Health Research Methods in Conflict

The course introduces learners to the types, challenges and considerations of conducting research in settings of conflict. The course also touches on the basic principles and considerations of qualitative and quantitative research methods in conflict settings.Course Aims  This course highlights the complexities of conducting research in conflict, including research organization, access, data collection and ethics. It also touches on developing and addressing scientific inquiries, strengthening the learner’s ability to design and implement contextualized quantitative and qualitative research studies in conflict settings. Topics Covered The course introduces learners to the types, challenges and considerations of conducting research in settings of conflict. The course also touches on the basic principles and considerations of qualitative and quantitative research methods in conflict settings.

Competencies

Learners completing this course will be able to:
  • Discuss the concepts, challenges, importance, and enablers of medical research in conflict
  • Demonstrate the needed conceptual understanding to undertake quantitative research studies in conflict settings
  • Demonstrate the needed conceptual understanding to undertake qualitative research studies in conflict settings

Health Research Methods in Conflict
  • Core in:
    • None
  • Elective in:
    • None
  • Format: Language: Online Asynchronous
  • Language: English
  • Duration: 30 hours