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Introduction to Participatory Approaches in Public Health

Learn collaborative community-based approaches to improve public health outcomes and engage with communities effectively.

Learn collaborative community-based approaches to improve public health outcomes and engage with communities effectively.

This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Participatory Approaches in Public Health Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.

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Introduction to Participatory Approaches in Public Health

This course includes

18 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

Free course

What you'll learn

  • Understand principles of participatory approaches in public health

  • Analyze social and cultural contexts affecting health outcomes

  • Apply participatory action research methods

  • Evaluate community engagement strategies

  • Develop cultural competency in health interventions

  • Implement collaborative approaches to public health challenges

Skills you'll gain

Community Engagement
Participatory Action Research
Public Health
Community Health
Social Movements
Health Equity
Cultural Competency
Collaborative Research
Community Development
Stakeholder Engagement

This course includes:

2.31 Hours PreRecorded video

1 quiz

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FullTime access

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There are 4 modules in this course

This foundational course explores participatory approaches in public health, emphasizing collaborative work with communities. Students learn the history and principles of participatory health research, examining case studies from HIV social movements to COVID-19 responses. The curriculum covers social and cultural contexts of health, knowledge creation, power dynamics, and critical analysis of participation. Through real-world examples and practical applications, learners develop skills for engaging communities effectively in public health initiatives.

An Introduction to Participatory Approaches in Public Health

Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete

The Social and Cultural Context of Public Health

Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete

Foundations of Participatory Approaches: Knowledge, Action and Power

Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete

Critically Engaging with Participation: Are Participatory Approaches the Future?

Module 4 · 6 Hours to complete

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Instructor

Helen Ward
Helen Ward

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rofessor of Public Health at Imperial College London: Three Decades of Expertise in Epidemiology and Education

She is a Professor of Public Health at Imperial College London, bringing three decades of experience in research, education, and applied public health, with a particular emphasis on the epidemiology and control of sexually transmitted infections and HIV. Currently, she serves as the Director of Education in the School of Public Health and co-Director of the Global Master of Public Health online degree program.

Introduction to Participatory Approaches in Public Health

This course includes

18 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

Free course

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