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Social Determinants of Health
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 17 hours
  • Course by University of Michigan
  • Offered by

About

This is an introductory course on social determinants of population health with a focus on the United States. The course will introduce you to, or reinforce your knowledge of, issues related to health that consider behavioral, psychological and structural factors in population health beyond the healthcare system. We will examine social, economic, and political factors that contribute to health inequalities and suggest innovative ways to reduce disparities in health when the goal is to achieve health equity. This course will increase your awareness, knowledge, and understanding of issues related to behavioral, psychological, and structural factors that contribute to understanding population health and health inequities. We will discuss conceptual and methodological issues key to health professionals working towards achieving health equity to reduce health disparities at multiple levels of influence. There will be opportunities to practice skills involving cultural humility, deliberative dialogues and professional self-assessments. By the end of this course, you will be able to: Discuss the means by which structural bias, social inequalities and racism undermine health and create challenges to achieving health equity at organizational, community and societal levels

Modules

Welcome!

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Course Introduction

3 Readings

  • Syllabus
  • The Final Project
  • Pre-Course Survey

Introduction, Definitions, and Levels of Influence

    • 4 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 1

1 Peer Review

  • Health Structural Intervention Paper, Part 1 (OPTIONAL)

1 Discussions

  • Health Disparities verse Health Equity

4 Videos

  • Introduction: Social Determinants of Health
  • Defining Health Disparities
  • Reasons for Inequalities
  • Historical Context and Social Justice

4 Readings

  • [Optional] Hebert et al. "When does a difference become a disparity?"
  • Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: What is health equity?
  • Kawachi et al.: Health disparities by race and class: why both matter
  • Hill et al.: Exploring transgender legal name change as a potential structural intervention for mitigating social determinants of health among transgender women of color.

Social Determinants of Health; Psychosocial and Demographic Factors

    • 3 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 2

1 Peer Review

  • Health Structural Intervention Paper, Part 2 (OPTIONAL)

1 Discussions

  • Davis and Chapa Case Study

3 Videos

  • Social Determinants of Health
  • Theoretical Considerations in Achieving Health Equity
  • Environmental and Cultural Contexts

3 Readings

  • Williams: Miles to go before we sleep: Racial inequalities in health
  • Jones: Levels of racism: A theoretic framework and a gardener's tale
  • Ford and Airhihenbuwa: Just what is critical race theory and what's it doing in a progressive field like public health

Social Determinants of Health and the Health Care System

    • 3 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 3

1 Peer Review

  • Health Structural Intervention Paper, Part 3 (OPTIONAL)

1 Discussions

  • Identify Structural Interventions

3 Videos

  • Social Determinants of Health and the Health Care System
  • The Health Care System: Immigration Status and Sexual Identity
  • Unconscious Bias

4 Readings

  • Magnan: Social determinants of health 101 for health care: Five plus five
  • Sequist: Urgent action needed on health inequalities among American Indians and Alaska Natives
  • Raymond-Flesch et al: There is no help out there and if there is, it’s really hard to find: A qualitative study of health concerns and health care access of Latino “DREAMers”
  • Sudhinaraset et al.: The influence of deferred action for childhood arrivals on undocumented Asian and Pacific Islander young adults: Through a social determinants of health lens.

Racism and Discrimination

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Social Determinants of Health: Ethnic Identity and Discrimination

1 Readings

  • Bailey et al.: Structural racism and health inequalities in the USA: Evidence and interventions

Culture, Gender, and Power

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 4

1 Videos

  • Social Determinants of Health: Culture, Gender, and Power

1 Readings

  • Airhihenbuwa and Liburd: Eliminating heath disparities in the African American population: The interface of culture, gender, and power.

Changing Structures that Reproduce Bias and Harm Health

    • 4 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 5

1 Peer Review

  • Health Structural Intervention Paper (Final Paper)

4 Videos

  • Changing Structures that Reproduce Bias
  • Progress Towards Health Equity Interventions
  • Barriers to Health Equity Interventions
  • Innovative Interventions to Achieve Health Equity: Promising Approaches

4 Readings

  • Woolf: Progress in achieving health equity requires attention to root causes.
  • Arcaya & Figueroa: Emerging trends could exacerbate health inequalities in the United States
  • Health Equity Elevator Speech
  • Post Course Survey

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Explore the Social Determinants of Health, a foundational course in Health & Fitness focusing on the United States. Guided by expert instructors from Coursera, delve into behavioral, psychological, and structural factors affecting population health. Learn to address health inequalities and work towards health equity through engaging content over 1020 minutes. Ideal for health professionals, this course offers Starter and Professional subscription options.

Cleopatra Caldwell
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Cleopatra Caldwell