School of Health Sciences

PUBH1006 Population Health and Society

Autumn 2023
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and learning that has occurred on these lands for tens of thousands of years.

Subject Details

Subject Code: PUBH1006

Subject Name: Population Health and Society
Credit Points: 10
Subject Level: 1
Assumed Knowledge: Not Applicable

Note: Students with any problems, concerns or doubts should discuss those with the Subject Coordinator as early as they can.

Subject Coordinator
Name: Dr Aymen El Masri
Location: Campbelltown Campus
Email: a.elmasri@westernsydney.edu.au
Consultation Arrangement:
Please contact by email for online appointment.

Edition: Autumn 2023

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Teaching Team
Name: Ms Anna Spencer
Email: a.spencer@westernsydney.edu.au
Consultation Arrangement:
Please contact by email for online appointment.

Name: Dr Anannya Singharay

Email: a.singharay@westernsydney.edu.au
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Name: Ms Liz Atteya

Email: e.atteya@westernsydney.edu.au
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Please contact by email for online appointment.

Name: Dr Evan Atlantis

Email: e.atlantis@westernsydney.edu.au
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Name: Ms Narelle Rowe

Email: n.rowe@westernsydney.edu.au
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Name: Ms Bessie Berberovic

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Name: Ms Miriam Kannedy

Email: m.kannedy@westernsydney.edu.au
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Name: Ms Kim Stanham

Email: k.stanham@westernsydney.edu.au
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Name: Mr Ric Thomas

Email: ric.thomas@westernsydney.edu.au
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Please contact by email for online appointment.

Name: Ms Jinal Parmar

Email: j.parmar@westernsydney.edu.au
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Please contact by email for online appointment.
Contents
1 About Population Health and Society 2
1.1 An Introduction to this Subject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2 What is Expected of You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 Changes to Subject as a Result of Past Student Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2 Assessment Information 5
2.1 Subject Learning Outcomes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 Approach to Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.3 Contribution to Program Learning Outcomes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.4 Assessment Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.5 Assessment Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.5.1 Essay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.5.2 Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.5.3 Final Exam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.6 General Submission Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3 Teaching and Learning Activities 21

4 Learning Resources 24
4.1 Recommended Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Note: The relevant Learning Guide Companion supplements this document

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1 About Population Health and Society

1.1 An Introduction to this Subject

This subject will provide you with foundational concepts and factors relating to population health in our society.
The social and environmental determinants of health will be introduced and their roles toward disease, health and
wellbeing will be explored. The Australian health care system will be compared with alternative models to examine
strengths and challenges in advancing population health.

1.2 What is Expected of You

Study Load

A student is expected to study an hour per credit point a week. For example a 10 credit point Subject would require
10 hours of study per week. This time includes the time spent within classes during lectures, tutorials or practicals.

Note for Summer Terms: As Summer subjects deliver the same content and classes over a shorter period of time,
the subjects are run in a more intensive mode. Regardless of the delivery mode, the study hours for each subject in
Summer will be around 30 hours.

Attendance

It is strongly recommended that students attend all scheduled learning activities to support their learning.

Online Learning Requirements

Subject materials will be made available on the Subject’s vUWS (E-Learning) site (https://vuws.westernsydney.
edu.au/). You are expected to consult vUWS at least twice a week, as all Subject announcements will be made via
vUWS. Teaching and learning materials will be regularly updated and posted online by the teaching team.

Special Requirements

Essential Equipment:
Not Applicable
Legislative Pre-Requisites:
Not Applicable

Policies Related to Teaching and Learning

The University has a number of policies that relate to teaching and learning. Important policies affecting students
include:

– Assessment Policy
– Bullying Prevention Policy and
– Guidelines
– Enrolment Policy
– Examinations Policy
– Review of Grade Policy
– Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy
– Disruption to Studies Policy
– Student Misconduct Rule

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 – Teaching and Learning - Fundamental Code
– Student Code of Conduct

Academic Integrity and Student Misconduct Rule

Western cares about your success as a student and in your future career. Studying with academic integrity safeguards
your professional reputation and your degree. All Western students must:

– be familiar with the policies listed above;

– apply principles of academic integrity;
– act honestly and ethically in producing all academic work and assessment tasks; and
– submit work that is their own and acknowledge any sources used in their work.

Each time you submit an assessment, you will declare that you have completed it individually, unless it is a group
assignment. In the case of a group assignment, each group member should be ready to document their individual
contribution if needed. You will also declare that no part of your submission has been:

– copied from any other student’s work or from any other source except where appropriate acknowledgement is
made in the assignment;
– submitted by you in another (previous or current) assessment, except where appropriately acknowledged, and
with prior permission from the Subject Coordinator;
– made available to others in any form, where individual work is required;
– written/produced for you by any other person.

The Student Misconduct Rule applies to all students of Western Sydney University including Western Sydney Univer-
sity programs taught by other education providers. You must not engage in academic, research or general misconduct
as defined in the Rule or you may be subject to sanctions. The University considers submitting falsified documentation
in support of requests to redo, resit or extend submissions, including sitting of deferred examinations, as instances of
general misconduct.

More information on studying with integrity is available on the Study with Integrity webpage. It is your responsibility
to apply these principles to all work you submit to the University.

Avoid using external ’support’ sites or other external help

To avoid the risk of your assignment being shared without your knowledge, do not upload your assignment to any
external sites for spelling, grammar or plagiarism checks. Your safest option is to use the free services provided by
Library Study Smart or Studiosity.

