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Introduction to Social Determinants of Health
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 19 hours
  • Course by University of Minnesota
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About

This first of five courses introduces students to the social determinants of health, and provides an overview of the definitions and theoretical perspectives that will form the foundation of this specialization. The topics of this course include: 1. Introduction to the Social Determinants of Health 2. Theoretical Perspectives and Knowledge Complexity 3. Data Driven Collective Impact 4. Minority Stress Theory 5. Data Applications: Frequency Analysis and Bar Chart Visualization

Modules

Introduction to the Social Determinants of Health: Data to Action Specialization

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Social Determinants of Health: Data to Action Specialization

3 Readings

  • How and Why Communities Are Using Data to Drive Community Health Improvement
  • Collective Impact Partnerships: The Data to Action Hourglass Model
  • “Positive” Systems Archetypes

Introduction to Course 1: Introduction to the Social Determinants of Health

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Course 1: Introduction to the Social Determinants of Health

Introduction to Social Determinants of Health

    • 1 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 5 Plugin
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Social Determinants of Health

4 Readings

  • Structural Racism: The Root Cause of the Social Determinants of Health
  • CDC Health Disparities and Inequalities Report Fact Sheet
  • Systems Thinking Examples
  • Supplementary Resources

Data, Power, and Partnership

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 3 Plugin
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1 Videos

  • Data, Power, and Partnership

3 Readings

  • What are Indigenous and Western Ways of Knowing?
  • Ways of Knowing
  • (Optional) Ways of Knowing: Implications for Public Policy

Discussion

    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Introduction to Social Determinants of Health

Quizzes

    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Introduction to Social Determinants of Health - Practice
  • Introduction to Social Determinants of Health - Graded

Systems Thinking: The Distinctions, Systems, Relationships, Perspectives (DSRP) Theory

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
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1 Videos

  • Systems Thinking: The Distinctions, Systems, Relationships, Perspectives (DSRP) Theory

2 Readings

  • Greater Than the Sum: Systems Thinking in Tobacco Control
  • "Positive" Systems Archetypes

The Social Determinants of Health Data to Action Hourglass Model

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Plugin
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1 Videos

  • The Social Determinants of Health Data to Action Hourglass Model

2 Readings

  • Communities of Practice Approach for Knowledge Management Systems
  • Collective Impact Stanford Social Innovation Review

Discussion

    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Theoretical Perspectives

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    • 2 Assignment
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  • Theoretical Perspectives - Practice
  • Theoretical Perspectives - Graded

Data Driven Collective Impact

    • 1 Videos
    • 6 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
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1 Videos

  • Data Driven Collective Impact

6 Readings

  • Collective Impact Forum
  • Collective Impact Terminology
  • Collective Impact
  • Essential Mindset Shifts for Collective Impact
  • Collective Impact Case Studies
  • Supplementary: Centering Equity in Collective Impact

Discussion

    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Collective Impact

Quizzes

    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Collective Impact - Practice
  • Collective Impact - Graded

Minority Stress Theory as a Component of SDOH and Health Disparities

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Minority Stress Theory Part 1

1 Readings

  • Prejudice, Social Stress, and Mental Health in Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Populations: Conceptual Issues and Research Evidence

Minority Stress Theory: Effects of Structural Inequalities

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
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1 Videos

  • Minority Stress Theory Part 2

1 Readings

  • A Strengths-Based Perspective

Discussion

    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Minority Stress Theory

Quizzes

    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Minority Stress Theory - Practice
  • Minority Stress Theory - Graded

Introduction to Frequency Analysis and Bar Chart Visualization

    • 1 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 2 Plugin
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Frequency Analysis and Bar Chart Visualization

4 Readings

  • The Advantages of Bar Graphs
  • Memphis Fast Forward
  • “Positive” Systems Archetypes
  • Supplementary Resources

Introduction to the R Environment in Coursera

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to the R Environment in Coursera

Introduction to the Data Files

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Plugin
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to the Data Files

1 Readings

  • About the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

Frequency Analysis and Bar Chart Visualization

    • 1 Videos
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  • Frequency Analysis and Bar Chart Visualization

Data Application Assignments

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Lab
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1 Peer Review

  • Frequency Analysis and Bar Chart Visualization

1 Discussions

  • Frequency Analysis and Bar Chart Visualization

1 Labs

  • Frequency Analysis and Bar Chart Visualization

1 Readings

  • Frequency Analysis and Bar Chart Visualization R Directions

Auto Summary

"Introduction to Social Determinants of Health" is a foundational course in Science & Engineering offered by Coursera. Led by expert instructors, it covers key topics such as theoretical perspectives, minority stress theory, and data applications. Spanning 1140 minutes, learners can choose from Starter, Professional, or Paid subscription options. Ideal for those interested in understanding health's social influences.

Daniel J. Pesut, Ph.D., RN, FAAN
Instructors

Daniel J. Pesut, Ph.D., RN, FAAN

Karen A. Monsen, PhD, RN, FAMIA, FNAP, FAAN
Instructors

Karen A. Monsen, PhD, RN, FAMIA, FNAP, FAAN