84409 - Hygiene and Public Health

Learning outcomes

Outline the basic principles of epidemiology for public health. Discuss public health measures for the preservation of health and well-being, including environmental, alimentary and hospital hygiene. Describe the strategies, means and policies related to risk assessment and prevention of infectious and chronic -degenerative diseases. Discuss the role of primary and community care in health promotion and disease prevention.

Course contents

INCIDENCE AND PREVALENCE


MEASURES OF ASSOCIATION; MEASURES OF IMPACT


STUDY DESIGNS


PRIMARY AND SECONDARY PREVENTION


CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION STRATEGIES


VACCINATIONS AND THE VACCINATION CALENDAR


VACCINATION HESITATION AND STRATEGIES TO COMBAT IT


ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE AND HOSPITAL HYGIENE


ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY


FOOD HYGIENE

Readings/Bibliography

Rothman Kenneth J. Epidemiology: an introduction, 2012, 267 pp., ill. Oxford University Press

Guest Charles, Walter Ricciardi, Ichiro Kawachi, Iain Lang. Oxford Handbook of Public Health Practice 4edition 2020. 688pp. Oxford University Press

Teaching methods

Classroom lessons, additional in-depth readings.

Assessment methods

Examination Methods

Registration for the exam must be completed exclusively through Alma Esami, within a single examination session for the Integrated Course.

The final assessment consists of an oral examination, during which the student will mainly discuss one topic chosen from the syllabus.
During the interview, additional questions will be asked in order to assess:

• the depth of knowledge of the chosen topic and of other subjects covered in the course;

• the critical ability to connect different areas of knowledge;

• the achievement of an integrated and comprehensive understanding of the topics discussed during lectures.

For the sake of fairness in assessment, the oral examination lasts a maximum of 10 minutes, divided as follows:

• 1 minute to assess the student’s presentation skills on a topic of their choice (without interruptions from the examiner);

• approximately 9 minutes for questions aimed at testing the student’s knowledge and understanding of the syllabus contents.

The exam will be considered passed if the student demonstrates sufficient knowledge of all topics.

Assessment Criteria

Students who achieve a comprehensive and integrated understanding of the subjects covered in the course, combined with their critical application, the ability to establish connections, and the mastery of disciplinary language and terminology, will receive the highest grades.

The final mark for the Integrated Course is determined by the weighted arithmetic average of the individual components, based on their respective credits.

Grading Scale

• 18–19 → Knowledge of a very limited number of topics covered in the course and analytical ability that emerges only with the lecturer’s guidance; overall correct language.

• 20–24 → Knowledge of a limited number of topics and autonomous analytical ability only on purely operational issues; correct language.

• 25–29 → Knowledge of a wide range of topics, ability to make autonomous critical analyses, mastery of specific terminology.

• 30–30L → Comprehensive knowledge of the topics covered in the course, ability to make autonomous critical and integrative analyses, full command of specific terminology, and strong argumentative and self-reflective skills.

Students with Disabilities or Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students with specific learning disorders (SLD) or temporary/permanent disabilities are invited to contact the dedicated office as soon as possible:
👉 https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it/per-studenti

This will allow for the definition of appropriate compensatory measures.
Requests must be submitted to the lecturer at least 15 days before the exam date, who will evaluate the adequacy of the proposed measures in relation to the learning objectives of the course.

Teaching tools

Power point presentations

Office hours

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