Avoid using any websites that:

– allow sharing of assignments or other material

– reward sharing of material with credits, tokens; or access to additional materials/features/services;
– provide answers to textbook or assignment/exam questions;
– provide free sample assignments; and/or include order buttons and prices; and/or
– invite you to submit your assignment for plagiarism or grammar or other checks.

Engagement with academic cheating sites will be regarded as misconduct. Academic cheating services often market
themselves as ’support’. Engagement with these sites includes:

– Sharing assignments or course material;

– Using online tools provided by these sites to check for plagiarism, grammar or spelling; and/or
– Purchasing writing services, or obtaining a copy of an assignment.

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Uploading your work to these sites may lead to your work being shared with others with or without your knowledge
and consent.

The Australian Government monitors current and past students’ use of academic cheating services, and may report
student material found on these sites or other forms of engagement to universities.

Current students with items found on academic cheating sites face sanctions under the Student Misconduct Rule.
Outcomes for graduates may include revocation of award. For more information see https://www.westernsydney.
edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/student_misconduct_rule.

More advice can be found on the Study with Integrity webpage.

Need help?

If you are having difficulties with understanding or completing an assessment task, contact your Subject Coordinator
as soon as possible. Western also has a range of academic support services, including:

– Library Study Smart: book a one-to-one Zoom consultation with a literacy expert. You can discuss how
to develop your assignment writing and study skills or seek assistance to understand referencing and citation
requirements. Check the Library Study Smart website for how-to study guides and tools.
– Studiosity: Upload your assignment draft to Studiosity within vUWS to receive writing feedback within 24
hours.
– Online workshops, programs and resources: From maths and stats help to academic literacy and peer support
programs, the University has a range of resources to assist.

Please also remember that there is a range of wellbeing support available - from counselling and disability services to
welfare.

1.3 Changes to Subject as a Result of Past Student Feedback

The University values student feedback in order to improve the quality of its educational programs. The feedback
provided helps us improve teaching methods and Subjects of study. The survey results inform Subject content and
design, learning guides, teaching methods, assessment processes and teaching materials.

You are welcome to provide feedback that is related to the teaching of this Subject. At the end of the semester you
will be given the opportunity to complete a Student Feedback on Subject (SFU) questionnaire to assess the Subject.
You may also have the opportunity to complete a Student Feedback on Teaching (SFT) questionnaire to provide
feedback for individual teaching staff.

As a result of student feedback, the following changes and improvements to this subject have recently been made:

– Text book has been removed from subject

– More case studies for learning
– Early Q&A sessions for assessments

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2 Assessment Information

2.1 Subject Learning Outcomes

This subject will provide you with foundational concepts and factors relating to population health in our society.
The social and environmental determinants of health will be introduced and their roles toward disease, health and
well-being will be explored. The Australian health care system will be compared with alternative models to examine
strengths and challenges in advancing population health. The main contemporary population health issues will be
introduced.

Outcome
1 Identify social and environmental factors that determine health and illness across the lifespan
Outline the relationship between social, environmental and biological determinants and inequitable health
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outcomes
3 Compare the advantages and disadvantages of Australian and other health systems
4 Identify and reflect on personal health risk factors
5 Communicate effectively about population health issues in both a written and oral format

2.2 Approach to Learning

As an adult learner, you are expected to develop and apply self-directed active learning approaches to your learning
responsibilities in this subject.

This subject has a large number of students across multiple programs and modes. To manage enquiries and provide
a response within a reasonable time (three days) you are responsible for following the following contact protocol for
enquiries.

1. For general questions please check the learning guide, vUWS resources, FAQ and Q&A recordings.
2. If your question is not answered, ask your question at your next tutorial class or Q&A session, or post on the
Discussion Board.
3. For questions about enrolment, tutorial registration and associated matters, please contact Student Experience
Officers at healthsciences@westernsydney.edu.au
4. For questions about your program or progression please contact your program’s Academic Program Advisor.
5. For personal matters affecting your study in this subject please contact the subject coordinator by email.

Lectures

The lecture delivers key concepts of this subject. All three modes: Campbelltown, Penrith or Online have the same
online lecture session delivered by live webinar - the zoom link and password will be published on vUWS. This lecture
will also be recorded if you are unable to attend or wish to view again at a later time. These are accessed under
Panopto.

Online activities

The majority of your subject study will be self-directed and organised for you under weekly modules. Online activities
are designed to extend your understanding of concepts discussed in lectures. These include scholarly and media
articles, podcasts, videos and interactive activities, such as quizzes. Your self-directed study will not be monitored
by your tutor, but tutorial activities will require familiarity with the material and completion of any preliminary work.
You are expected to consult vUWS for announcements and updated materials at least twice per week. The Discussion
Board is the main communication forum for questions about administration, learning and assessments.

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Tutorials

Tutorials are designed to apply, practice, and discuss the skills and concepts of the subject and to check in with your
teacher for support or to ask questions. Tutorial attendance is not compulsory and this subject does not have tutorial
participation marks. However, you are at higher risk of poor performance in the subject if you do not attend regularly.
Tutorials provide the main opportunity for self-measured feedback on your progress as you can attempt most subject
skills and concepts prior to the formal assessments. The more you prepare for your tutorial, the more feedback you
can receive, and the faster you can complete quality assessments.

