7501PUBUNI Public Health Epidemiology Presentation:Assessment

The presentation should be split into sections described in the table below and use these subheadings to guide the content:

Introduction 15 marks

Introduction to the epidemiological status of HIV/AIDS in Indonesia: profile the specified population, epidemiological trends of HIV/AIDS in the population e.g. prevalence or incidence proportion, morbidity and mortality proportions, risk proportion, case-fatality ratio.
 

Most vulnerable populations, social determinants and risk factors 20 marks

This section should identify the most vulnerable to the HIV/AIDS population groups.

1. Define and critically appraise the risk factors and the social determinants of the disease underlying the vulnerability of the population groups e.g. poverty or economic deprivation; occupation/unemployment; social marginalization; stigma & discrimination; addictions.
    

Policy, Management and Control Responses 20 marks

1. Discuss the policies, interventions/provisions, management responses and control programmes that are implemented in Indonesia for the protection of the public's health.
2. Present the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders and organisations.
    

Critical assessment of the effectiveness of control responses 20 marks

1. Critically assess the effectiveness of the policies, interventions and control programme based on existing evidence, monitoring and surveillance data. Determine if there are any weaknesses in the control responses or obstacles to their implementation.
    

Critical appraisal of the HIV/AIDS status quo in Indonesia and conclusions 20 marks

1. Critically reflect and conclude on the status quo (situation) of HIV/AIDS in Indonesia in the recent years and outline any opportunities for improvement (i.e. efficiency and effectiveness).

Guidance followed; Key sections covered; Wider reading and appropriateness of the sources; Citing of the sources and referencing. 5 marks

As a starting point, the ‘Review of the national health sector response to HIV in the republic of Indonesia’ by WHO can be used. Even though potential data sources and places to search for information are provided, you are reminded that you should demonstrate original work and critical thinking and refrain from plagiarism.