2009 Fall PSY 155S-01
Bulletin Course Description Theories, methods and evaluation of health promotion and disease prevention interventions. Emphasis on prevention intervention research and community based research methodology. Areas of focus: establish community partnerships, use of formative research in development of community interventions, prevention interventions, practical procedures for implementation, dissemination of findings, opportunities for translational research. Topics include HIV/AIDS, cancer, cardiovascular disease, reproductive health, psychiatric/mental health with domestic and international relevance. Combines didactic presentations, discussion, research critiques and development of research proposal. Instructor: Sikkema
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Title COMMUNITY INTERVENTION RESEARC Department PSY Course Number 2009 Fall 155S Section Number 01 Primary Instructor Sikkema,Kathleen J Prerequisites
Synopsis of course content
Theories, methods and evaluation of health promotion and disease prevention interventions. Emphasis on prevention intervention research and community based research methodology. Areas of focus: establish community partnerships, use of formative research in development of community interventions, prevention interventions, practical procedures for implementation, dissemination of findings, opportunities for translational research. Topics include HIV/AIDS, cancer, cardiovascular disease, reproductive health, psychiatric/mental health with domestic and international relevance. Combines didactic presentations, discussion, research critiques and development of research proposal.
Textbooks
Selected journal articles
Optional, selected book chapters
Assignments
Reading responses
Brief essays/critiques (2)
Research proposal presentation
Exams
See below.
Term Papers
Research proposal, following NIH format and guidelines (abbreviated in length)
Grade to be based on
Class participation and reading responses
Brief essays/critiques
Research presentation
Research proposal
