Dec 21, 2024  
2019-2020 Springfield College Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Springfield College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HSCI 410 - Health and Health Care Disparities


The objective of this course is tofamiliarize students with the aspects ofculture that influence health status, thedevelopment of public health policy, and the management and practice of health care. The following topical areas will be examined:paradigms and explanations of mental and physical health disparities, populationcharacteristics by which health isstratified, access to health services, andhealth status outcomes. These culturalfactors impact patient-provider interaction, health and illness, behavior, and healthcare provided decision-making.

Prerequisites & Notes
HSCI 260 - Human Disease and Chronic Illness  



Credits: 3