This course provides an overview of the major health issues and social determinants of health in Sri Lanka. It examines the influence of religion, ethnicity, caste, socioeconomic status, and power on health and wellbeing, with particular emphasis on disadvantaged communities, stigma, substance use, violence, suicide, and human rights. Students will also learn about the healthcare system, existing health services, and traditional and alternative healing systems in Sri Lanka. The course equips students with the knowledge and skills to critically analyse health issues and develop appropriate health promotion interventions within the Sri Lankan context.
The aim is to provide understanding into the history and development of
health care and social care research ethics, its core principles and the
application of these principles in to health promotion. Students will develop
skills in applying ethical theories and principles to practical settings.
This course aims to impart knowledge, develop skills, address attitudes and mind set of the graduate in order to improve family and community functioning that leads to empower them to address health issues, promote family and community wellbeing.