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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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
171 reviews
Beginner level
No prior experience required
2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
What you'll 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'll gain
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Public Health
- Health Equity
- Health Policy
- Patient-centered Care
- Intercultural Competence
- Health Education
- Media and Communications
- Epidemiology
- Driving engagement
- Community Outreach
- Social Determinants Of Health
- Research
- Cultural Responsiveness
- Community Health
- Health Promotion
- Health Systems
- Research Design
- Health Disparities
Details to know
Assessments
5 assignments
Taught in English
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
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There are 5 modules in this course
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PE
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2022
Very insightful. Knowledge I will use. Lisa Cooper is excellent!
AR
Reviewed on Jul 21, 2020
Thank you. I learned more about health equity & it's a great help to our research.
SA
Reviewed on Aug 5, 2020
I feel this course gave me a core understanding of the structure needed to compose constructive health equity research. Thank you to all parties involved!