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 2.3 Contribution to Program Learning Outcomes

Western Sydney University Graduate Attributes

Graduate Attributes SLO 1 SLO 2 SLO 3 SLO 4 SLO 5

1. Enacts the principles of intellectual enquiry. Introduced Introduced Introduced Introduced Introduced
2. Applies knowledge and skills to curate and communicate ideas truthfully, with purpose and Introduced Introduced Introduced Introduced Introduced
impact.
3. Demonstrates a commitment to life-long learning. Introduced Introduced Introduced Introduced Introduced
4. Actively collaborates in partnership, with respect and reciprocity. Introduced Introduced Introduced Introduced Introduced
5. Acts ethically and responsibly with and for Indigenous Australian peoples and communities. Introduced Introduced Introduced Introduced Introduced
6. Contributes to a sustainable, diverse, and socially-just world.
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4656: Bachelor of Health Science

Program Learning Outcomes SLO 1 SLO 2 SLO 3 SLO 4 SLO 5

1. Apply theoretical and practical knowledge to investigate, research and enhance health Introduced Introduced Introduced Introduced Introduced
outcomes in local and international contexts.
2. Apply in-depth knowledge to interpret and solve health related problems and apply Introduced Introduced Introduced Introduced Introduced
interventions and management solutions in the chosen discipline area.
3. Communicate effectively with diverse groups and individuals within health service contexts, Introduced Introduced Introduced Introduced Introduced
utilising a range of formats and strategies.
4. Collaborate effectively and inclusively with a range of stakeholders within and outside Introduced Introduced Introduced Introduced Introduced
interprofessional contexts.
5. Develop respectful relationships and practice within Indigenous Australian contexts in ways that Introduced Introduced Introduced Introduced Introduced
validate and preserve culture, experiences and achievements and promote health and well-being.
6. Promote equitable and inclusive healthcare through policy and practice. Introduced Introduced Introduced Introduced Introduced
 7. Demonstrate and promote ethical conduct, intellectual integrity, culturally safe environments, Introduced Introduced Introduced Introduced Introduced
social justice principles and professionalism in health contexts
8. Initiate and contribute positively to sustainable change and improvements in health in a diverse Introduced Introduced Introduced Introduced Introduced
and evolving world.
9. Reflect critically on professional development needs and opportunities that address continuous Introduced Introduced Introduced Introduced Introduced
change in the evolving health and community context.
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2.4 Assessment Summary

The assessment items in this Subject are designed to enable you to demonstrate that you have achieved the Subject
learning outcomes. Completion and submission of all assessment items which have been designated as mandatory or
compulsory is essential to receive a passing grade.

To pass this Subject you must:

There are three assessment items in this subject, designed for you to demonstrate that you have achieved the subject
learning outcomes. Achievement of at least 50% overall is required to pass this subject.

Item Weight Due Date SLOs Assessed Threshold

Essay 25% Week 6 - 11:59pm Sunday 16th 1, 2, 5 No
April 2023
Report 35% Week 12 - 11:59pm Sunday 1-5 No
28th May 2023
Final Exam 40% Week 16 or 17 1-4 No

Feedback on Assessment

Feedback is an important part of the learning process that can improve your progress towards achieving the learning
outcomes. Feedback is any written or spoken response made in relation to academic work such as an assessment
task, a performance or product. It can be given to you by a teacher, an external assessor or student peer, and may
be given individually or to a group of students. As a Western Sydney University student, it is your responsibility to
seek out and act on feedback that is provided to you as a resource to further your learning.

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2.5 Assessment Details

2.5.1 Essay

Weight: 25%
Type of Collabora- Individual
tion:
Due: Week 6 - 11:59pm Sunday 16th April 2023
Submission: Submit essay through the link provided in Turnitin vUWS
Format: Essay format with introduction, body and conclusion. Reference list and in-text citation
required. In-text citations are included in word limit.
Length: 600 words
Curriculum Mode: Essay

Rationale

This assignment provides an opportunity for you to apply the skills and concepts of determinants of health that affect
a population group in Australia. These are the underlying concepts needed to understand the population health issues
that will be studied this semester. This is a preliminary essay - a small assignment that precedes the further work of
your case study report. This short essay also provides an opportunity for you to receive feedback on the standard of
your academic written skills early in your program to inform areas on which to focus. The concepts and skills of this
assignment are required in your further studies and as a professional in your health-related field.

Task

This essay requires you to critically evaluate the evidence to answer the following question:

How do social and environmental determinants lead to poorer health outcomes for Australians diagnosed
with a mental health condition?

– Preliminary knowledge formulation should be derived from the subject content by lectures, tutorials and online
resources provided on vUWS.
– Essay and task knowledge formulation is supported by resources under Assessment 1: Essay on vUWS.
– You are required to answer the question in essay style and follow submission requirements.
– You are required to demonstrate your ability to find original evidence resources.
– You may use textbooks, but your literature sources should include at least five peer-reviewed resources (journal
articles and government publications).
– You are required to write your essay in formal academic language with APA 7th referencing.
– Your written work should use the language of the subject to demonstrate your understanding of the subject
content.
– The word limit includes in-text citations. You must not exceed the word limit by more than 10%. Writing
beyond this point will not be marked.

Extra guidance

– Your formulated argument to answer the question will be built from evidence in the field. However, the subject
content provides theories, terms, concepts and facts that will assist in identifying search terms and selecting
evidence.
– You may use references provided in the subject, but we want to see your ability to find, appraise and summarise
evidence you have sourced yourself. For this, a minimum of 5 peer-reviewed sources are required. There is no
maximum number of sources recommended. Evidence should be cited whenever it is the basis of the information
and argument. In addition to quantity of sources, we will be evaluating the quality and relevance of the sources
and how they are integrated in your work.
– As this is a short essay, we recommend providing brief introduction and conclusion paragraphs.

