EPIDEMIOLOGY

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

General Module

Course Sheet

Course code:

AS11A1D

Academic Year of enrolment:

2022

Year of supply:

2022/2023

Type of Course:

Characterising

Degree:

Course of 1st Cycle Degree in HEALTH ASSISTANCE

Disciplinary Sector:

General and Applied Hygiene

Is part of:

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL, PHYSICAL, STATISTICAL AND INFORMATICS

Location:

CHIETI

Credits:

Programme Year:

Professor and Collaborators:

STANISCIA Tommaso

Cycle:

First semester

Obligatory attendance:

Yes

Hours of classroom activity:

Individual study hours:

Prerequisites:

As described in the Study Course didactic rules.

Objectives

Learn about the basic elements of descriptive, analytical and evaluative epidemiology; Learn and be able to use the main measures of disease frequency and exposure to risk factors and protective factors; Learn about and be able to use the main measures of disease risk.

Contents

The course aims to provide the basic knowledge of epidemiology for the analysis and understanding of the health problems of populations

Extended Syllabus

- Definition and purpose of epidemiology
- Fundamental measures in epidemiology
- Standardization of rates
- Screening
- Cross-sectional studies
- Case-control studies
- Cohort studies
- Clinical trials
- Bias and confounding

Recommended Bibliography

Recommended texts:
- Faggiano F., Donato F., Barbone F. Manuale di Epidemiologia per la Sanità Pubblica. Centro Scientifico Editore.
Integration with lecture notes and in-depth readings recommended by the teacher. The didactic material prepared by the teacher can be found on the Teams platform.

Teaching Methods

The course is taught by lectures of 2 hours based on the didactic calendar. The lectures include a strong interactive component between lecturer and students.
Attendance is mandatory.

Evaluation methods

Verification of learning:

Oral exam: the student will have to demonstrate his / her preparation by dealing in a clear and organized manner with the topics requested by the teacher.
Evaluation will be carried out by using marks out of thirtieths

Contacts/More Information

Students reception to be agreed by sending an email to tommaso.staniscia@unich.it

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"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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