Health Equity Research & Practice: Local & Global Lessons
Learn about health equity research and practice, exploring local and global perspectives on tackling health disparities.
Learn about health equity research and practice, exploring local and global perspectives on tackling health disparities.
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to health equity research and practice, examining both local and global perspectives on addressing health disparities. The curriculum is structured into four modules, covering crucial topics such as the effects of structural drivers and systems of power on health equity, inequities in reproductive health, inequities in immigrant health, and the application of local and global bi-directional learning to advance health equity. Students will explore the impact of discrimination and racism on health outcomes, analyze global and US maternal health disparities, and examine the unique health challenges faced by immigrant populations. The course emphasizes the importance of stakeholder engagement and intervention development in creating sustainable solutions to health inequities. Through lectures, panel discussions, and interviews with leading experts, students will gain insights into measuring health equity, developing action plans, and implementing effective interventions. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to address health disparities in their local communities while understanding the global context of these issues.
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What you'll learn
Understand the impact of structural drivers and systems of power on health equity
Analyze and measure discrimination and racism in health contexts
Examine global and US maternal health disparities and strategies to address them
Explore the unique health challenges faced by immigrant populations
Understand the principles of bi-directional learning in advancing health equity
Learn techniques for stakeholder engagement in health equity research
Skills you'll gain
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5.15 Hours PreRecorded video
4 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of health equity research and practice, bridging local and global perspectives on addressing health disparities. The curriculum is divided into four interconnected modules, each focusing on critical aspects of health equity. The first module examines the effects of structural drivers and systems of power on health equity, introducing students to key concepts, measurement techniques, and action plans for addressing health inequities. The second module delves into inequities in reproductive health, with a particular focus on maternal mortality disparities in the US and globally. The third module explores the unique health challenges faced by immigrant populations, including adverse childhood experiences and cardiometabolic health issues. The final module emphasizes the application of local and global bi-directional learning to advance health equity, showcasing real-world interventions and best practices. Throughout the course, students engage with expert lectures, panel discussions, and case studies, gaining practical insights into stakeholder engagement, intervention development, and the implementation of sustainable solutions to health inequities.
The Effects of Structural Drivers and Systems of Power on Health Equity
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Inequities in Reproductive Health
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Inequities in Immigrant Health
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Local and Global Bi-Directional Learning to Advance Health Equity: Stakeholder Engagement and Intervention Development
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Director, The Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity
Dr. Lisa Cooper is a Liberian-born general internist, social epidemiologist, and health services researcher, known for pioneering work on disparities in physician-patient relationships, particularly among socially at-risk groups. She developed innovative interventions to enhance physician communication, patient self-management, and healthcare organizations’ responsiveness to vulnerable populations. Author of over 180 publications and principal investigator on numerous grants, Dr. Cooper has mentored more than 60 individuals pursuing careers in health fields. As the director of The Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity, she leads a transdisciplinary team focused on reducing racial and income disparities in health outcomes through clinical trials and advocacy, while also training future health equity scholars.
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