Emerging Approaches for Measuring Population Health
Learn cutting-edge techniques for population health data collection and analysis in this comprehensive course.
Learn cutting-edge techniques for population health data collection and analysis in this comprehensive course.
This course explores traditional and emerging techniques in population-level data collection to strengthen public health programs and policies. Designed for beginners, it covers key concepts in population-based surveys, focusing on emerging techniques like mobile phone and web-based surveys, health services data, health information systems, and population-based health registries. The course emphasizes the application of gender and equity lenses in data collection and analysis. Developed through a collaboration of global health organizations, it aims to enhance the monitoring of major risk factors for early death, especially from non-communicable diseases. Participants will learn to compare survey methods, understand health information systems, describe population-based registries, and apply gender-transformative approaches in population health measurement.
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What you'll learn
Compare and contrast traditional and emerging survey methods across different contexts
Discuss the role, attributes, and challenges of health information systems in population health analysis
Describe components, development, and management of population-based paper and digital registries
Use gender-transformative approaches through integration of gender measures in population-based surveys
Understand the application of mobile phone and web-based surveys in health data collection
Explore the implementation of community-based disease surveillance systems
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This course includes:
332 Minutes PreRecorded video
18 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of traditional and emerging approaches for measuring population health. It covers four main areas: population-based and household surveys, emerging techniques for population-level data collection, health service data opportunities and challenges, and population-based health registries. The course explores the strengths and limitations of various survey methods, the role of health information systems in understanding population health patterns, and the development and management of population-based registries. Emphasis is placed on integrating gender and equity considerations in data collection and analysis. Through case studies and expert insights, participants will learn about innovative approaches such as mobile phone surveys, web-based data collection, and digital health solutions. The course aims to equip learners with the knowledge to support evidence-based decision-making in public health programs and policies.
Population-Based and Household Surveys
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Emerging Techniques For Population-Level Data Collection
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Health Service Data: Opportunities and Challenges
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Population-based Health Registries
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
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Innovating Global Health through Digital Solutions
Dr. Smisha Agarwal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of International Health at Johns Hopkins University and serves as the Executive Director of the Center for Global Digital Health Innovation. With a robust academic background that includes a PhD from the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and dual degrees in MBA and MPH from Johns Hopkins, Dr. Agarwal specializes in enhancing maternal and newborn health in low-income settings by strengthening community health systems through innovative technology solutions. Her research focuses on leveraging digital devices and data analytics to improve primary healthcare services, particularly through the development of digital clinical decision support tools and mobile health interventions. Notably, she played a key role in launching the WHO's first guidelines on digital health interventions aimed at strengthening health systems globally. Prior to her current role, she led significant projects with the Population Council and founded Global Health Bridge, a non-profit dedicated to improving health service delivery in India. Dr. Agarwal's work exemplifies her commitment to using technology to address critical health challenges faced by vulnerable populations worldwide.
Advancing Global Health Through Digital Innovation
Shivani Pandya is a Research Associate II at the Center for Global Digital Health Innovation at Johns Hopkins University, where she focuses on leveraging technology to enhance health systems and improve population health outcomes. With a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree, she is actively involved in research that explores innovative approaches to data collection and health information systems, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Her work includes teaching courses on emerging techniques for measuring population health, where she emphasizes the integration of gender and equity considerations in public health surveys. Pandya's contributions to the field are further highlighted by her involvement in various projects that aim to harness digital tools for effective health interventions. Her dedication to advancing global health initiatives positions her as a key player in the evolving landscape of public health research and practice.
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