PUB-750
PUB-760
Global Health Equity
Qualitative Res Methods for Public Hlth
3 Countries and regions around the world face distinct challenges in achieving health equity for their populations . As seen through the COVID-19 pandemic , though , health issues do not stay within political boundaries and we find the global community to be increasingly interdependent . This course surveys health around the world , comparing public health systems and priorities . Students will gain an understanding of the United Nations ' Sustainable Development Goals and the influence of globalization on health and health equity , and propose effective culturally informed strategies for health promotion within an international setting .
3 Qualitative research methods can help public health professionals better understand the lived experience of communities before , during and after implementation of health promoting interventions . Focus groups , observation , and semi-structured interviews are examples of qualitative methods used alone or with quantitative methods for research or programmatic evaluations . This course builds on the skills introduced in PUB-610 and PUB- 630 . Students will have the opportunity to apply what they learn through lecture and readings as they gain experience in collecting and analyzing qualitative data .
PUB610 , PUB630 ( Required , Previous ).