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Anatole Manzi1,2,3,4, Phaedra Henley4, Hannah Lieberman1
1Directorate of Clinical Services, Partners In Health, Boston, MA, USA, Kigali, Rwanda.
Global Health Action
|August 12, 2022
Summary
A short course on equity in pandemic preparedness improved participants' understanding of social determinants of health and global solidarity. The training equipped professionals with essential skills to address health inequities exacerbated by COVID-19.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Public Health Education
- Health Equity
Background:
- COVID-19 disproportionately affected marginalized populations, highlighting systemic inequities.
- There is a critical need to address health disparities exacerbated by the pandemic.
- Partners In Health (PIH) and University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) developed a course on pandemic preparedness and response.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the design and implementation of a case-based short course.
- To transfer knowledge and skills in equity approaches to pandemic preparedness and response.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the educational model.
Main Methods:
- A four-module, case-based short course was delivered.
- Case studies from the US (Massachusetts, Navajo Nation) and Rwanda were utilized.
- A mixed-method analysis of post-session surveys assessed knowledge acquisition and participant satisfaction.
Main Results:
- Participants reported an immediate need for skills to address COVID-19.
- High likelihood (4.75/5) of applying course content in professional practice.
- Average correct answers ranged from 82-88%; 70-90% reported excellent or very good understanding.
Conclusions:
- The training enhanced understanding of social determinants of health and equity in pandemics.
- Key topics included the intersection of racism, wealth inequality, and neocolonialism.
- Participants reported deepened understanding of vulnerable communities and increased global solidarity.
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