Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy

Overview

Syllabus 5

1. Designing Multi-Level Interventions To Close The Implementation Gap In Health Equity Research 4 hours

   This module provides as an introduction to the course. In this module, we discuss designing multi-level interventions to close the implementation gap in health equity research.

2. Using Social Epidemiology Research To Inform Health Equity Interventions 2 hours

   In this module, we discuss how social epidemiology can be used to inform the development of health equity interventions.

3. Using Health Services Research Methods to Inform Health Equity Interventions 2 hours

   In this module, we discuss the use of health services research methods to inform health equity interventions.

4. Tailoring Assessment and Intervention Materials for Socially At-Risk Populations 4 hours

   In this module, we describe how to tailor assessment and intervention materials for socially-at-risk populations. We provide examples of how to adapt materials for populations with limited health literacy and populations with limited English proficiency.

5. Implementing Health Equity Research 2.5 hours

   In this module, we discuss multiple considerations in implementing health equity research. The first is strategies to increase diversity in research participation. The second is hiring and training staff to conduct health equity research.

Skills you'll practise

Health EquityOperations Research

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Taught by

• Lisa A. Cooper, M.D.Director, The Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity, Bloomberg School of Public Health
• Tanjala S. Purnell, PhD MPHDirector, The B.O.L.D. Health Equity Initiative, Johns Hopkins University