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 – Breadth and depth is very dependent on your ability to a) address multiple aspects of the argument b) write
concisely in a way that maximises information in sentences. Use support resources to improve your concise
writing style.
– Stay focused on the assessment task, that is to answer the essay question. There is no one right way to answer
this essay question and many different approaches are acceptable.
– Quotations are not required. Only use quotations for a small number of words that cannot be paraphrased and
are considered essential to the message.
– Ensure that you have created a list of references and not a bibliography. Only material that is cited in your
assignment should appear in the list of references. This subject uses the APA 7th Edition of referencing
http://library.westernsydney.edu.au/main/guides/referencing-citation. Refer to the guide as needed while you
complete the assignment.

Marking Criteria

– The assignment is assessed using the below criteria. The rubric outlines how standards will be marked for each
criterion. A marked rubric is the primary source of feedback for how you performed in the assessment by
showing areas of strength, and where you could improve in future assessments.

General criteria

– Theory: How well have you applied the relevant theory and terminology of this subject (15%)
– Breadth: How well have you concisely addressed breadth and depth of issues (15%)
– Answers question: How well has your argument answered the essay question (15%)
– Evidence: How well have you demonstrated that your argument is evidence-based, and effectively integrated
references (15%)
– Logic and expression: How well have you communicated clear, logical sequencing of ideas with readable infor-
mative sentences (15%)

Technical criteria

– Format: How well have you followed essay technique and instructions for file name, font, spacing and essay
format (7.5%)
– Spelling, Grammar, Punctuation: How well have you used accurate spelling, grammar and punctuation (7.5%)
– Referencing: How accurately have you used APA 7th edition in-text and list referencing (10%)

Formatting Requirements

– Title contains student name, student number and assessment e.g. TinaSparkle987654Essay.
– One and a half line spacing.
– Size 12 Times New Roman, Calibri or Arial font.
– ’Normal’ (2.54cm, bottom, top, left and right) margins.
– Either a header or footer contains your name and student number.
– Submit your assignment to Turnitin. You may submit drafts - your previous version will be replaced with any
new upload. The final upload at the due date and time will be marked. There is no late penalty if the originality
report is still being processed after submission. Only submit to one Turnitin Box.
– Submission to Turnitin does not require a coversheet.
– You are required to keep a copy of your assignment and the receipt of submission.

Resources:

Resources are available under Assessment 1 Essay on vUWS.

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Marking Criteria:

High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Unsatisfactory 1 Unsatisfactory 2

Theory Relevant subject Most relevant Some subject Some subject Limited subject No subject
(15 marks) materials (theory subject materials materials (theory materials (theory materials (theory materials (theory
and terminology) (theory and and terminology) and terminology) and terminology) and terminology)
are applied terminology) are are applied are applied are applied are applied
successfully applied demonstrating demonstrating demonstrating demonstrating
demonstrating demonstrating reasonable partial but poor very poor
deep good understanding. adequate understanding. understanding.
understanding. understanding. understanding.
Breadth The writing style The writing style The writing style The writing style The writing style There is no
(15 marks) and evidence and evidence and evidence and evidence and evidence does attempt to
incorporates incorporated incorporates some attempts broader not allow for address broader
insightful depth depth and breadth broader considerations of broader argument, considerations of
and breadth of of the argument. considerations of the argument but or is mostly the argument.
the argument. the argument. may be inconsistent,
descriptive, incomplete or
inconsistent or inaccurate.
incomplete.
Answers Question The essay The essay The essay There is a There may be an The essay
(15 marks) question is question is question is reasonable attempt at question is not
directly answered answered by a answered by a attempt to answer argument, but the answered.
by a strongly relevant and clear and relevant the essay question essay question is
relevant and meaningful argument. but there may be not answered.
meaningful argument. inconsistencies. Information may
argument. Information may be mostly
be partially descriptive.
descriptive.
Evidence (15 The argument is The argument is The argument is There are at least There may be less There may be few
marks) derived from an derived from an derived from at 5 peer-reviewed than 5 or no
appropriate appropriate least 5 sources that are peer-reviewed peer-reviewed
quantity, strong quantity and peer-reviewed relevant to the sources, or they sources, or they
quality, and highly quality of relevant sources that are argument and may be less may be of poor
relevant selection evidence that is appropriately mostly integrated relevant and relevance or
of evidence that is appropriately integrated in the in the writing. meaningful to the meaning to the
effectively integrated in the writing. argument, or argument, or
integrated in the writing. inaccurately inaccurately used.
writing. integrated in the
writing.
Logic & The essay is The essay is The essay is The essay is The essay The essay does
Expression (15 written with clear, written with clear, written with written with sequencing of not have
marks) logical sequencing logical sequencing mostly clear, adequately clear ideas may not be reasonable
of ideas, with of ideas, with logical sequencing sequencing of clear or not sequencing of
highly readable, readable and of ideas, with ideas. There may logical. The ideas. Information
informative and informative readable be some unclear sentences may be and meaning
fluid sentences. sentences. sentences. or inconsistent difficult to read can’t be
sentences, but the with unclear determined due to
essay is information or it poor readability
adequately is difficult to
readable. determine
meaning.
Format Essay and Effective essay Essay and Essay and Essay structure Essay structure
(7.5 marks) paragraph and paragraph paragraph paragraph not applied not applied
structure structure has been structure is structure and/or two and/or three or
strengthen applied and all applied. and all attempted and/or formatting more formatting
meaning and formatting formatting one formatting requirements not requirements not
argument and all requirements are requirements met. requirement not met. met.
formatting met. met.
requirements are
met.
Spelling Grammar Excellent spelling, Accurate spelling, Mostly accurate There are a few Spelling, grammar Spelling, grammar
& Punctuation grammar and grammar and spelling, grammar spelling, grammar and/or and/or
(7.5 marks) punctuation that punctuation with and punctuation and/or punctuation errors punctuation errors
contribute to one minor error. with more than punctuation errors interfere with significantly
quality of one minor error. that do not reading or interfere with
expression. interfere with meaning. reading or
reading or meaning.
meaning.
References (10 APA 7th edition APA 7th edition APA 7th edition APA 7th edition There are a few APA 7th edition
marks) referencing is used referencing is used referencing is referencing is major APA 7th has not been used
appropriately appropriately mostly mostly edition referencing or has multiple
throughout the throughout the appropriate appropriate errors in the essay major errors that
essay and essay and throughout the throughout the and reference list affect readability
reference list. reference list with essay and essay and that affect and reading.
one minor type of reference list with reference list with readability or
error. two minor types a few errors. meaning.
of errors.

