Course Title (in English) Course Title (in Chinese) |
Research Methodology for Disaster and Medical Humanitarian Response 災害與人道救援研究方法 |
Course Code |
POPG5014 |
Module Coordinator |
Prof. May PS Yeung |
Credits |
2 |
Time |
8 x 3 hour lectures, which include 7 hours online course |
Description |
Participants will receive technical training in research study to address public health needs of populations affected by catastrophic events and in resource-poor settings. On completing the course, the participants will understand the principles of planning, implementing, and disseminating research in the context of disaster and humanitarian settings. It aims to show how public health and research principles can be applied. Prerequisite: EPID5001; Recommended: POPG5006 and BIOS5001 |
I. Content
Topic |
Contents/fundamental concepts |
Introduction to research in disasters and humanitarian settings |
1. A brief history of disaster in the past decades 2. Measuring health impacts of disasters 3. Research in different phases of a disaster cycle 4. Challenges and limitations of research on disasters 5. Definitions of concepts and terms: hazards, risk, disaster and vulnerability |
Research Preparation and Planning |
1. Choosing a suitable research design 2. Review of pros and cons of different methodologies and review of critical appraisal of past research 3. Ethical and cultural considerations in the field 4. Formulating quantitative research questions and hypothesis |
Quantitative Field Research Methods for Needs Assessment and Surveillance |
1. Field-based sampling methods and limitations and practical guidelines 2. Data collection from the field and disaster databases 3. Quick review of statistics 4. Data management, analysis and interpretation 5. Introduction of other approaches: health needs assessment (HNA), rapid needs assessment, health impact assessment (HIA), and ongoing surveillance methods used during different stages of the disaster cycle |
Qualitative Research |
1. Introduction to qualitative research 2. Design data collection and analysis methods 3. Use of qualitative approaches by different disciplines in disaster settings, e.g. anthropology, sociology, psychology etc. |
Dissemination and Application of Research Results |
1. Appliction of research results to interventions to improve health 2. Report writing for stakeholders and sharing results with decision-makers 3. Publishing and publicly presenting research results 4. Preparation of funding proposals |
II. Learning Outcomes or Objectives of the Course
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to: |
III. Course Schedule
Session |
Date |
Hrs |
Topic |
Format |
Lecturer & Tutors (T) |
Venue |
Requirements or HW |
1 |
23 Jun 2018 (Sat) 9:00-11:00am |
2 + (1) |
Research Preparation and Planning |
Lecture and tutorial |
May Yeung |
TBC |
Relevant Online Course Chapter |
2 |
23 Jun 2018 (Sat) 11:00am-1:00pm |
2 + (1) |
Quantitative Research (1) |
Lecture |
May Yeung |
TBC |
|
3 |
23 Jun 2018 (Sat) 2:00-4:00pm |
2 + (1) |
Quantitative Research (2) |
Lecture and tutorial |
May Yeung |
TBC |
|
4 |
23 Jun 2018 (Sat) 4:00-6:00pm |
2 + (1) |
Qualitative Study |
Lecture and tutorial |
May Yeung |
TBC |
|
5 |
3 Jul 2018 (Tue) 9:00-11:00am |
2 + (1) |
Research in Disasters and Humanitarian Settings |
Lecture |
May Yeung |
TBC |
|
6 |
3 Jul 2018 (Tue) 11:00am-1:00pm |
2 + (1) |
Dissemination and Application of Research (1) |
Lecture and tutorial |
May Yeung |
TBC |
|
7 |
3 Jul 2018 (Tue) 2:00-4:00pm |
2 + (1) |
Dissemination and Application of Research (2) |
Lecture and group work |
May Yeung |
TBC |
|
8 |
4 Jul 2018 (Wed) 9:00am-12:00nn |
3 |
Research proposal presentation |
Student presentation |
May Yeung |
TBC |
|
9 |
4 Jul 2018 (Wed) 3:00-4:30pm |
1.5 |
Examination |
Quiz |
May Yeung |
TBC |
|
(bracket) denotes time for online course teaching and exercise
IV. Assessment
Individual proposal (20%) / group presentation (30%) / written examination (50%)
|
V. Learning Resources for Students
Essential reading |
1. Online Course - Research Methodology for Disaster and Medical Humanitarian Response http://ccouc.org/online-course-research-methodology-for-disaster-and-medical-humanitarian-response |
Recommended readings or resources |
2. CHAN EYY (2017). Public health humanitarian responses to natural disasters. 1st Edition. New York, Routledge. pp 27-80 3. Jacobsen KH (2012). Introduction to health research methods: A Practical Guide. 1st Edition. Sudbury, Mass. Jones & Bartlett Learning, pp 33-36 4. Stallings R.A (2003). Methods of Disaster Research. Xlibris |
Further readings |
5. Geraint Lewis, Jessica Sheringham, Jamie Lopez Bernal, Tim Crayford. Section 1 Research Methods. In Mastering Public Health: A Postgraduate Guide to Examinations and Revalidation, Second Edition, 2014,CRC Press, pp1-161. 6. ACAPS. Qualitative and Quantitative Research Techniques for Humanitarian Needs Assessment: An Introductory Brief. Available at http://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/qualitative_and_quantitative_ |
VI. Teaching Staff (Teacher & TA inclusive)
Name: |
Prof. May PS Yeung |
Office Location: |
Rm 402, School of Public Health Building, PWH, Shatin |
Telephone: |
2252 8462 |
Email: |
may.yeung@cuhk.edu.hk |
VII. Channels for Feedback or Evaluation
An evaluation form or online evaluation will be available to students. CCOUC online course evaluation will also be available for students. |