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
Foundations of Health Equity Research
Instructors: Lisa A. Cooper, M.D.
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No prior experience required
2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
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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
- Community Health
- Patient-centered Care
- Research
- Cultural Responsiveness
- Health Equity
- Public Health and Disease Prevention
- Epidemiology
- Community Outreach
- Media and Communications
- Driving engagement
- Health Disparities
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Community Development
- Health Systems
- Public Health
- Research Design
- Social Determinants Of Health
- Health Policy
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Taught in English
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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!
DN
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2020
This course was engaging and thorough. I would've liked to study more real world examples and had more time with professors telling their stories from out in the field.
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