Population Health: Syndemicsx
Explore the concept of syndemics and its importance in public health while enrolled in the Population Health: Syndemics.
Intermediate
Online
3 Weeks
2,699 INR 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. 3 weeks 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
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Coursera |
Population Health: Syndemics fee structure
Course Name | Fee |
Population Health: Syndemics | Rs. 2,699 |
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
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)
This course is designed for anyone who is interested in learning more about syndemics. This includes students, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers
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.
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.
Yes, the knowledge gained from this course can be applied in real-world scenarios to identify, address, and advocate for syndemics.