MOOC Migration, Health and Equity in Europe
Objectives
- To understand the typology of migration and forced displacement to and within Europe and the potential effects on health
- To be aware of the systemic barriers to accessing health services and healthcare facing refugee and migrant populations in Europe
- To identify good practices for promoting health and access to health services and healthcare for refugee and migrant populations
- To explain and analyse the ethical challenges surrounding evidence generation for refugee and migrant health
Audience
Learning outcomes
This course - co-developed with policy, academic, clinical and humanitarian actors - is strongly and uniquely positioned to give you the needed skills and knowledge to build a bridge between research and practice.
Programme
- Introduction to Migration and the Context in Europe
- State of health and healthcare provision in Europe
- Barriers to health services and healthcare
- Good Practices for improving and studying migrant healthcare in Europe
- Research, evidence and better science
Coordinator(s)
Benjamin SCHMID, AV¶ÌÊÓÆµ
Partnership
We hope that this course will change your perspectives and improve your knowledge and, ultimately, make your work more evidence-based and equitable for migrants, refugees and other displaced populations.
Enjoy!
Description
In this first module, we dive right into the root causes of migration to and within Europe, asking who, why, and where. We will explore patterns of transitions taken by people on the move and how they impact people's health. Together, we will round the module up by examining key terminologies around migration, going beyond their definitions to discuss their role in shaping how people perceive the challenges and potential solutions around migration, health, and equity.
Planning
7 videos (Total 109 minutes)
Description
In this module, our focus is on the status quo of the health risks and the health service delivery that refugees and migrants face in Europe. We are guided by the question: "What do we know about the health of refugees and migrants in Europe?" Building on up-to-date evidence, we explore the key health risks that migrants face and how their impacts shape differences in their health outcomes compared to host populations. This journey will lead us to understand the variability in healthcare provision across Europe and the importance of universal health coverage (UHC) and evidence-based guidelines. Finally, we will walk through where and how to find migrant health data and zoom in on its limitations and existing gaps.
Planning
8 videos (Total 241 minutes)
Description
In this module, we will explore common barriers that migrants, refugees and other displaced populations experience in Europe when it comes to their health. Together we will break these down into distinct categories to better understand the various types of barriers that impact health outcomes and health service utilization. We will deep-dive into some of the most impactful examples of barriers, including the role of European and international legislation and policies, of discrimination, racism, and xenophobia, and of people's health (system) literacy. This module will sharpen our understanding of the existing gaps in Europe which is essential before progressing to our next module on how to best address them.
Planning
10 videos (Total 194 minutes)
Description
In this fourth module, we shift gears by moving from analysing existing challenges to exploring potential solutions towards migration and health equity for all. We will start from exploring the fundamentals of migrant-sensitive and culturally-appropriate care. These themes are then put into practice by following several good practice examples which were selected from a range of actors and contexts in Europe. Through this module, you will not only take away practical tools to addressing these challenges but also - hopefully - an inspiring sense of what is possible when different actors come together to work towards a common goal.
Planning
10 videos (Total 216 minutes)
Description
In this final module, our focus shifts forward to actionable evidence-based practice and policies. Together, we will consider the role of data and research in informing all our actions as practitioners, policymakers, or researchers. We will explore some of the notable initiatives and data platforms. Finally, we will explore ways to translate evidence into practice, including through the use of participatory research methods. Throughout this module, we tie together the content and skills covered in this MOOC and provide a positive outlook to the future.
Planning
9 videos (Total 155 minutes)
Collaboration
Since 2013, the AV¶ÌÊÓÆµ has been producing "massive open online courses" (MOOCs). These are university-level online courses that are scripted and structured around content, learning activities, interactions and assessments. They are open to everybody, without access-restrictions based on age, profession or level of study.
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