Comm Eng and Comm-Based Particip Rsrch

Community engagement strategies that affect health behavior are increasingly important for improving the health of populations. Introduces the principles and applied methods of community-engaged research, including defining the community and partnership models for identifying relevant research questions. The course will cover community assessment, coalition building, choosing community partners, ethical issues of community work and important methodological issues of community-based participatory research. It is intended to develop and expand the skills of population health professionals in designing and delivering culturally congruent health promotion program in community settings.