Section: Unit 3: Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity | Population and Community Health | NextGenU.org

  • Unit Learning Outcomes:
    • Evaluate the impact of social determinants on health outcomes across diverse populations
    • Analyze health disparities and identify strategies to promote health equity globally
    • Examine cultural influences on health beliefs and practices and their implications for nursing care

    • Unit 3: Lesson 1: Social Determinants of Health

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Define social determinants of health 
      • Identify the categories of social determinants of health
      • Explain the impact of social determinants on population health outcomes
      • Identify global variations in social determinants of health

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 37 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 3 Lesson 1 Social Determinants of Health URL
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      Slide Deck Presentation: Social Determinants of Health URL
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      Social Determinants of Health Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 3 Lesson 1
      Not available unless: The activity Unit 2 Exam is complete and passed

    • Unit 3: Lesson 2: Health Disparities and Health Equity

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Explain health disparities across different populations globally
      • Identify the root causes of health inequities
      • Identify strategies to promote health equity in diverse settings

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 3 Lesson 2 Health Disparities and Health Equity URL
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      Slide Deck Presentation: Health Disparities and Health Equity URL
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      Health Disparities and Health Equity Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 3 Lesson 2
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    • Unit 3: Lesson 3: Cultural Influences on Health

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Identify cultural factors affecting health beliefs and practices
      • Outline the principles of culturally competent nursing care
      • Explain strategies for providing culturally responsive health services
      • Examine the use of Purnell’s Model in a case study related to Population Health

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 10 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 3 Lesson 3 Cultural Influences on Health URL
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      Slide Deck Presentation: Cultural Influences on Health URL
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      Cultural Influences on Health Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 3 Lesson 3
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      Unit 3 Exam Quiz
      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Unit 3 Lesson 3 is complete and passed