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Introduction to Participatory Approaches in Public Health
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 18 hours
  • Course by Imperial College London
  • Offered by

About

This course will introduce you to participatory approaches to public health. You will learn about the history of participatory health research and why it is essential to solving contemporary public health challenges. The course will help you to understand the social and cultural context of public health, before introducing you to essential concepts for working with communities: knowledge and power. Finally, you will engage with critical analyses of participatory approaches, to help you to determine if and when such strategies are appropriate. Throughout the course you will analyse real-world case studies of community-based health projects, including historical HIV social movements, public health projects with sex workers, and participatory approaches to the COVID-19 pandemic. The course will equip you to practice public health in partnership with local communities. It is followed by a second course, Applying Participatory Approaches in Public Health Settings, which builds upon the theoretical foundations of this introductory course.

Modules

Welcome

    • 5 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Nice to meet you!

5 Readings

  • About Imperial College London
  • Meet the Participatory Approaches Team
  • How to Be Successful in this Course
  • Grading Policy
  • Glossary

Lesson 1: Introduction to Participatory Approaches

    • 4 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
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1 Discussions

  • Sharing your Experiences

4 Videos

  • Introduction to the Specialisation
  • Principles & Characteristics of Participatory Approaches: Part 1
  • The History of Participatory Approaches in Public Health and Beyond
  • Case Study: The History of HIV and the Evolution of Participatory Approaches

2 Readings

  • Course 1: Introduction to Participatory Approaches in Public Health
  • Further Reading on Participatory Health Research

Lesson 2: Case Study - Ebola

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Plugin
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1 Discussions

  • Participatory Approaches to the Ebola Response

2 Videos

  • The Importance of Participatory Approaches in Public Health: Ebola Example
  • Principles & Characteristics of Participatory Approaches: Part 2

1 Readings

  • Wrapping Things Up

Lesson 1: The social and cultural context of public health

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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2 Videos

  • How do socio-cultural factors affect health and participation?
  • Social and Cultural Factors in Singapore

2 Readings

  • The social and cultural context of public health
  • Social and Cultural Factors in Singapore

Lesson 2: Case study - Sex workers

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • End of Module Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Participatory Approaches with Sex Workers

1 Videos

  • The Sonagachi Project

2 Readings

  • Case study: Sex work
  • Participatory Approaches with Sex Workers

Lesson 1: Participatory Knowledge

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
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1 Discussions

  • Reflexivity Exercise: Positionality Statement

1 Videos

  • Introduction to Epistemology 

2 Readings

  • Key Characteristics of Positivist and Interpretivist Epistemologies
  • Further Readings on Epistemology

Lesson 2: Participatory Action Research: Action, Power and Social Movements

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Participatory Action Research

3 Readings

  • Putting the Action into PAR
  • Power Relations and Participatory Research
  • End of Lesson 2

Lesson 1: Unpacking participation: typologies and critical perspectives

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Challenges and Critiques of Participatory Approaches

2 Videos

  • Arnstein’s Ladder and Analysing Participatory Approaches
  • Are Participatory Approaches Always a Good Thing?

2 Readings

  • Reflection: What Have You Learnt? What Comes Next
  • Unpacking Participation

Lesson 2: COVID-19 and Assessment

    • 2 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Proposal: A Participatory Action Research Project in Response to Covid19

1 Discussions

  • Let's Look at Some Community Engagement Research PERC Reports

2 Videos

  • The Ebola Outbreak in West Africa: Perspectives and Lessons for COVID-19
  • Podcast: Perspectives on Community Engagement in the UK

3 Readings

  • Reflection: Putting It All Together
  • Further Learnings from Ebola
  • Follow-up About PERC Reports

Auto Summary

Unlock the power of community collaboration in public health with "Introduction to Participatory Approaches in Public Health," a comprehensive course designed to immerse you in the essential strategies for engaging communities in health initiatives. Guided by Coursera, this foundational course delves into the history and significance of participatory health research, empowering you to address modern public health challenges effectively. Throughout this engaging program, you will explore the social and cultural dimensions of public health, emphasizing the dynamics of knowledge and power in community interactions. Real-world case studies, such as historical HIV social movements, public health projects with sex workers, and participatory responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, provide practical insights and deepen your understanding of these methodologies. Spanning a total of 1080 minutes, the course offers flexible subscription options, including Starter and Professional plans, catering to different learning needs and career goals. Ideal for public health professionals, community leaders, and anyone passionate about making a meaningful impact in health settings, this course lays the groundwork for practicing public health in partnership with local communities. Embark on this foundational journey and prepare to advance to the subsequent course, "Applying Participatory Approaches in Public Health Settings," where you will build upon the theoretical knowledge gained and apply it in real-world scenarios. Join us and become a catalyst for change in public health today.

Helen Ward
Instructor

Helen Ward