Course Summary
This course explores the social determinants of health and how they impact global health outcomes. Students will learn about the social, economic, and political factors that contribute to health disparities and how to address them.Key Learning Points
- Understand the social determinants of health and their impact on global health outcomes
- Learn how to identify and address health disparities
- Explore the social, economic, and political factors that contribute to health inequalities
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the social determinants of health and how they impact global health outcomes
- Identify health disparities in different populations
- Develop strategies to address health inequalities
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of public health concepts
- Interest in global health and health equity
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview
- Health Across the Gender Spectrum
- Public Health in Humanitarian Crises
Related Education Paths
- Master of Public Health
- Global Health Certificate Program
- Community Health Worker Certification Program
Related Books
Description
This is an introductory course on social determinants of population health with a focus on the United States. The course will introduce you to, or reinforce your knowledge of, issues related to health that consider behavioral, psychological and structural factors in population health beyond the healthcare system. We will examine social, economic, and political factors that contribute to health inequalities and suggest innovative ways to reduce disparities in health when the goal is to achieve health equity.
Outline
- Course Overview, Definitions, and Levels of Influence
- Course Introduction
- Introduction: Social Determinants of Health
- Defining Health Disparities
- Reasons for Inequalities
- Historical Context and Social Justice
- Syllabus
- The Final Project
- Pre-Course Survey
- Hebert et al. "When does a difference become a disparity?"
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: What is health equity?
- Kawachi et al.: Health disparities by race and class: why both matter
- Hill et al.: Exploring transgender legal name change as a potential structural intervention for mitigating social determinants of health among transgender women of color.
- Quiz 1
- Disparities in Mortality and Morbidity by Psychosocial and Demographic Factors, Theoretical Considerations, and Environmental and Cultural Contexts
- Social Determinants of Health
- Theoretical Considerations in Achieving Health Equity
- Environmental and Cultural Contexts
- Williams: Miles to go before we sleep: Racial inequalities in health
- Jones: Levels of racism: A theoretic framework and a gardener's tale
- Ford and Airhihenbuwa: Just what is critical race theory and what's it doing in a progressive field like public health
- Quiz 2
- Social Determinants of Health: The Healthcare System, Immigration Status, Sexual Identity, and Unconscious Bias
- Social Determinants of Health and the Health Care System
- The Health Care System: Immigration Status and Sexual Identity
- Unconscious Bias
- Magnan: Social determinants of health 101 for health care: Five plus five
- Sequist: Urgent action needed on health inequalities among American Indians and Alaska Natives
- Raymond-Flesch et al: There is no help out there and if there is, it’s really hard to find: A qualitative study of health concerns and health care access of Latino “DREAMers”
- Sudhinaraset et al.: The influence of deferred action for childhood arrivals on undocumented Asian and Pacific Islander young adults: Through a social determinants of health lens.
- Quiz 3
- Racism, Discrimination; Culture, Gender and Power; Changing Structures that Reproduce Bias and Harm Health
- Social Determinants of Health: Ethnic Identity and Discrimination
- Social Determinants of Health: Culture, Gender, and Power
- Changing Structures that Reproduce Bias
- Progress Towards Health Equity Interventions
- Barriers to Health Equity Interventions
- Innovative Interventions to Achieve Health Equity: Promising Approaches
- Bailey et al.: Structural racism and health inequalities in the USA: Evidence and interventions
- Airhihenbuwa and Liburd: Eliminating heath disparities in the African American population: The interface of culture, gender, and power.
- Woolf: Progress in achieving health equity requires attention to root causes.
- Arcaya & Figueroa: Emerging trends could exacerbate health inequalities in the United States
- Health Equity Elevator Speech
- Post Course Survey
- Quiz 4
- Quiz 5
Summary of User Reviews
Explore the social determinants of health in this informative course from Coursera. Students have praised the in-depth coverage and practical knowledge gained from the course. Many users found the discussions on health equity and social justice particularly enlightening.Pros from User Reviews
- In-depth coverage of social determinants of health
- Practical knowledge and insights gained
- Engaging and thought-provoking discussions on health equity and social justice
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course content to be repetitive
- Lengthy lectures may be challenging for some students to stay engaged
- Limited opportunities for interaction with instructors and other students
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