Course
Socio-Structural and Socio-Cultural Model of Racial and Ethnic Health Inequity
Self-paced
1 credit
Full course description
Description
This training addresses the limitations of current socioeconomic and health disparity frameworks by exploring the nuanced relationships between race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status (SES), and health outcomes. It introduces new conceptual models and empirical findings to better understand and address racial and ethnic health inequalities.
Target Audience
Public health professionals, healthcare practitioners, researchers, and students focusing on health disparities and social determinants of health.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Define and critically assess the Latino Health Paradox and its implications for public health.
- Identify how traditional socioeconomic frameworks fail to account for racial and ethnic disparities in health.
- Explain the concept of allostatic load and its relevance to physiological stress in marginalized populations.
- Develop strategies to incorporate culturally appropriate frameworks in health inequality research and interventions.