A broad look at the obesogenic environment from a governmental sociological perspective to the individual's psychological risk factors, with particular reference to Māori and Pasifika.
| Paper title | Psychosocial Factors in Obesity Prevention and Management |
|---|---|
| Paper code | OBPM402 |
| Subject | Obesity Prevention and Management |
| EFTS | 0.125 |
| Points | 15 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2023 (Distance learning) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $1,509.38 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- PGCertPHC, PGDipHealSc, PGDipPHC, PGDipPhty, PGDipSEM, MHealSc, MPhty
- Contact
Course Administrator: postgradadmin.medicine@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- Teaching staff
To be confirmed contact Course Administrator for details
Course Administrator: obesity.distance@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching Arrangements
This Distance Learning paper is taught remotely.
This is an interprofessional distance taught paper. Paper resources including six modules with required readings, Zoom video conference workshops and associated assignments with additional study resources will be made available on HS Moodle.
- Textbooks
Readings will be indicated on Moodle.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship,
Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy,
Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this paper students will be able to:
- Critically appraise the evidence basis for primary health care & community based prevention and management of obesity related psychological and sociological issues.
- Apply knowledge and skills required for the prevention and management of obesity related psychological and sociological issues in own workplace environment and scope of practice.
- Contribute towards a system-wide approach to the prevention and management of obesity related psychological and sociological issues in New Zealand with appreciation of other’s roles.
- Approach obesity prevention and management in a non-stigmatising and ethical manner.
