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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Syndemics is a term that describes the interaction of multiple diseases and social factors that affect the health of disadvantaged populations. Curated by Matty Crone and Ria Reis, the Population Health: Syndemics certification by Coursera will teach students how to identify, analyse and address syndemics using different research methods.

Participants will learn to master disease measurement with quantitative methods and comprehend social conditions through qualitative approaches. They will also learn about the history and development of the concept of syndemics, and explore the history, challenges, and impact of syndemics in the Population Health: Syndemics certification course.

The Highlights

Approx. 21 Hours To Complete
Certification By Leiden University
Financial Aid Available
Intermediate Level Course

Programme Offerings

video lecture
Certification
Self-paced
graded assignment

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 2414	yes	Coursera

Population Health: Syndemics online course certification fees amount to Rs. 2,414.

Population Health: Syndemics fee structure

Course Name	Fee
Population Health: Syndemics	Rs. 2,414

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

Participants of the Population Health: Syndemics training must score 80% or higher on the graded assessments to claim certification.

What you will learn

Upon completion of the Population Health: Syndemics classes, learners will be able to understand:

What syndemics is and how it was developed as a concept to address the complex health problems of disadvantaged populations.
How to use quantitative methods to identify if health and social conditions cluster and interact in a person or a population, and how to assess the impact of syndemics on health outcomes.
How to use qualitative methods to explore the social conditions that shape syndemics, such as poverty, violence, stigma, discrimination and marginalisation.
How to use mixed methods to combine quantitative and qualitative approaches and gain a more comprehensive understanding of syndemics.

Who it is for

Health OfficerHealthcare Administrator

This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn about syndemics and how to address them. Whether they are public health professionals who work with disadvantaged populations and aim to improve their health outcomes and quality of life by tackling the interrelated diseases and social factors that affect them. For example, Healthcare Administrator, or a Health Officer.

Admission Details

Carefully follow the instructions below to be enrolled in the course.

Step 1- Browse the given link: https://www.coursera.org/learn/syndemics

Step 2- Click on the “Enrol for Free” button.

Step 3- Login/signup using an email id, create one if required to begin with the course.

Step 4- Choose the course duration and the course's payment plan. You can also audit the course for free. Auditing the course does not allow access to the certificate.

Step 5 - After the payment of the fee, an email with the course details will be sent to you as a confirmation of being enrolled in the course.

The Syllabus

Videos

Welcome to Syndemics
How to succeed in your online class?

Readings

Meet the instructor
Leiden University: Facts & Figures
About this Course
Glossary
Community Guidelines
What is your learning path?

Discussion Prompt

Nice to meet you
Tell us your goals

Plugin

Discover The World at Leiden University [video]

Videos

Introduction
Syndemics in context
What is a syndemic?
Themes in syndemic research
To conclude

Readings

Defining a syndemic
Syndemic case study

Quiz

Reflect on your goals
Test your knowledge

Videos

Introduction
Health indicators
Clustering of health conditions
Interaction of health conditions
To conclude

Reading

Methods to look at interaction

Quiz

Quiz tutorial on interaction
Reflect on your goals
Test your knowledge

Discussion Prompt

Differences in health indicators between two European countries
What could explain an adverse interaction between depression and cardiovascular diseases?

Videos

Introduction
Introduction to qualitative research I
Introduction to qualitative research II
Flexibility
Focus on detail and context
Looking for contradictions
How many cases is enough
Visions on Interviewing
Typologies of interviews
Rapport in interviewing
Qualitative approaches in Syndemics
To conclude

Reading

Interviewing to provide understanding of the relation between context and illness

Quiz

Reflect on your goals
Test your knowledge

Discussion Prompt

Greeting patterns
Qualitative research on poverty

Videos

Introduction
Core mixed-method designs
Design a mixed-method research
To conclude
Last words from the team

Reading

Mixed-method designs

Practice Exercises

Reflect on your goals
Test your knowledge
Final Assessment

Discussion Prompt

Designs used in mixed-method papers
Share your glossary

Evaluation process

While going through the Population Health: Syndemics certification syllabus, the learner will have to go through graded assessments. A minimum of 80% or higher score must be acquired for certification.

Leiden University, Leiden Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Who is the Population Health: Syndemics online course designed for?

This course is designed for anyone who is interested in learning more about syndemics. This includes students, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers

2: How long is the duration of the Population Health: Syndemics online certification course?

This course is self-paced and can be completed in 4-5 weeks.

3: What kind of support is available if I face any technical issues?

If you face any technical issues, you can contact the Coursera support team. The support team is available 24/7 to help you with any problems that you may encounter.

4: Is there a discussion forum or community for course participants?

Yes, there is a discussion forum for course participants. The forum is a great place to ask questions, share ideas, and connect with other people who are interested in syndemics.

5: Can I apply the knowledge gained from this course in real-world scenarios?

Yes, the knowledge gained from this course can be applied in real-world scenarios to identify, address, and advocate for syndemics.