Foundations of Health Equity Research

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Free Online Course: Foundations of Health Equity Research provided by Coursera is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 5 weeks long, 15 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from Coursera. Foundations of Health Equity Research is taught by Lisa A. Cooper, M.D. and Tanjala Purnell.

Overview
  • Introduces students to the core principles of health equity research. Covers topics such as defining health equity, engaging community and policy stakeholders, patient-centeredness, cultural competence, and dissemination of research findings. Content will recognize different geographic, cultural, and social contexts where health inequities occur.

Syllabus
    • Course Overview and Introduction to Health Equity Research
      • This module will provide an introduction to health equity research. In this module, we discuss enhancing patient-centeredness, increasing cultural competence, and reducing bias to build community trust and implement interventions to eliminate health disparities.
    • Engaging Community Stakeholders in Health Equity Research
      • In this module, we discuss engaging community stakeholders in health equity research and best practices in community-based participatory research (CBPR).
    • Engaging Policymakers to Address Social Determinants of Health
      • In this module, we describe ways to engage policymakers to address social determinants of health disparities.
    • Engaging Health System Leaders and Organizational Stakeholders in Health Equity Research
      • In this module, we discuss engaging health system leaders and organizational stakeholders in health equity research, and share lessons learned and best practices.
    • Using Digital and Social Media to Engage Stakeholders and Disseminate Health Equity Research
      • In this module, we discuss how to disseminate health equity research and the importance of sharing health equity research findings with key stakeholders.