E-learning: Behavioural and social research methodologies for the prevention and control of infectious diseases

You will learn about the methodologies that can be used and the insights that can be gained through quantitative and qualitative research approaches, learn to craft a comprehensive research project and discover how to choose the most effective data collection methods. . 

Duration

45-60 minutes.

Audience

Public Health professionals from European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) countries working in the field of infectious diseases prevention and control and interested in developing behavioural and/or social sciences interventions.  

Objectives

• Explain the importance of conducting behavioural and social research for understanding, controlling, and preventing infectious diseases.
• Compare quantitative and qualitative behavioural and social research approaches.
• Describe the specificities of behavioural and social science research projects or protocols, including research questions formulation, research designs, sampling strategies, and ethical considerations. 
• Select data collection methods for different purposes.

Participation

This course is open for public enrolment.