Introduction to a variety of voluntary health agencies in the community. Opportunities to visit these agencies will be provided. Purpose, objectives, functions, and programs will be presented by representatives of selected agencies. Emphasis is on examination of health planning processes, principles, and concepts. Methods for health planning agencies, issues in comprehensive health planning, and analysis of decision making steps for program implementation will be addressed.
Emphasis is on an examination of administrative factors related to health services.
Administrative and professional authority, boards, consumers, delivery of services, federal role, and cost containment will also be addressed. A review of human behavior and its relationship to health and well being. Focuses on contemporary health behavior research and instrumentation. The relationship of socio-political and cultural factors to primary health care and public health in developed and developing countries is emphasized. Epidemiological factors influencing health status in various countries are reviewed.