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Participatory System Modeling for Analysis of Gender Health Inequities

Location
Internet
Term
Summer Institute
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
Synchronous Online with Some Asynchronous Online
Start Date
Monday, July 22, 2024
End Date
Friday, July 26, 2024
Class Time(s)
M, Tu, W, Th, F, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Takeru Igusa
Contact Name
Takeru Igusa
Frequency Schedule
One Year Only
Next Offered
Only offered in 2024
Prerequisite

Background knowledge through courses or work experience on gender health inequities

Description
Why are system models useful in analyzing gender health inequities? How can we create such a model through a participatory process? These questions are answered using one of the most widely applied qualitative system models: the causal loop diagram. While qualitative models will be created as a class project, it is understood that such models are context-specific, requiring input from a wide range of stakeholders. Hence, learning the details of the participatory group modeling process is an important outcome.
Introduces the basic concepts of this model using multiple examples related to gender health inequities. Presents how group model-building and analysis sessions are organized using scripts for model-building. Challenges students to participate in the model-building and analysis through in-class role-playing exercises.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Create a causal loop diagram for the analysis of gender health inequities.
  2. Create a script for a group model-building and analysis workshop.
  3. Lead a group model-building and analysis discussion on system models related to gender health inequities.
  4. Apply the following concepts in model building: factor identification, qualitative causal analysis, multi-sector interactions.
  5. Identify and analyze complex causal pathways, including reinforcing and balancing feedback loops.
  6. Identify sources and consequences of gender health inequities with a system perspective
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 10% Discussion
  • 40% In-class Exercises
  • 50% Final Project
Enrollment Restriction
This is a graduate level course. Students must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Instructor Consent
No consent required