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Helen Ward, Maria Piggin, and Helen Ward

This specialisation guides learners through the process of designing an appropriate participatory approach to a given public health challenge, focusing on the history, theory and practice of participatory approaches to public health. You'll gain an understanding of the impact of social and cultural contexts in which public health programmes exist, as well as, why participatory approaches could better assist in meeting the population’s needs and solving certain health-related challenges.

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Three courses

Introduction to Participatory Approaches in Public Health

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This course introduces participatory approaches to public health. It covers the history, importance, and concepts of working with communities. Students will analyze case studies and learn to practice public health in partnership with local communities.

Applying Participatory Approaches in Public Health Settings

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This course explores participatory approaches and tools for public health settings. Students will learn to analyze power dynamics, select and evaluate participatory approaches, and apply them to programs or research.

Public Involvement in Research

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This course examines participatory approaches in research, known as 'public involvement' in the UK. You'll explore why citizens and patients are involved in research and delve into participatory approaches across the research cycle, considering:

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