Anthropology of Health Course
The Anthropology of Health Course equips healthcare professionals with knowledge of cultural influences, migration patterns, and social barriers in diabetes management. Participants learn to conduct community assessments, analyse determinants of health, and develop targeted interventions that enhance patient access, build trust, and improve overall health outcomes through culturally sensitive, practical strategies.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides an overview of cultural beliefs, illness perceptions, and diabetes management practices. Learners will master designing community assessments, analysing social determinants, understanding migration impacts, and profiling communities. It equips participants with skills to develop culturally appropriate interventions, evaluate their effectiveness, and apply anthropological knowledge to patient-centred clinical approaches.
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Develop skills
- Map cultural beliefs in diabetes: identify faith, food, and family influences swiftly.
- Design rapid community assessments: create effective surveys, maps, and interviews.
- Identify structural barriers: connect work, cost, and status to missed clinic visits.
- Create culturally tuned diabetes interventions: adapt hours, outreach, and messaging.
- Turn findings into action: produce concise, impactful reports for hospital leaders.
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