Foundations of Health Equity Research

Introduces students to the core principles of health equity research. Covers topics such as defining health equity, engaging community and policy stakeholders, patient-centeredness, cultural competence, and dissemination of research findings. Content will recognize different geographic, cultural, and social contexts where health inequities occur.

• Course Overview and Introduction to Health Equity Research
• This module will provide an introduction to health equity research. In this module, we discuss enhancing patient-centeredness, increasing cultural competence, and reducing bias to build community trust and implement interventions to eliminate health disparities.
• Engaging Community Stakeholders in Health Equity Research
• In this module, we discuss engaging community stakeholders in health equity research and best practices in community-based participatory research (CBPR).
• Engaging Policymakers to Address Social Determinants of Health
• In this module, we describe ways to engage policymakers to address social determinants of health disparities.
• Engaging Health System Leaders and Organizational Stakeholders in Health Equity Research
• In this module, we discuss engaging health system leaders and organizational stakeholders in health equity research, and share lessons learned and best practices.
• Using Digital and Social Media to Engage Stakeholders and Disseminate Health Equity Research
• In this module, we discuss how to disseminate health equity research and the importance of sharing health equity research findings with key stakeholders.