95746 Research and Evaluation in Indigenous Health
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Credit points: 6 cp
Subject level:
Undergraduate
Result type: Grade and marksRequisite(s): ((60 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10360 Bachelor of Health Science OR 60 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10410 Bachelor of Health Science Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment OR 60 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10396 Bachelor of Health Science Bachelor of Arts International Studies OR 60 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10441 Bachelor of Health Sciences Bachelor of Languages and Cultures) AND 95735 Indigenous Health and Wellbeing)
Description
Research in Indigenous communities has a contentious history and many communities are only now seeing the value of research and evaluation. This subject looks at the historical antecedents and perspectives of research and how these have framed the relationship between the academy and Indigenous communities. The subject identifies the characteristics of high-quality research that is valued by Indigenous peoples and communities. In particular, the subject examines current practices regarding ethics, co-design principles, community and power, intellectual property and translation activities. Students are introduced to contemporary Indigenous research methods including interview techniques such as yarning and yarning circles, along with Dadirri, a recognised approach to deep listening. These are also introduced alongside the emerging field of Indigenous Public Health research methodologies enabling an understanding of the role of Indigenous epistemology and ontology in research.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
| A. | Analyse key comparative health indicators for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people |
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| B. | Critically evaluate the impact of research methods and ethics on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander public health policy or programs |
| C. | Apply the principles of economic evaluation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs with a particular focus on the allocation of resources relative to need |
| D. | Describe Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health in historical context and analyse the impact of colonial processes on health outcomes through research |
| E. | Demonstrate a reflexive public health practice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health contexts |
Content (topics)
- Historical and contemporary public health research in Indigenous populations
- Research methods in Indigenous public health research
- Ethics in Indigenous public health research
- Economic evaluation of public health activities in the Indigenous context