Anthropology of Health Course
The Anthropology of Health Course equips healthcare professionals with knowledge of cultural beliefs, migration patterns, and social barriers in diabetes management. It teaches practical skills for designing community assessments, crafting sensitive interventions, and translating insights into patient-centered strategies that boost access, trust, and health results in diverse settings.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a focused overview of cultural influences on health, illness perceptions, and diabetes management. Participants learn to conduct community assessments, examine social determinants like migration, and develop culturally appropriate interventions. It covers outcome evaluation and applying anthropological knowledge to create effective, patient-focused clinical approaches.
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Develop skills
- Map cultural beliefs in diabetes: spot faith, food, and family influences.
- Design rapid community assessments: create surveys, maps, and interviews.
- Identify structural barriers: connect work, cost, and status to missed clinic visits.
- Create culturally tuned diabetes interventions: adjust hours, outreach, and messaging.
- Turn findings into action: write brief, high-impact reports for hospital leaders.
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