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Health Equity Research & Practice: Local & Global Lessons
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 12 hours
  • Course by Johns Hopkins University
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This course introduces students to the local and global lessons in health equity research and practice, covering topics such as the effects of structural drivers and systems of power on health equity and inequities in reproductive health and immigrant health. This course then goes on to apply these lessons to health equity research projects in settings around the world. Through exploration of global interventions, learners will be prepared to take on health disparities in their local communities by understanding why these health problems exist, what contributes to them, and how to create sustainable solutions. This course includes lectures, panel discussions, and interviews with leading experts.

Modules

Introduction to Course

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Course

2 Readings

  • Course Guide and Technical Support
  • Acknowledgments

Local and Global Research, Community Engagement, Learning and Action to Advance Health Equity

    • 4 Plugin
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Neocolonialism and Global Health Outcomes: A Troubled History

    • 1 Plugin
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Expert Interviews & Conversations: Structural Racism in Healthcare

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Measuring Discrimination and Racism Locally and Globally

1 Readings

  • Confronting Slavery's Legacy in Health and Medicine (Podcast)

Graded Assessment

    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 1 Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Module 1: One new insight

Applying Innovative Health Equity Research Methods to Address Maternal and Reproductive Health Equity

    • 3 Plugin
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April 2022 Jam Session: Public Health Nursing Research & Practice to Promote Maternal Health Equity

    • 1 Plugin
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Expert Interviews & Conversations: Maternal Health in the United States

    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Plugin
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1 Readings

  • Maternal Mortality and Being a Black Woman in America (Podcast)

Graded Assessment & Discussion

    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 2 Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Module 2: One new insight

Health Equity Research to Address Intimate Partner Violence among Latina Immigrants in the U.S.

    • 4 Videos
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4 Videos

  • Overview of Adverse Childhood Experiences
  • Lesson 1
  • Lesson 2
  • Lesson 3

Engaging Clinical, Public Health, and Community Stakeholders in Research to Improve Immigrant Health

    • 3 Plugin
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Expert Interviews & Conversations: Improving Immigrant Mental Health Equity

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Building Partnerships and Enhancing Local/Global Learning: Family-Based Mental Health Interventions

Graded Assessment & Discussion

    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 3 Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Applying what you learned to your context

Development and Implementation of Evidence-Based Interventions for Addressing Cardiovascular Health Disparities in Baltimore, USA and Kumasi, Ghana

    • 3 Plugin
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Improving the Local Food Environment in Baltimore and Madrid, Spain: A Participatory PhotoVoice Project

    • 4 Plugin
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Expert Interviews & Conversations: Health Equity Around the World

    • 2 Plugin
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Graded Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 4 Quiz

Concluding Thoughts

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Closing Thoughts

Auto Summary

"Health Equity Research & Practice: Local & Global Lessons" is an enlightening course designed for individuals passionate about addressing health disparities. This foundational course delves into the critical aspects of health equity, exploring how structural drivers and power systems impact reproductive and immigrant health. Learners will gain insights into both local and global health equity projects, equipping them with the knowledge to tackle health inequities in their communities. The course, offered by Coursera, features a rich blend of lectures, panel discussions, and expert interviews, providing a comprehensive learning experience over a duration of 720 minutes. Two subscription options are available – Starter and Professional – catering to various learning needs and professional goals. This course is ideal for those looking to understand the root causes of health problems and develop sustainable solutions to improve health outcomes globally and locally.

Lisa A. Cooper, M.D.
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Lisa A. Cooper, M.D.