Research Methods in Health Promotion

ABOUT THE COURSE:This course is designed to provide the learners a comprehensive understanding about the research techniques in Health Promotion and Education. Apart from general research methodology in Health Sciences, the research techniques in Health Promotion are an essential competency for public health professionals. After completion of this course the participants will be able to understand the different research techniques and methodology in health promotion. The participants will also be able to plan, implement, and evaluate Health Promotion research and programs.INTENDED AUDIENCE: Post-graduate (medical) students in Community Medicine, Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Science, Nutrition, Health Promotion; Post-Graduate Nursing students; and also students from allied disciplines.PREREQUISITES: Graduate degree in health sciencesINDUSTRY SUPPORT: NGOs working in health and development sector, public health organizations, Health services sector of state and central governments (It will be beneficial for the Medical Officers also, who are involved in Public Health system)

Week 1: Introduction to Research Methods in Health promotionWeek 2:Theories and Models in Health Promotion and Health Behavior - part IWeek 3:Theories and Models in Health Promotion and Health Behavior - part IIWeek 4:Quantitative Techniques in Health Promotion: Research designsWeek 5:Qualitative methods in Health PromotionWeek 6:Mixed methods techniques in Health PromotionWeek 7:Study T ool development in Health PromotionWeek 8:Designing interventions in Health PromotionWeek 9:BCC and SBCCWeek 10:Community-Based Participatory Research in context to Health PromotionWeek 11:Data analysis in Health PromotionWeek 12:Research Proposal Writing and Reporting the Research Findings