Tackling Health Inequities: A Unique, Asynchronous Course Designed Through Peer-to-Peer Methods.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study investigates the efficacy and feasibility of an asynchronous, peer-to-peer health disparities enrichment course on postbaccalaureate prehealth students' knowledge, behaviors, and reaction to course materials.

Introduction

Growing awareness of social inequities has prompted educators of prehealth and medical students to explore student education by addressing systemic healthcare issues. This cross-sectional study assessed reactions, learning, and self-reported behavior changes in students after taking the course "Social Determinants, Disparities, and Preparing for the Future of Healthcare" (SDDH).

Methods

The curriculum was designed by prehealth postbaccalaureate students for their peers. Course goals were to educate participants on social determi

SUBMITTER: Burdzy A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10563473 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature