpret and analyse
elevant information and
Limited synthesis and analysis.




Limited
application
ecommendations
Demonstrated analysis
and synthesis of new
knowledge with
application.

Shows the ability to
interpret relevant
Well-developed
analysis and synthesis
with application of
ecommendations
linked to
analysis/synthesis.
Thoroughly
developed and
creative analysis and
synthesis with
application of
pretested models
and / or
Highly sophisticated
and creative analysis,
synthesis of new with
existing knowledge.

Strong application by
way of pretested
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literature on the social
determinants of health
(20%)



ased upon analysis. information and
literature.

independently
developed models
and justified
ecommendations
linked to
analysis/synthesis.
models and / or
independently
developed models.
Recommendations
are clearly justified
ased on the
analysis/synthesis.
Applying knowledge
to new
situations/other
cases.

Use of academic and
discipline conventions and
sources of evidence (10%)
*General assessment
criteria shown below
Poorly written with e
ors in
spelling, grammar.

Demonstrates inconsistent
use of good quality, credible
and relevant research sources
to support and develop ideas.


There are mistakes in using
the APA style.
Is written according to
academic genre (e.g.
with introduction,
conclusion or
summary) and has
accurate spelling,