This course is part of the The Influence of Social Determinants on Health Specialization

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The Influence of Social Determinants on Health SpecializationUniversity of Michigan

About this Course

Why are some groups healthier than others, and how do these differences emerge and persist over the life course? How do social policies (e.g., housing, transportation, employment) relate to health and health inequalities? Why are there health disparities even in countries that have free universal health care? This course will address conceptual models for understanding health disparities in the US and internationally, how population science identifies the main sources of these disparities, and how public health can inform policy efforts to address these disparities.
After taking this course, you will be able to identify ways in which conditions in the healthcare setting and at work, school, and home influence health; identify models for considering how the social context provides both sources of stress and sources of support for health; and explain how social and physical environments, including schools and workplaces, the healthcare system, and neighborhoods, shape health and health inequalities over the life course.

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Approx. 21 hours to complete

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The Influence of Social Determinants on Health Specialization

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Intermediate Level

Approx. 21 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: English

Instructors

Briana Mezuk

Associate Professor of Epidemiology

School of Public Health

44 Learners

2 Courses

Belinda Needham

Associate Professor of Epidemiology

School of Public Health

44 Learners

2 Courses

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University of Michigan

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week

Week 1

7 hours to complete

Week 1

This unit will introduce the social determinants of health framework and provide an overview of how stress and social connections impact health.

7 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 50 min), 10 readings, 1 quiz

7 videos

Introduction2m

Stress and Social Connection Overview5m

Conceptualizing and Measuring Stress in Public Health Research9m

Overview of Stress Response Systems Relevant to Health6m

Incorporating Social, Psychological and Biological Aspects of Stress in Health Research4m

Case example: Stress and Diabetes9m

Social Connections, Social Support, and Loneliness11m

10 readings

Syllabus10m

Pre-Course Survey10m

Portrait of a Killer (Optional Video)28m

Miller, Chen, and Cole (2009)1h

Illustration of the Trier Social Stress Test8m

MMWR: Mental Health, Substance Use, and Suicidal Ideation During the COVID-19 Pandemic1h

Podcast: Jack Eason Podcast (Episode 017) - Andrew Steptoe17m

TED Talk: How social networks predict epidemics (Optional)19m

Ertel et al. (2009) Optional reading1h

Peer-Reviewed Policy Brief Assignment1h

1 practice exercise

Stress and Social Connections Quiz15m

Week

Week 2

4 hours to complete

Week 2

This unit will provide an overview of the ways in which the work and school contexts shape health.

4 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 44 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

7 videos

Work and School Introduction1m

Work Context Video, Part 1: Demand-Control and Effort-Reward Imbalance 6m

Work Context Video, Part 2: Work-Family Conflict, Non-Standard Work Schedules, and the Future of Work7m

School Context and Health2m

Expert interview: Zoey Laskaris on Conditions in E-waste Worksites11m

Expert interview: Zoey Laskaris on Conditions in E-waste Worksites Part 25m

Expert interview: Zoey Laskaris on Conditions in E-waste Worksites Part 37m

3 readings

Perry Preschool Project Documentary53m

NYT Nice White Parents Podcast (Optional)30m

Burgard and Lin (2013)1h

1 practice exercise

Work and School20m

Week

Week 3

6 hours to complete

Week 3

This unit will introduce the healthcare system and discuss its impact on health disparities.

6 hours to complete

12 videos (Total 56 min), 9 readings, 2 quizzes

12 videos

Topic intro video: Healthcare Systems1m

Defining the Healthcare System1m

Health System Tracker7m

Perspectives on the Healthcare System4m

Healthcare Quality4m

Healthcare Quality Conclusion2m

Social Movements in Healthcare5m

Disparities, Bias, and Discrimination in Healthcare6m

Interview with Darell Gaskin16m

Expected changes (Part 1)1m

Expected Changes (Part 2)1m

Conclusions3m

9 readings

Interlandi (2019)1h

Health System Tracker5m

Psychology and ELT: Implementation Intentions2m

ACT UP - A documentary in progress4m

History of Breast Cancer Advocacy (Recommended)30m

Advocacy around Spinal Muscular Atrophy (Recommended) 30m

The Lancet Commission on Malaria Eradication within a Generation3m

Lantz and Rosenbaum (2020)1h

WHO: The Many Paths to Universal Healthcare11m

1 practice exercise

Healthcare System Quiz15m

Week

Week 4

4 hours to complete

Week 4

This unit will explore ways in which neighborhoods and the environment affect health.

4 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 49 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz

8 videos

Topic Intro: Neighborhoods and the Environment3m

What is the Environment?4m

What is a Neighborhood?4m

How Do Neighborhoods Affect Health?4m

Neighborhood and Health Inequalities4m

Expert Interview with Kim Kinder : Part 110m

Expert Interview with Kim Kinder : Part 211m

Case study: Aging in place5m

4 readings

Diez Roux and Mair (2010) 1h

I'd Rather Stay Documentary20m

Peer-Reviewed Policy Brief Assignment30m

Post Course Survey10m

1 practice exercise

Neighborhoods Quiz15m

About the The Influence of Social Determinants on Health Specialization

Why are some groups healthier than others, and how do these differences emerge and persist over a lifetime? How do social policies on housing, transportation, and employment relate to health and health inequalities?

This specialization will examine social, behavioral, economic, political, and structural factors that contribute to health inequalities, and suggest innovative ways to reduce disparities in health to achieve health equity.You will learn, -Use conceptual models to understand health disparities in the U.S. and internationally. -Access and use high-quality data sources to present statistics that illustrate the social-environmental-health issues within a community. -Identify the main sources of these disparities from a population science perspective, and use public health evidence to inform policy efforts to address these disparities. -Conduct community health needs assessments and identify evidence-based interventions.

The Influence of Social Determinants on Health

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