18th Batch

This course introduces students to the principles of health promotion and the social dimensions of health, providing a foundation for effective public and community health practice. The health promotion component covers the concept of health, determinants of health, principles and strategies for promoting health, and key action areas. Students will explore various health promotion models and how health promotion initiatives are implemented in the Sri Lankan context. The course also addresses health communication and education, including principles, ethics, goals, approaches, responsibilities of health educators, and the levels and domains of learning.

The social aspect of the course introduces basic concepts of sociology, emphasizing the relationship between individuals and society, social groups, family and marriage, and rural and urban communities. Topics include social processes, stratification, class and caste systems, culture, social change, and major social problems such as population issues and urbanization. Students will also examine health sociology to understand the social factors influencing health and healthcare delivery.