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2.5.2 Report

Weight: 35%
Type of Collabora- Individual
tion:
Due: Week 12 - 11:59pm Sunday 28th May 2023
Submission: Submit your case study report through the link provided in Turnitin on vUWS
Format: Template for report format is provided. Reference list and in-text citations required.
In-text citations are included in word limit.
Length: 1,000 words
Curriculum Mode: Case Study

Rationale
As future clinicians, teachers and health professionals you will be faced with many challenges to improve client and
community health. Many of these challenges will derive from broader population health issues and you will need to
understand these to practice effectively in your health field and develop solutions as part of a multidisciplinary system.

This assignment is an opportunity for you to explore a health issue in the context of a case scenario and consider the
elements that determine health, including the broad range of services offered across the Australian health system. It
is an exercise that challenges you to consider not only the micro (e.g. biological and behavioural) determinants of
health, but also the macro (e.g. social and environmental) forces that shape a person’s experience of (and likelihood
of experiencing) health and illness. You will be asked to make recommendations about what should change within
the Australian health system to foster more coordinated patient centred care.

Task

You will be presented with a number of case studies with supporting resources on vUWS. Choose ONE case study
to use for this assessment. You will be required to research complex determinants (biomedical, behavioural, social
and environmental) shaping your chosen case study and analyse the adequacy of the services, within the hierarchy
of the Australian health care system, available in addressing these determinants. To assist you with this process,
subheadings have been created where you answer the following questions:

– What is the health issue from the case study? What are the associated population health measures (e.g.
prevalence, incidence, quality of life, life expectancy)?
– What are the biological, behavioural, social, and environmental determinants shaping the health issue from the
scenario?
– What health or social services are available to manage the health issue in the location of the scenario? Consider
where these services are placed in the hierarchy of the Australian health care system (e.g. public/private and
federal/state/local, Australian health landscape)?
– Do the available services address the identified social and environmental determinants of health?
– What recommendations could be made that address these social and environmental determinants to provide
effective patient-centred health services?

Requirements

– Preliminary knowledge formulation should be derived from the subject content by lectures, tutorials and online
resources provided on vUWS.
– Task knowledge formulation is supported by resources under Assessment 2: Report on vUWS.
– You are required to demonstrate your ability to find original resources additional to those provided as subject
materials. There is no set number of evidence sources required.
– You are required to write your essay in formal academic language with APA 7th referencing.

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 – Your written work should use the language of the subject to demonstrate your understanding of the subject
content.
– The word limit includes in-text citations. You must not exceed the word limit by more than 10%. Writing
beyond this point will not be marked.

Extra guidance

– You may use references provided in the subject, but we want to see your ability to find, appraise and summarise
evidence you have sourced yourself.
– Evidence should be cited whenever it is the basis of the information and argument. In addition to quantity
of sources, we will be evaluating the quality and relevance of the sources and how they are integrated in your
work.
– Websites (e.g. of service information) may be relevant to include. These information sources need to be
referenced just as evidence is referenced.
– Quotations are not required. Only use quotations for a small number of words that cannot be paraphrased and
are considered essential to the message.
– Ensure that you have created a list of references and not a bibliography. Only material that is cited in your
assignment should appear in the list of references. This subject uses the APA 7th Edition of referencing
http://library.westernsydney.edu.au/main/guides/referencing-citation. Refer to the guide as needed while you
complete the assignment.
– You can use the marking weight of sections to guide your word count e.g. 10% = 100 words, but there are no
word limits for individual sections.

Resources

Each case study is comprised of a scenario detailing the health issue, a journal article and a media report (print, audio
or video). The case studies will be made available under vUWS/ Assessments/ Assessment 2: Report.

Formatting Requirements

– A template is provided. No separate introduction or conclusion is required. Headings can be used.

– Title contains student name, student number and assessment e.g. TinaSparkle987654Essay
– One and a half line spacing
– Size 12 Times New Roman, Calibri or Arial font
– ’Normal’ (2.54cm, bottom, top, left and right) margins
– Either a header or footer contains your name and student number
– Submit your assignment to Turnitin. You may submit drafts - your previous version will be replaced with any
new upload. The final upload at the due date and time will be marked. There is no late penalty if the originality
report is still being processed after submission. Only submit to one Turnitin Box
– Submission to Turnitin does not require a coversheet.
– You are required to keep a copy of your assignment and the receipt of submission.

