Unit Code: HPF410

Unit Name: Introduction to Behavioural Sciences

Description: The purpose of this course is to provide a variety of topics, such as, theoretical foundations of health psychology; understanding the role of psychology on individual and community health in the Pacific; understanding health related beliefs and behaviours; illness cognitions; understanding stress, pain and coping in relation to illness and daily stress. Additionally, to search for ways to induce behaviour change in at risk populations, to search for social and cultural patterns that influence health for better or worse and to teach behaviour change skills to health workers.

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Prerequisite: N/A

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Credit Point: 12

Offered In: Semester 2