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College of Health Sciences
Department of Public Health
ASSIGNMENT COVER SHEET
Course name:
Sociology of Health, Illness and Healthcare
Course number:
PHC181
CRN
Choose one of the following questions, each question has
two-part
Assignment title or task:
Assignment 1: Analysis of Health Disparities
Assignment 2: Experience of Illness and Healthcare
Delivery
Student Name:
Students ID:
Submission date:
Instructor name:
Grade:
…..out of 10
College of Health Sciences
Department of Public Health
Release Date: Sunday, 15 September 2024
Due Date: Saturday, 2 November 2024 (11:59 pm)
Instructions for submission:
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Assignment must be submitted with properly filled cover sheet (Name, ID, CRN,
Submission date) in word document, Pdf is not accepted.
Word count between 600 to 700
Text size 12-Times New Roman with 1.5-line spacing.
Heading should be Bold
The text color should be Black
Do proper paraphrasing to avoid plagiarism with proper references/sources.
References must be in APA format
Assignment 1: Analysis of Health Disparities
Part 1: Comparative Analysis (300-350 words)
Choose a specific social category (e.g., socioeconomic status, race/ethnicity, gender) and analyze how it
impacts health disparities in a particular country or region. Discuss how social, cultural, political, and
economic factors contribute to differences in health outcomes within this social category. Use data or
examples from recent studies or reports to support your analysis.
Part 2: Policy Recommendation (300-350 words)
Based on your analysis in Part 1, propose a policy or intervention that could address the health
disparities identified. Explain how this policy or intervention could mitigate the impact of social, cultural,
political, and economic factors on health outcomes. Discuss the potential challenges and benefits of
implementing this policy in the chosen country or region.
Assignment 2: Experience of Illness and Healthcare Delivery
Part 1: Personal or Case Study Reflection (300-350 words)
College of Health Sciences
Department of Public Health
Reflect on a personal experience or a case study involving an individual’s experience with illness and
healthcare delivery. Describe how social factors (e.g., social support, socioeconomic status, cultural
beliefs) influenced their experience of illness and interactions with healthcare services. Highlight any
barriers or facilitators they encountered during their healthcare journey.
Part 2: Sociological Analysis (300-350 words)
Using sociological theories and concepts discussed in the course, analyze the experience described in
Part 1. Consider how factors such as social categories, healthcare policies, and cultural attitudes impact
the individual’s experience of health and illness. Discuss how understanding these sociological aspects
can improve the delivery of healthcare services and support better health outcomes.
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Department of Public Health
ASSIGNMENT COVER SHEET
Course name:
Sociology of Health, Illness and Healthcare
Course number:
PHC181
CRN
Choose one of the following questions, each question has
two-part
Assignment title or task:
Assignment 1: Analysis of Health Disparities
Assignment 2: Experience of Illness and Healthcare
Delivery
Student Name:
Students ID:
Submission date:
Instructor name:
Grade:
…..out of 10
College of Health Sciences
Department of Public Health
Release Date: Sunday, 15 September 2024
Due Date: Saturday, 2 November 2024 (11:59 pm)
Instructions for submission:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Assignment must be submitted with properly filled cover sheet (Name, ID, CRN,
Submission date) in word document, Pdf is not accepted.
Word count between 600 to 700
Text size 12-Times New Roman with 1.5-line spacing.
Heading should be Bold
The text color should be Black
Do proper paraphrasing to avoid plagiarism with proper references/sources.
References must be in APA format
Assignment 1: Analysis of Health Disparities
Part 1: Comparative Analysis (300-350 words)
Choose a specific social category (e.g., socioeconomic status, race/ethnicity, gender) and analyze how it
impacts health disparities in a particular country or region. Discuss how social, cultural, political, and
economic factors contribute to differences in health outcomes within this social category. Use data or
examples from recent studies or reports to support your analysis.
Part 2: Policy Recommendation (300-350 words)
Based on your analysis in Part 1, propose a policy or intervention that could address the health
disparities identified. Explain how this policy or intervention could mitigate the impact of social, cultural,
political, and economic factors on health outcomes. Discuss the potential challenges and benefits of
implementing this policy in the chosen country or region.
Assignment 2: Experience of Illness and Healthcare Delivery
Part 1: Personal or Case Study Reflection (300-350 words)
College of Health Sciences
Department of Public Health
Reflect on a personal experience or a case study involving an individual’s experience with illness and
healthcare delivery. Describe how social factors (e.g., social support, socioeconomic status, cultural
beliefs) influenced their experience of illness and interactions with healthcare services. Highlight any
barriers or facilitators they encountered during their healthcare journey.
Part 2: Sociological Analysis (300-350 words)
Using sociological theories and concepts discussed in the course, analyze the experience described in
Part 1. Consider how factors such as social categories, healthcare policies, and cultural attitudes impact
the individual’s experience of health and illness. Discuss how understanding these sociological aspects
can improve the delivery of healthcare services and support better health outcomes.
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