MW 2104: Community health

Course Description

This course provides an overview of the principles and practices of community health, with a focus on health promotion, disease prevention, epidemiology, public health systems, and the role of healthcare providers in improving health at the community level.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Understand the concept and scope of community health.
• Identify health problems affecting communities.
• Apply basic epidemiological methods.
• Describe the structure and functions of public health systems.
• Design and evaluate community-based health interventions.

Required Materials

1. Core Textbooks & References: Midwifery Essentials: Public Health (1st Edition) by Joyce Marshall, Helen Baston & Jennifer Hall
2. Lecture & Study Materials
3. Fieldwork & Community Assessment Tools
4. Supplies for Demonstration & Practice
5. Student Learning Materials
6. Assessment Tools