Marking Criteria
The assignment is assessed using the below criteria. The rubric outlines how standards will be marked for each
criterion. A marked rubric is the primary source of feedback for how you performed in the assessment by showing
areas of strength, and where you could improve in future assessments.

Resources:

Resources are available under Assessment 2 Report on vUWS.

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Marking Criteria:

High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Unsatisfactory 1 Unsatisfactory 2

Health issue (10 Presentation of Presentation of Presentation of Presentation of Presentation of Presentation of
marks) the health issue is the health issues the health issues the health issues the health issues the health issues
comprehensive is informative and is informative and is adequate. The is not adequate does not include,
and balanced and balanced and the balanced. The writing is clear and might be or describe,
the writing writing integrates writing is clear but might not difficult to read. relevant and
integrates the relevant, recent and includes most include, or clearly It does not recent evidence or
most relevant, evidence and data relevant and describe, some describe or data, or can not
recent evidence from quality recent evidence or relevant and include relevant be understood.
and data from sources. data from quality recent evidence or and recent Sources are not
quality sources. sources. data. Sources evidence or data. reputable.
may not be best Sources may not
evidence but are be reputable.
reputable.
Determinants (20 Identification and Identification and Identification and Identification and Identification of Determinants
marks) writing about writing about writing about writing about determinants is have not been
determinants is determinants is determinants is determinants is inadequately identified or are
comprehensive, balanced, mostly adequately reasoned with inaccurate.
balanced, appropriate and well-reasoned with reasoned with relevant evidence Evidence sources
accurate and well-reasoned with relevant quality relevant evidence and is incomplete are not used or
well-reasoned with relevant quality evidence but may but may not be or inaccurate. reputable.
relevant high evidence. be less concise or complete or has Writing style may Writing style is
quality evidence. complete. inaccuracies. interfere with not readable.
Sources may not meaning and
be best evidence evidence sources
but are reputable. are not reputable.
Services (20 The outline is The outline is The outline is The outline is The outline is not The outline is not
marks) comprehensively broad, balanced mostly balanced reasonably representative of representative of
and accurately and accurately and accurately representative of the locally the locally
representative of representative of representative of the locally available services available services
locally available locally available locally available available services and/or their place and/or their place
services and their services and their services and their and place in the in the Australian in the Australian
place in the place in the place in the Australian health health system health system
Australian health Australian health Australian health system hierarchy, hierarchy due to hierarchy due to
hierarchy. system hierarchy. system hierarchy. but there may be some major many major
some omissions or omissions or omissions or
errors. errors. errors.
Analysis of The analysis The analysis The analysis The analysis There is There is no
services (20 comprehensively identifies how identifies how identifies how inadequate analysis of how
marks) identifies how the most health most health some health analysis of how health services
health services services address services address services address health services address the social
address the range the social and the social and the social and address the social and environmental
of social and environmental environmental environmental and environmental determinants.
environmental determinants determinants. determinants. determinants. The work is
determinants, using relevant The work may The work may be The work may be descriptive and
using only quality evidence. include some partially largely descriptive evidence is not
relevant quality descriptive descriptive but and evidence relevant or
evidence. information but most evidence is might not be reputable.
uses relevant relevant and relevant or
quality evidence. reputable. reputable.
Recommendation The The The Some reasonable The There is no
(10 marks) recommendations recommendations recommendations recommendations recommendations recommendation
demonstrate full demonstrate mostly demonstrate an are inadequate or with consideration
and critical critical demonstrate attempt to incorrect. They of the health
consideration of consideration of consideration of critically consider may be unclear or scenario,
the health the health the health the health inconsistent with determinants,
scenario, scenario, scenario, scenario, the health system and
determinants, determinants, determinants, determinants, scenario, services. It is not
system and system and system and system and determinants, derived from
services. They are services. They are services. They are services. There system and sound analysis or
meaningful, meaningful, consistent with may be some services, and are evidence.
consistent with consistent with previous analyses inconsistency with not derived from
previous analyses previous analyses and are previous analyses sound analyses or
and are wholly and are evidence-based. but are mostly evidence.
evidence-based. evidence-based. derived from
evidence.
Technical (10 Excellent spelling, Accurate spelling, Mostly accurate There are a few Spelling, grammar Spelling, grammar
marks) grammar and grammar and spelling, grammar, spelling, grammar, and/or and/or
punctuation that punctuation with punctuation punctuation punctuation errors punctuation errors
contribute to one minor error. and/or formatting and/or formatting interfere with significantly
quality of All formatting with one or two errors that do not reading or interfere with
expression. All requirements are minor errors. interfere with meaning. There reading or
formatting met. reading or may be more than meaning.
requirements are meaning. one formatting Formatting
met. errors. requirements have
not been used.

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 High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Unsatisfactory 1 Unsatisfactory 2
References (10 APA 7th edition APA 7th edition APA 7th edition APA 7th edition There are a few APA 7th edition
marks) referencing is used referencing is used referencing is referencing is major APA 7th has not been used
appropriately appropriately mostly mostly edition referencing or has multiple
throughout the throughout the appropriate appropriate errors in the essay major errors that
essay and essay and throughout the throughout the and reference list affect readability
reference list. reference list with essay and essay and that affect and reading.
one minor type of reference list with reference list with readability or
error. two minor types a few errors. meaning.
of errors.

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2.5.3 Final Exam

Weight: 40%
Type of Collabora- Individual
tion:
Due: Week 16 or 17
Submission: Online examination to be completed under Assessment: Final Exam on vUWS
Format: 60 multiple choice examination questions
Length: 120 minutes
Curriculum Mode: Final Exam

Rationale
Exams are used to test students’ retention and understanding of the key concepts, debates and theories that they have
engaged with in the subject. Many of these concepts / debates / theories are integral to the practices of informed,
patient-centred evidence-based health care, health promotion and health teaching.

Task
Carefully read the instructions prior to commencing examination. Answer the most correct question. All subject learn-
ing materials are assessable. This is an open-book exam which means you can use your subject learning resources.

Resources:

All subject learning materials

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Marking Criteria:
Criteria High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Unsatisfactory
Select correct Correctly answered Correctly answered Correctly answered Correctly answered Less than 50% of
answer 85% or more of all 75-84% of all 65-74% of all 50-64% of all questions answered
questions questions questions questions correctly

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2.6 General Submission Requirements

Submission

– All assignments must be submitted by the specified due date and time.
– Complete your assignment and follow the individual assessment item instructions on how to submit. You must
keep a copy of all assignments submitted for marking.

Turnitin

– The Turnitin plagiarism prevention system may be used within this Subject. Turnitin is accessed via logging
into vUWS for the Subject. If Turnitin is being used with this Subject, this means that your assignments have
to be submitted through the Turnitin system. Turnitin is a web-based text-matching software that identifies
and reports on similarities between documents. It is also widely utilised as a tool to improve academic writing
skills. Turnitin compares electronically submitted papers against the following:
– Current and archived web: Turnitin currently contains over 24 billion web pages including archived pages
– Student papers: including Western Sydney University student submissions since 2007
– Scholarly literature: Turnitin has partnered with leading content publishers, including library databases,
text-book publishers, digital reference collections and subscription-based publications (e.g. Gale, Proquest,
Emerald and Sage)
– Turnitin is used by over 30 universities in Australia and is increasingly seen as an industry standard. It is
an important tool to assist students with their academic writing by promoting awareness of plagiarism. By
submitting your work using this link you are certifying that:
– You hold a copy of this submission if the original is lost or damaged.
– No part of this submission has been copied from any other student’s work or from any other source except
where due acknowledgement is made in the submission.
– No part of this submission has been submitted by you in another (previous or current) assessment, ex-
cept where appropriately referenced, and with prior permission from the teacher/tutor/supervisor/Subject
Coordinator for this subject.
– No part of this submission has been written/produced for you by any other person except where collabo-
ration has been authorised by the teacher/tutor/supervisor/Subject Coordinator concerned.
– You are aware that this submission will be reproduced and submitted to plagiarism detection software
programs for the purpose of detecting possible plagiarism (which may retain a copy on its database for
future plagiarism checking).
– You are aware that this submission may be de-identified and reproduced in part or in full as an example
for future students.
– You will not make this submission available to any other person unless required by the University.

Self-Plagiarising

– You are to ensure that no part of any submitted assignment for this Subject or product has been submitted by
yourself in another (previous or current) assessment from any Subject, except where appropriately referenced,
and with prior permission from the Lecturer/Tutor/Subject Coordinator of this Subject.

Late Submission

– If you submit a late assessment, without receiving approval for an extension of time, (see next item), you will
be penalised by 10% per day for up to 10 days. In other words, marks equal to 10% of the assignment’s weight
will be deducted from the mark awarded.
– For example, if the highest mark possible is 50, 5 marks will be deducted from your awarded mark for each late
day.
– Saturday and Sunday are counted as one calendar day each.
– Assessments will not be accepted after the marked assessment task has been returned to students.
– This is consistent with Western Sydney University’s Assessment Policy

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Extension of Due Date for Submission

A student may apply for an extension of the due date for an assessment task if extenuating circumstances outside their
control, and sufficiently grave in nature or duration, cause significant disruption to their capacity to study effectively.

To apply for an extension of assessment, please go to https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current_

students/forms for guidance on how to lodge a request for consideration by the Subject Coordinator/Convenor.
Extension requests can be lodged before, on or no later than 5.00pm two working days after the due date of the
assessment task.

Application forms must be submitted to the Subject Coordinator/Convenor. Requests for extension should be made
as early as possible and submitted within policy deadlines. Appropriate, supporting documentation must be submitted
with the application. An application for an extension does not automatically mean that an extension will be granted.
Assessments will not be accepted after the marked assessment task has been returned to students.

Resubmission

Resubmission of assessment items will not normally be granted if requested.

Disruption to Studies

It is strongly recommended that you attend all scheduled learning activities to support your learning. The University
will provide students who have experienced a serious and unavoidable disruption to their studies a Disruption to
Studies provision, which is an opportunity to demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for the subject.
To be eligible for a Disruption to Studies Provision, the disruption must impact your studies for at least three
consecutive days. More information, including how to apply for a Disruption to Studies, can be found on the
University website https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/services_and_facilities/
special_consideration

Supplementary Assessments

A student may be eligible to apply for a supplementary assessment after the official notification of final Subject
results. Please see the Procedures Section of the WSU Assessment Policyfor details of eligibility and the application
process.

