SOCIETY, BEHAVIOR AND
HEALTH (SBH)
End of Course Review
27 January 2022
Revision
Week 1 Situating individuals in
Social Context
• The concepts of health behaviors – the actions that
individuals take to influence health; defining health
problems in behavioral terms
• Situating individuals in social context, beyond the sole
responsibility of an individual
• Embodiment; ”get under the skin” - incorporate
biologically the world in which we live including
societal and ecological circumstances
• Social gradient – low SES, poor health
*The social gradient in health means that health
inequities affect everyone
Week 2 Social Structure &
Vulnerable Populations
• Social structure (eg. Status and Roles)
• Drivers of inequalities (see Figure)
• Community-partnerships to address
the challenges in health research
(sampling, participation, data
collection & delivery of interventions)
• Roles of community-based
organizations; community
engagement in research, community-
based participatory approaches
Week 3 Society and Institutions
• Central ingredients of institutions (rules, norms and
beliefs) guide core functions of institutions
• Institutionalization (how do practices become
institutionalized): three major pressures (regulative,
normative and cultural-cognitive)
• Application of this theory: Identification of relevant
institutions; the function of each institution; barriers
and facilitators of a health intervention based on
institutional structures and institutionalization
processes.
Week 4 Social Theories
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Week 5 Health Disparities: Poverty,
Race and Gender
• Multifaceted Challenges: When
poverty intersects with gender and
race, it creates unique challenges, as
individuals face a combination of
economic, gender-based, and racial
disparities simultaneously.
• Diverse Experiences: Individuals at the
intersection of poverty, gender, and
race have diverse experiences. While
some may face compounding
disadvantages, others may exhibit
resilience and resistance.
Week 6 Health, Place and Social
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“the ability of systems to provide care to patients with diverse
values, beliefs and behaviors, including tailoring delivery to
meet patients’ social, cultural, and linguistic needs”
(Betancourt et al., 2003, p. v).
QUIZ
CONASS
WRITTEN
ASSINGNMENT
QUIZ
The purpose of this exercise is to allow students to
extract information from an article and to provide
an opportunity for students to practice writing.
CONASS Clear Understanding: Students demonstrate a
thorough and precise understanding of the
question.
Rich and Relevant Examples: Students
demonstrate an excellent ability to
incorporate relevant and specific examples
that effectively support the points made. The
examples provided enhance the depth of the
analysis, showcasing a thorough
understanding of the topic
WRITTEN
ASSINGNMENT
CONASS
Writing Essays
Tips and tricks
• Avoid using short forms of verbs. Instead of don’t, use do not.
• Avoid using “some, a lot” – use a number instead.
• Avoid using false authority – “Some researchers say…” Which
researchers?
• Avoid using imprecise language : “It is important”, “It is helpful” Explain
why.
• Make an effective use of sentence length – not too long, not to short
• Consider using transitional words: “Consequently”, “Moreover”,
“Nonetheless”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3_VoWd_Ai0&feature=youtu.be
Define your theories and
frameworks
1 2 3
What is the theory What are the major How would you like
(or framework) concepts? to apply the theory
State. Describe. (or framework)?
Elaborate
Be clear and specific as possible
1 2 3
Coffee is vital/important. The report presents This topic has interested
Coffee helps you to feel many things. researchers for a long time.
more energized and The report presents This topic has interested
improve physical details/findings on _______. researchers for more than
performance. 30 years.
Move from a general claim to a
specific example
1 2 3
The impact of poverty A study in Malaysia, for To take a case in
on access to care has instance, demonstrates point, ________
been extensively ________
described in
literature. For
example, ______
Structure your paragraphs
Topic sentence Supporting sentences Closing sentence
An opening sentence to a Summarize or wrap up the main Final words
paragraph that gives the points in the body of the essay Connects back to the
general idea (topic) of what the Explain how ideas fit together introduction
writing will be about
Provides a sense of closure
The focus of a paragraph
E.g., “However, _______”,
“Despite X, ________”,
“Therefore, ________”,
Outline your sub-sections
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All the best
and Good
luck!
