The Influence of Social Context on Health online course is the second part of ‘The Influence of Social Determinants on Health Specialization’ course provided by the University Of Michigan. The Influence of Social Context on Health certification by Coursera is curated by Briana Mezuk and Belinda Needham. It examines the interrelationship between mental and physical health and seeks to identify and explain health disparities across communities, based on race, ethnicity, socioeconomic, gender, and sexual orientation respectively.
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will acquire the ability to discern various conditions within healthcare settings, as well as in professional, educational, and domestic environments. Moreover, attendees will develop an aptitude for employing models that facilitate the examination of the social context serving as both a source of stress and a source of support for overall well-being. Furthermore, The Influence of Social Context on Health certification will impart comprehensive insights regarding the impact of social and physical surroundings, in shaping health outcomes throughout the lifespan.
The Highlights
Approx. 20 Hours To Complete
Certification By The University of Michigan
Financial Aid Available
Intermediate Level Course
Programme Offerings
Hands-on project
Expert Interview
Certification
Documentary
PDF Resource
Courses and Certificate Fees
Certificate Availability
Certificate Providing Authority
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Coursera
The Influence of Social Context on Health certification fees is divided into three segments depending upon the preferred duration of the course chosen by the learner. The course also has a 14-day refund period. EMI payment options are available. The contents of the course are accessible to all for free if clicked on the ‘audit’ option. This option does not allow taking assessments and grading of the same.
The Influence of Social Context on Health Fee Structure
Course Duration
Fee
1 month (12 hours/week)
Rs. 3,277
3 months (4 hours/week)
Rs. 6,554
6 months (2 hours/week)
Rs. 9,831
Eligibility Criteria
Academic Qualifications
It is recommended but not mandatory that the participants have a fundamental understanding of healthcare systems and mental health diagnostics since this is an intermediate-level course.
Certification Qualifying Details
Participants of The Influence of Social Context on Health Training have to get 80% or higher in five of the graded quizzes to claim certification.
What you will learn
Knowledge of Psychology
The Influence of Social Context on Health classes includes comprehensive readings and lessons on the topics:
The social determinants of health framework, an overview of the influence of stress and social connections on overall well-being.
Conceptualising and measuring stress in public health research while incorporating social, psychological and biological aspects of stress in health research.
Mental health, substance use, and suicidal ideation during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how it affects stress and social connections.
Defining healthcare systems and the quality of healthcare, disparity among the marginalised groups.
The Influence of Social Context on Health certification benefits anyone interested in learning about the social determinants of health and how they can be used to improve health equity. Since it includes discussions on the effect of psychology and social conditions on health, The Influence of Social Context on Health certification syllabus has something for almost all healthcare professionals or students of healthcare, namely:
Given below are the steps to get enrolled in the online certification course.
Step 1- Click on the link : https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-influence-of-social-context-on-health
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
Introduction
Stress and Social Connection Overview
Conceptualizing and Measuring Stress in Public Health Research
Overview of Stress Response Systems Relevant to Health
Incorporating Social, Psychological and Biological Aspects of Stress in Health Research
Case example: Stress and Diabetes
Social Connections, Social Support, and Loneliness
Readings
Syllabus
Pre-Course Survey
Portrait of a Killer (Optional Video)
Miller, Chen, and Cole (2009)
Illustration of the Trier Social Stress Test8m
MMWR: Mental Health, Substance Use, and Suicidal Ideation During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Podcast: Jack Eason Podcast (Episode 017) - Andrew Steptoe
TED Talk: How social networks predict epidemics (Optional)
Ertel et al. (2009) Optional reading
Peer-Reviewed Policy Brief Assignment
Practice Exercise
Stress and Social Connections Quiz
Videos
Work and School Introduction
Work Context Video, Part 1: Demand-Control and Effort-Reward Imbalance
Work Context Video, Part 2: Work-Family Conflict, Non-Standard Work Schedules, and the Future of Work
School Context and Health
Expert interview: Zoey Laskaris on Conditions in E-waste Worksites
Expert interview: Zoey Laskaris on Conditions in E-waste Worksites Part 2
Expert interview: Zoey Laskaris on Conditions in E-waste Worksites Part 3
Readings
Perry Preschool Project Documentary
NYT Nice White Parents Podcast (Optional)
Burgard and Lin (2013)
Practice Exercise
Work and School
Videos
Topic intro video: Healthcare Systems
Defining the Healthcare System
Health System Tracker
Perspectives on the Healthcare System
Healthcare Quality
Healthcare Quality Conclusion
Social Movements in Healthcare
Disparities, Bias, and Discrimination in Healthcare
Interview with Darell Gaskin
Expected changes (Part 1)
Expected Changes (Part 2)
Conclusions
Readings
The Everlasting Problem
Health System Tracker
Psychology and ELT: Implementation Intentions
ACT UP - A documentary in progress
History of Breast Cancer Advocacy (Recommended)
Advocacy around Spinal Muscular Atrophy (Recommended)
The Lancet Commission on Malaria Eradication within a Generation
How Insurers Can Advance Health Equity Under the Affordable Care Act
WHO: The Many Paths to Universal Healthcare
Practice Exercise
Healthcare System Quiz
Videos
Topic Intro: Neighborhoods and the Environment
What is the Environment?
What is a Neighborhood?
How Do Neighborhoods Affect Health?
Neighborhood and Health Inequalities
Expert Interview with Kim Kinder : Part 1
Expert Interview with Kim Kinder : Part 2
Case study: Aging in place
Readings
Diez Roux and Mair (2010)
I'd Rather Stay Documentary
Peer-Reviewed Policy Brief Assignment
Post Course Survey
Practice Exercise
Neighborhoods Quiz
Evaluation process
To earn The Influence of Social Context on Health certification, learners must complete graded assessments and a final peer review task. A minimum score of 80% is required to obtain the certification.