Community Change in Public Health
Learn how to facilitate community-level health interventions and promote sustainable public health improvements.
Learn how to facilitate community-level health interventions and promote sustainable public health improvements.
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 Foundations of Global 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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What you'll learn
Understand different types of community structures and characteristics
Assess community capacities and resources for health improvement
Apply various approaches to facilitate community change
Design participatory health interventions
Evaluate community-directed health programs
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This course includes:
3.8 Hours PreRecorded video
4 quizzes
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course examines the community context of public health interventions and behavior change. Students learn various approaches to understanding community structure, characteristics, and change processes. The curriculum covers community diagnosis, capacity assessment, participation levels, and coalition building. Special emphasis is placed on community-directed interventions through case studies, particularly in developing countries. The course demonstrates how community participation can lead to sustainable health improvements.
Module 1
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Module 2
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Module 3
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Module 4
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Module 5
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Expert in Tropical Disease Control and Professor at Johns Hopkins University
Dr. William Brieger is a Professor in the Health Systems Program of the Department of International Health at Johns Hopkins University, where he specializes in the social and behavioral aspects of disease control and prevention, particularly in tropical diseases such as malaria, onchocerciasis, and guinea worm. He holds a Doctorate in Public Health (DrPH) from Johns Hopkins and a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. With extensive experience teaching at the African Regional Health Education Center in Nigeria from 1976 to 2002, Dr. Brieger has developed a deep understanding of health education and community participation in health systems. His work has involved consulting for various international organizations, including the CDC, WHO, and USAID, focusing on community-directed interventions and health education strategies.In addition to his research and consulting roles, Dr. Brieger teaches several online courses at Johns Hopkins University and Coursera, including "Community Change in Public Health" and "Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems." He has published over 140 scientific articles that explore the intersection of culture, behavior, and health outcomes, making significant contributions to the field of public health education and practice.
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