Anthropology of Health Course
This 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 craft targeted interventions that boost access, build trust, and enhance patient outcomes through culturally sensitive, practical strategies.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Anthropology of Health Course provides a focused, hands-on introduction to cultural perspectives on illness, particularly diabetes. Learners will master designing community assessments, analysing social and migration factors, and developing tailored interventions. The course emphasises evaluating programme effectiveness and applying anthropological knowledge to create patient-centred clinical approaches that respect local beliefs and improve health equity.
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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, costs, and status to missed clinic visits.
- Develop culturally appropriate diabetes interventions: adapt hours, outreach, and messaging.
- Convert insights into action: produce concise, impactful reports for hospital leaders.
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