MW1S004 - Promoting Health and Wellbeing 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | MW1S004 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Promoting Health and Wellbeing | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Nursing and Midwifery | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Nursing | ||
| Module Leader: | Sarah Aubrey | ||
| Module Team: | Joanna Thompson, Eluned Ejiofor, Sian Preddy | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100288 - midwifery | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To enable the student to explore the concepts of health promotion, prevention and protection, and to understand the role of the midwife in health promotion from a local, national and global perspective.
Content Summary
This module will explore the midwife’s essential roles in health promotion and public health.
Topics will include health education, epidemiology, social determinants of health and inequalities, perinatal mental health, paternal mental health, an exploration of the relevant public health legislation and the influences of the media on health style and lifestyle choices.
Models of health and behaviour change will be looked at in depth, including Making Every Contact Count. The dissemination of information and identifying and measuring health needs, genomics and demography will be explored considering cultural diversity and inclusivity, and the importance of multidisciplinary working in order to optimise health.
Other topics will include sexual and reproductive health and contraception, optimising mental health and well-being, breastfeeding and the WHO International Code of Marketing of breast milk substitutes. Importance of pre-pregnancy health and well-being counselling.
Determinants of health and wellbeing in the context of midwifery practice locally, nationally, and globally will be explored and the prevention and protection against ill-health in the childbearing individual, fetus and neonate.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 6 |
| Seminar | 20 |
| Tutorial | 10 |
| Project supervision | 6 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 36 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 6 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 6 |
| Groupwork | 10 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Identify the determinants of health and well-being in the context of midwifery practice locally, nationally, and globally. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate an understanding of health promotion, prevention and protection against disease and illness in the fetus, childbearing individual and neonate. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project Output 1 | Development of a health promotion resource either digital or physical (poster, leaflet, blog) providing evidence-based health promotion information. | 0 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Project Output 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |