The Visiting Professor on Social Determinants of Health (SDH) held on March 14, 2023 at 09:00 through FKM UNDIP Official’s YouTube channel is an important event for students and academics in the field of health. In this lecture, participants will learn about social factors that affect human health, both quantitatively and qualitatively. The Visiting Professor for this occasion is Dr. drg. Ella Nurlaella Hadi, M.Kes, who is one of the lecturers at the Faculty of Public Health, University of Indonesia, accompanied by Aditya Kusumawati, SKM, M.Kes (lecturer at FKM UNDIP).
The Social Determinants of Health (SDH) or the social, economic, cultural, and environmental factors that affect human health. Some important SDH factors include education, employment, income, availability of food and clean water, access to healthcare services, and a healthy environment. This course will discuss how SDH can be measured using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Quantitative methods typically involve data collection using survey instruments or experimental research, while qualitative methods involve data collection through interviews, observations, or participatory research.
Quantitative research on SDH typically involves statistical analysis to identify relationships between social factors and health. For example, quantitative research can show that people with higher education tend to have better health than those who do not have sufficient education.Meanwhile, qualitative research on SDH tends to focus more on a deeper understanding of individual and group experiences in dealing with specific social factors. For example, qualitative research can show how poor access to healthcare services can affect individuals’ experiences in seeking healthcare.
This lecture is essential for students and academics in the field of health because SDH is a crucial factor in determining human health. By understanding the social factors that affect health, health practitioners and academics can develop more effective strategies to improve public health. The Visiting Professor lecture on SDH, which is also broadcasted on the FKM UNDIP Official YouTube channel, will be an excellent opportunity for participants to expand their understanding of SDH and how to measure it through quantitative and qualitative methods. It is expected that after attending this lecture, participants will have a better understanding of the social factors that affect human health.
