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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.

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Approx. 15 hours to complete

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Subtitles: English

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

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Beginner Level

Approx. 15 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: English

Instructors

Instructor rating

4.76/5 (27 Ratings)

Lisa A. Cooper, M.D.

Director, The Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity

Bloomberg School of Public Health

2,746 Learners

2 Courses

Tanjala S. Purnell, PhD MPH

Associate Director for Education and Training

Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity

2,746 Learners

2 Courses

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week

1

Week 1

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

Welcome to Foundations of Health Equity Research1m

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

Week

2

Week 2

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

Introduction to "Best Practices for Engaging Community Stakeholders in Health Equity Research"59s

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

Week

3

Week 3

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

Introduction to "Engaging Policy Stakeholders to Address Social Determinants of Health"54s

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

Week

4

Week 4

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

Introduction to Engaging Health System Leaders and Organizational Stakeholders40s

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

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Foundations of Health Equity Research

Foundations of Health Equity Research