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 3 Teaching and Learning Activities

Weeks Lecture Preparation Tutorial Assessments Due

Week 1 Population health: Setting the scene Orientation: Online learning activities to Orientation and introduction
06-03-2023 be completed before tutorials are listed
and accessed via vUWS under Learning
Modules - Week 1 Module
Week 2 Models and determinants of health Models and determinants of health: Determinants of health
13-03-2023 Online learning activities to be
completed before tutorials are listed and
accessed via vUWS under Learning
Modules - Week 2 Module

Week 3 Marginalised, vulnerable and Marginalised, vulnerable and Determinants in action: vulnerable
20-03-2023 disadvantaged groups disadvantaged groups: Online learning groups
activities to be completed before
tutorials are listed and accessed via
vUWS under Learning Modules - Week
3 Module
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Week 4 Population health measures Population health measures: Online Essay preparation. You’re the marker:
27-03-2023 learning activities to be completed Rubric marking activity
before tutorials are listed and accessed
via vUWS under Learning Modules -
Week 4 Module

Week 5 Stress and well-being in health Stress and well-being: Online learning Debate: is stress good for you?
03-04-2023 activities to be completed before
tutorials are listed and accessed via
vUWS under Learning Modules - Week
5 Module

Week 6 Australian health system 1 Introduction to Australian health Our health system explored online - Essay
10-04-2023 system: Online learning activities to be
completed before tutorials are listed and
accessed via vUWS under Learning
Modules - Week 6 Module
 Weeks Lecture Preparation Tutorial Assessments Due
Week 7 Australian health system 2 Determinants, expenditure and Jeoparody game (revision weeks 1-6)
17-04-2023 outcomes of the Australian health
system: Online learning activities to be
completed before tutorials are listed and
accessed via vUWS under Learning
Modules - Week 7 Module

Week 8 25th April - 29th April: Autumn

24-04-2023 Intra-semester Break
Week 9 Environment and health Built environment, climate change and How healthy is my suburb?
01-05-2023 health: Online learning activities to be
completed before tutorials are listed and
accessed via vUWS under Learning
Modules - Week 9 Module

Week 10 Communicable and non-communicable Communicable and non-communicable The distorted world of weight loss.
08-05-2023 disease disease: Online learning activities to be Using feedback towards your case study
completed before tutorials are listed and report
accessed via vUWS under Learning
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Modules - Week 10 Module

Week 11 Global burden of disease Global burden of disease: Online Insights of global health and inequality.
15-05-2023 learning activities to be completed Focus on notetaking and summarising.
before tutorials are listed and accessed
via vUWS under Learning Modules -
Week 11 Module

Week 12 Business and health Business and health: Online learning Medicalisation, medical consumerism - Report
22-05-2023 activities to be completed before and overtreatment
tutorials are listed and accessed via
vUWS under Learning Modules - Week
12 Module
 Weeks Lecture Preparation Tutorial Assessments Due
Week 13 Contemporary population health issues Student-led contemporary population Curriculum designed by tutor and/or
29-05-2023 health issues: Online learning activities student interest areas.
to be completed before tutorials are
listed and accessed via vUWS under
Learning Modules - Week 13 Module

Week 14 Population heath: Putting it all together Population health - where to from here: Reflection, revision and exam
05-06-2023 Online learning activities to be preparation
completed before tutorials are listed and
accessed via vUWS under Learning
Modules - Week 14Module

Week 15 STUVAC
12-06-2023
Week 16 - Final Exam
19-06-2023
Week 17 - Final Exam
26-06-2023
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The above timetable should be used as a guide only, as it is subject to change. Students will be advised of any changes as they become known on the Subject’s vUWS site.
4 Learning Resources

4.1 Recommended Readings

Additional Reading

Australian Bureau of Statistics (2005). Structure of the Australian Health Care System. Canberra: Australian
Institute of Health and Welfare.

Donaldson, L., & Scally, G. (2009). Donaldsons’ Essential Public Health (3rd ed.). New York: Radcliffe.

Douglas, J., Earle, E., Handsley, S., Jones, L., Lloyd, C., & Spurr, S. (2010). A Reader in Promoting Public Health:
Challenge and Controversy (2nd ed.). London: Sage.

George, J., & Davis, A. (2001). States of Health: Health and Illness in Australia (3rd ed.). Frenchs Forest, NSW:
Pearson Education Australia.

Henderson, S., & Petersen, A. (2002). Consuming Health: The Commodification of Health Care. New York:
Routledge.

Jones, K., & Creedy, D. (2008). Health and human behaviour (2nd ed.). South Melbourne: Oxford University Press.

Jutel, A., & Dew, K. (2014). Social Issues in Diagnosis: An Introduction for Students and Clinicians. Baltimore:
Johns Hopkins University Press

Keleher, H., & MacDougall, C. (2009). Understanding Health: A Determinants Approach (2nd ed.). South Melbourne
VIC: Oxford University Press.

Lin, V., Smith, J., Fawkes, S. (2014). Public Health Practice in Australia: The Organised Effort. (2nd ed.). Crows
Nest NSW: Allen & Unwin.

Taylor, S., Foster, M., & Fleming, J. (2008). Health care practice in Australia: Policy, context and innovations.
South Melbourne: Oxford University Press.

Wilkinson, R., & Marmot, M. (2003). The solid facts: Social determinants of health (2nd ed.). Geneva: WHO.
Retrieved from http://www.euro.who.int/document/e81384.pdf

Willis, E., Reynolds, L., & Keleher, H. (2012). Understanding the Australian Health Care System (2nd ed.).
Chatswood NSW: Elsevier

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