- Level Foundation
- Duration 20 hours
- Course by University of Minnesota
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This second of five courses focuses on how social determinants of health affects vulnerable populations. Focusing on four groups of vulnerable populations, students will examine how social determinants of health contribute to the poor health outcomes experienced by these populations. The topics of this course include: 1. Poverty 2. Women's Health 3. Gender and LGBTQI+ Health 4. Family Health 5. Data Applications: t-test Analysis and Box Plot VisualizationModules
Introduction to Course 2
1
Videos
- Introduction to Course 2: Vulnerable Populations
Poverty
1
Videos
- Poverty Part 1
5
Readings
- Trends in Health Equity in the United States by Race/Ethnicity, Sex, and Income, 1993-2017
- The History of the End of Poverty Has Just Begun
- Poverty and Health
- Poverty Fact Sheet: Poor and In Poor Health
- Supplementary Resources
Poverty and Prosperity: A Measurement Perspective
1
Videos
- Poverty and Prosperity: A Measurement Perspective Part 2
2
Readings
- How Poverty is Created
- Supplementary Resources
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Poverty
Quizzes
2
Assignment
- Poverty - Practice
- Poverty - Graded
Women's Health
1
Videos
- Social Determinants of Health and Women Part 1
3
Readings
- Transforming Primary Health Care for Women — Part 1: A Framework for Addressing Gaps and Barriers
- The World’s Women 2020: Trends and Statistics
- Health, Income & Poverty: Where We Are & What Could Help
Reproductive Health
1
Videos
- Social Determinants of Health and Reproductive Health Part 2
4
Readings
- Access to Contraceptives
- Family Planning Data Sheet
- World Health Organization: Reproductive Health
- Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Maternal Health
1
Videos
- Social Determinants of Health and the Impact on Maternal Health Part 3
2
Readings
- World Health Organization: Maternal Mortality
- Racial Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health: An Overview
Addressing Change
1
Videos
- Social Determinants of Health and Woman: Addressing Change Part 4
4
Readings
- New Evidence and Resources to Act on Health Inequities, Social Determinants and Meet the SDGs
- The Future We Expect: Women’s Health and Gender Equality
- Health Disparities and Health Equity: The Issue Is Justice
- Spotlight on Sustainable Development Goal 5: Achieve Gender Equality and Empower All Women and Girls
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Social Determinants of Health and Women's Health
Quizzes
2
Assignment
- Social Determinants of Health and Women's Health - Practice
- Social Determinants of Health and Women's Health - Graded
LGBTQI+ Health and Wellbeing
1
Videos
- LGBTQI+ Health and Wellbeing Part 1
2
Readings
- The Health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People
- LGBTQIA+ Glossary of Terms for Health Care Teams
Heteronormativity and Cisnormativity
1
Videos
- Heteronormativity and Cisnormativity Part 2
2
Readings
- Understanding the Well-Being of LGBTQI+ Populations
- Supplementary Resources
Healthcare System Bias
1
Videos
- Healthcare System Bias Part 3
1
Readings
- Implicit Association Test
Improving LGBTQI+ Health and Wellbeing
1
Videos
- LGBTQI+ Health and Wellbeing Part 4
2
Readings
- Understanding the Well-Being of LGBTQI+ Populations
- Supplementary Resources
Discussion
1
Discussions
- LGBTQI+ Health and Wellbeing
Quizzes
2
Assignment
- LGBTQI+ Health and Wellbeing - Practice
- LGBTQI+ Health and Wellbeing - Graded
How Do Social Determinants Affect the Health of Young Children?
1
Videos
- Social Determinants of Health for Families of Young Children Part 1
1
Readings
- Pathways to Inequalities in Child Health
How Do Social Determinants Influence a Family's Ability to Promote Child Health?
1
Videos
- Social Determinants of Health for Families of Young Children Part 2
1
Readings
- Structural and Social Determinants of Health in Asthma in Developed Economies
Policy Strategies to Improve Health Outcomes for Families with Young Children
1
Videos
- Social Determinants of Health for Families of Young Children Part 3
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Case Study: Social Determinants of Health for Families of Young Children
Quizzes
2
Assignment
- Social Determinants of Health for Families of Young Children - Practice
- Social Determinants of Health for Families of Young Children
Introduction to t-test Analysis and Box Plot Visualization
1
Videos
- Introduction to t-test Analysis and Box Plot Visualization Part 1
2
Readings
- Early Wins in Early Childhood
- “Positive” Systems Archetypes
t-test Analysis and Box Plot Visualization
1
Videos
- t-test Analysis and Box Plot Visualization Part 2
Data Applications Assignments
1
Peer Review
- t-test Analysis and Box Plot Visualization
1
Discussions
- t-test Analysis and Box Plot Visualization
1
Labs
- t-test Analysis and Box Plot Visualization
1
Readings
- t-test Analysis and Box Plot Visualization R Directions
Auto Summary
Explore how social determinants of health impact vulnerable populations in this foundational course by Coursera. Delve into poverty, women's health, gender and LGBTQI+ health, and family health, while learning data applications like t-test analysis and box plot visualization. Perfect for learners in Science & Engineering, the course spans 1200 minutes and offers starter, professional, and paid subscription options. Join now to understand and address the health disparities affecting these groups.

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

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