January 8, 2021

Compare and contrast the impacts of social determinants of health in the context of HIV/AIDS.

Individual essay (35%) 1,500 words (due Week 11_Friday, at 12pm noon)

Essay: Compare and contrast the impacts of social determinants of health in the context of HIV/AIDS. To make this comparison, use two of the following social determinants of health and one vulnerable group along with the corresponding countries.

Social determinants of health

Stigma and discrimination
Social justice
Economic condition
Gender
Education
Health care system

Vulnerable groups

Women – Swaziland vs Australia
Men who have sex with men (MSM) – South Africa vs Australia
Sex workers – Thailand vs Australia
People who use injecting drug – USA vs Australia

The essay should build an argument that demonstrates original thinking and analysis as well as an understanding of different and diverse social and cultural perspectives. You will find it helpful to review the responses prepared to the weekly enquiry focused questions throughout Enquiry 2.

As you progress through Enquiry 2, you will begin to see how several elements of the different topics are associated with one another. You should use this in preparing your response to the essay question.

Essay structure

Note: this is just to give an idea of the structure of the essay. This structure and word count in each section are indicative only, you may NOT need to follow them strictly.

Sub-headings are acceptable in this essay.

In one coherent paragraph, clearly mention the names of the countries, the vulnerable group and the two social determinants you have considered for the essay. It may be better to put it as an aim, for example, “this essay will describe the situation of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) in Thailand and Australia and compare the impacts of gender and health care system on sex workers in the context HIV/AIDS in these two countries”. Note that this is just an example, you may have many other ways to express this. The most important thing is to make the elements clear in the aim.

Also, within the introduction, you should briefly mention the nature (incidence and/or prevalence) of HIV/AIDS in Australia and the chosen country regarding the patterns of transmission for your vulnerable group (you should NOT discuss the physiological mechanism of the disease).

Include definitions of the key terms (e.g., HIV/AIDS) to be used in the essay and provide an outline of the key points to be discussed. Present the elaborated forms of abbreviations (e.g. men who have sex with men (MSM)) the first time they appear and subsequently use the abbreviations only.

Introduction

≈ 200 words

Describe the situation of HIV/AIDS and its risk factors among your chosen vulnerable group in the context of Australia and the other country. This may include recent statistics, and trends, patterns in terms of prevalence and/or incidence among the vulnerable group, those who are living with HIV; historical data of casualties etc.

HIV/AIDS and the vulnerable group – The situation

≈ 200 words

Should cover your understanding of the impact of your first chosen social determinant of health in the context of HIV/AIDS in relation to the chosen vulnerable group in two countries.

Compare and contrast the impact of social determinant1 of health on the vulnerable group in two countries.

To conclude this paragraph/section, summarise your research in a clear statement as to how the social determinant impacts on the vulnerable group for each country.

Social determinant1 (e.g. gender)

≈ 400 words

Should cover your understanding of the impact of your second chosen social determinant of health in the context of HIV/AIDS in relation to the chosen vulnerable group in the two countries.

Compare and contrast the impact of social determinant2 of health on the vulnerable group in two countries.

To conclude this paragraph/section, summarise your research in a clear statement as to how the social determinant impacts on the vulnerable group for each country.

Social determinant2 (e.g. living environment)

≈ 400 words

Describe the recommendations based on your analysis of the impacts of two social determinants of health on the chosen vulnerable group in the countries’ context.

Recommendations

≈ 150 words

Should briefly summarise the main points in the essay, tying together the main findings.

Conclusion

≈ 150 words

References

As per APA6 referencing style

Individual essay formatting

Cover page

Student Name:

Subject name: Social Determinants of Health Subject Code: HPHE1SDH

Assessment name: Individual Essay Word count: …

Formatting instructions are as follows:

Times New Roman – 12-point
5 or double line spacing.
Margins – 1 inch on all sides, including top, bottom, left and
Sub-headings are
Page Numbers – Page numbers should be located in the upper right
1500 words +/- 10%.
First-line indents or space between paragraphs – either one could be used for starting a new

Note: The total word counts include subheadings, all text including in-text citations, but excludes the reference list and the cover page.

Referencing format

APA6 referencing style http://www.lib.latrobe.edu.au/referencing-tool/apa-6

In-text citations must be used as per APA6 referencing conventions. For resources on APA6 referencing style, please see the mini referencing PowerPoint and library resources in the Assessment folder of LMS. A reference list must be included at the end of the report. The references should consist of evidence-based, peer-reviewed materials. Consumer sources, like the Better Health Channel, are not appropriate. School (VCE) material and lecture notes may not be used.

Please note – If you would prefer to use APA7; you are free to do so as long as you are consistent throughout.

As this essay relies on the use of up-to-date data for incidence and prevalence, it is fine to use websites such as;

https://www.unaids.org/en https://www.hiv.gov/ https://www.aihw.gov.au/ https://www.who.int/

Consider the La Trobe University policies: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/admin/academic-integrity

Rubric

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Satisfactory

Unsatisfactory

Introduction

/15 marks

The introduction presents a clear, logical and well-written overview.

Key terms are clearly defined.

Key points to be covered in the essay are succinctly outlined providing a clear and well-defined structure for

the essay.

The introduction presents a clear overview.

Key terms are defined.

Key points to be covered in the essay are outlined and a clear structure is provided.

The introduction presents a sound overview.

Most key terms are defined.

Most key points to be covered in the essay are outlined.

There is an attempt to produce an introduction presenting a limited overview.

Some key terms are defined.

Some key points to be covered in the essay are outlined.

There is no introduction, or the introduction does not adequately introduce the points to be covered in the essay.

Key terms are not clearly defined

Body: Examination of the impact of social determinants in the context of HIV/AIDS.

/45 marks

The essay shows a comprehensive description and examination of:

The situation of HIV/AIDS and its risk factors among the chosen vulnerable group in the context of the countries.