Introduces students to the core principles of health equity research. Covers topics such as defining health equity, engaging community and policy stakeholders, patient-centeredness, cultural competence, and dissemination of research findings. Content will recognize different geographic, cultural, and social contexts where health inequities occur.
Foundations of Health Equity Research
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Foundations of Health Equity Research
Johns Hopkins University
About this Course
What you will learn
- Define health equity.
- Understand how patient-centeredness and cultural competence enhance the quality and success of health equity researc
- Engage community and organizational stakeholders in health equity research.
- Effectively disseminate health equity research findings to stakeholders and the public.
Skills you will gain
Health Researchhealth equity researchResearch DesignResearch MethodsEpidemiology
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Beginner Level
Approx. 11 hours to complete
Suggested: 5 weeks, 2.5 to 3 hours per week
English
Subtitles: English
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
4 hours to complete
Course Overview and Introduction to Health Equity Research
This module will provide an introduction to health equity research. In this module, we discuss enhancing patient-centeredness, increasing cultural competence, and reducing bias to build community trust and implement interventions to eliminate health disparities.
4 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 77 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
7 videos
Introduction to "From Health Disparities to Health Equity: Building Trust in Health Care and Research Among Vulnerable Populations"50s
Health Disparities vs. Health Equity8m
Trust6m
Patient Centeredness21m
Cultural Competence15m
Bias24m
2 readings
Preliminary Readings25m
Required And Recommended Readings1h
1 practice exercise
From Health Disparities to Health Equity: Building Trust in Health Care and Research among Vulnerable Populations30m
3 hours to complete
Engaging Community Stakeholders in Health Equity Research
In this module, we discuss engaging community stakeholders in health equity research and best practices in community-based participatory research (CBPR).
3 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 90 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
6 videos
The Community and Health Inequalities4m
Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR)19m
Community Advisory Boards (CABs)9m
Real-World Example of Community Engagement and CBPR: Tumaini (Hope) for Health14m
Real-World Example of Community Engagement and CBPR: Research among Public Housing Residents40m
1 reading
Required Readings1h
1 practice exercise
Engaging Community Stakeholders in Health Equity Research30m
3 hours to complete
Engaging Policymakers to Address Social Determinants of Health
In this module, we describe ways to engage policymakers to address social determinants of health disparities.
3 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 54 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
5 videos
Social Determinants of Health3m
State of the Evidence18m
Health in All Policies24m
Communities, Social Justice, and Academic Medical Centers6m
1 reading
Required and Recommended Readings30m
1 practice exercise
Engaging policy stakeholders to address social determinants of health30m
3 hours to complete
Engaging Health System Leaders and Organizational Stakeholders in Health Equity Research
In this module, we discuss engaging health system leaders and organizational stakeholders in health equity research, and share lessons learned and best practices.
3 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 87 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
7 videos
Overarching Principle #1: Relationship Building15m
Overarching Principle #2: System Awareness11m
Overarching Principle #3: Framing18m
Overarching Principle #4: Ease of Use15m
Overarching Principle #5: Implementation Support8m
Overarching Principle #6: Flexibility16m
1 reading
Required and Recommended Readings30m
1 practice exercise
Engaging Health System Leaders and Organizational Stakeholders in Health Equity Research30m
Instructors
Lisa A. Cooper, M.D.
Director, The Johns Hopkins Center for Health EquityBloomberg School of Public Health
About Johns Hopkins University
The mission of The Johns Hopkins University is to educate its students and cultivate their capacity for life-long learning, to foster independent and original research, and to bring the benefits of discovery to the world.
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