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
Instructors: Lisa A. Cooper, M.D.
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14 hours to complete
3 weeks at 4 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.
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There are 5 modules in this course
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.
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7 videos3 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt3 plugins
In this module, we discuss engaging community stakeholders in health equity research and best practices in community-based participatory research (CBPR).
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6 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt1 plugin
In this module, we describe ways to engage policymakers to address social determinants of health disparities.
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5 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt2 plugins
In this module, we discuss engaging health system leaders and organizational stakeholders in health equity research, and share lessons learned and best practices.
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7 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt1 plugin
In this module, we discuss how to disseminate health equity research and the importance of sharing health equity research findings with key stakeholders.
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3 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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