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BNS 128: Sociology of Health

An introduction to the social and cultural contexts of health, illness, and healthcare, exploring how society shapes our understanding and experience of health.

Course Content

Explore the detailed topics covered in the Sociology of Health.

Introduction to Medical Sociology

Relevance & History Core Concepts (Social Structure, Culture) Explanatory Models & Methodologies Impact on Society & Healthcare

Exposition of World Views

Importance of World View Agents that Shape World Views Enculturation & Subcultures The Family as a Socializing Agent

Sociological Determinants of Health

Poverty, Status & Stratification Gender, Sexuality & Health Mental Health & Suicide Sociology & Religion Politics & Human Rights The Illness & Sick Role Behaviour

Sociology of Health Care

Trans-cultural Health Practices Working with Sociological Imagination Institutions, Power & Professions Medicalisation of Health Care

Culture and Health Behaviour

Beliefs & Values in Life Events Health Beliefs of Ugandans Role of Traditional & Faith Healers Influence of Culture on Illness & Compliance Positive & Negative Cultural Practices Cultural Factors in Epidemiology

Key References

A selection of key texts and resources cited in this course unit.

  1. Giger J.N & Davidhizar, R. E. (2007). Transcultural Nursing: St. Louis: Mosby.
  2. Leininger, M & Mcfarland, M. (2002) Transcultural Nursing: Concepts, Theories, Research and Practice. McGraw-Hill
  3. Clarke, A. (2010). The Sociology of Healthcare. Longman Publishers
  4. Taylor, S & Field, D. (2007). Sociology of Health and Health Care: Wiley-Blackwell
  5. Bond, J & Bond, S. (2002). Sociology and Health Care: Academic Press Inc
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