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Foundations of Global Health

Mija Ververs, Gilbert Burnham, MD, William Brieger, DrPH, and Dr. Henry Perry, MD, PhD, MPH

This specialization is intended for people working or aspiring to work in global health programming. You will learn the foundational building blocks of effective program planning, implementation, and evaluation in a variety of settings, including low- and middle-income countries and humanitarian crises.

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Six courses

Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems

Welcome to our course on Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems for Global Health. During the course, we will provide you with an overview of the main elements or building blocks of a health system based on the World Health Organization’s guidance. You will have the opportunity to explore four main areas of health systems in global health with particular reference to low and middle-income countries.

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Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1

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This course introduces discussions about the public health approach to problems experienced by people affected by disasters. We will explore what humanitarian interventions could look like if we want to mitigate the effects of disasters.

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Health for All Through Primary Health Care

(3 hours)

This course explores primary health care's role in achieving Health for All. It examines how primary health care has contributed to this goal in specific populations and how its principles can guide future actions.

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Diagnosing Health Behaviors for Global Health Programs

Health behavior is crucial for successful public health interventions. We'll examine individual behavior and use the Ecological Model to understand how it's influenced by families, communities, and policymakers. We'll also explore theoretical models like the Health Belief Model and the PRECEDE Framework to help you analyze behavior and plan effective change programs.

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Community Change in Public Health

(0 hours)

In bringing about behavior change in public health, we often focus on the individual. However, we should not forget the community structure and norms constrain for encouraging individual health behaviors. This course examines the community context of the changes needed to promote the public’s health.

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Training and Learning Programs for Volunteer Community Health Workers

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Volunteer community health workers (CHWs) are a major strategy for increasing access to and coverage of basic health interventions. This course reviews the process of training and continuing education of CHWs as an important component of involving communities in their own health service delivery.

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Time

207 hours

Level

Introductory

Via

Coursera

Institution

Johns Hopkins University

Instructors

Mija Ververs

Gilbert Burnham, MD

William Brieger, DrPH

Dr. Henry Perry, MD, PhD, MPH

Level

Introductory

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