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Foundational Concepts in Gender and Health Data and Application
Location
Internet
Term
Summer Institute
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
Synchronous Online
Start Date
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
End Date
Friday, July 12, 2024
Tu, W, Th, F, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Tahilin Karver
Contact Email
Frequency Schedule
One Year Only
Resources
Eager to learn practical strategies for using gender-sensitive health data, making a real impact on health equity and inclusivity?
In the ongoing global drive for gender equity and ensuring the health and wellbeing of people of all genders, a profound comprehension of the significance of gender integration in health data has become indispensable.
Equips students with the fundamental knowledge needed to appreciate the importance of collecting, analyzing, and utilizing health data that is inclusive of all genders, ultimately enhancing the health and well-being of populations. Explores essential insights and tools to advance gender-appropriate approaches to health data. Focuses on the strengths of gender-inclusive health data to identify and address health inequities using a US and global perspective. Presents practical strategies for using gender-sensitive health data, making a real impact on health equity and inclusivity.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the value of gender equity and clear and consistent definitions of sex, gender, equity, discrimination, bias and inclusion when collecting, analyzing and disseminating health data.
- Appraise and apply a sex and gender lens to health data collection, analysis and use for the assessment of health outcomes, civil registries/vital statistics, disease surveillance and registries at the global level.
- Identify techniques and methods to integrate gender equity in data collection, analysis and use in public health interventions and program efforts.
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 20% Participation
- 40% In-class Exercises
- 20% Reading Reflections
- 20% Final Project
Enrollment Restriction
This is a graduate-level course and students should hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. If undergraduate students are interested in the course, consent to enroll will be required.
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