HS8916: Contemporary Issues in the Healthcare Environment Assignment, Singapore

Assignment Details: Healthier SG Strategy and the Health Belief Model (HBM)

The White Paper on Healthier SG outlines a long-term strategy to transform Singapore’s healthcare delivery system. Its primary focus is shifting from reactive treatment for illnesses to proactive prevention to promote overall health.

Key Features of Healthier SG:

1. Engaging Family Doctors: Mobilizing a network of family doctors to provide preventive care.
2. Health Plans: Developing plans that emphasize lifestyle changes, regular health screenings, and vaccinations.
3. Community Support: Partnering with community organizations to encourage healthier living.
4. National Enrollment Program: Launching an initiative for residents to commit to a family doctor and a personalized health plan.
5. Supporting Infrastructure: Establishing necessary enablers like IT systems, manpower development, and financing policies to support the initiative.

Assignment Task:

Critically analyze how the Healthier SG strategy addresses public health concerns using the Health Belief Model (HBM), a framework developed in the early 1950s.

Submission Details:

1. Weightage: This individual assignment constitutes 50% of the module grade.
2. Due Date: Submit by Monday, 13 January 2025, 11:59 PM via PoliteMall.
3. Word Limit: 1,200 words, with a permissible variance of ±10%.

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