This course Social and behavioural sciences: principles and applications for public health
Duration: This 2-day course begins on 29 September 2026 and ends on 1 October 2026.
Location: Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Audience: health promoters and epidemiologists
Objectives - After completing this course, participants will be able to:
Consider social and behavioural sciences in any public health intervention;
Understand how social and behavioural sciences contribute to the design, implementation and evaluation of public health interventions;
Consider using both quantitative and qualitative research methods to inform and evaluate the intervention;
Understand and use social and behavioural sciences practical tools, e.g. community engagement, co-creation, trust building in public authorities;
Create intervention plans for identified key public health issues (focus on vaccination acceptance and uptake), using co-creation and community engagement.
Participation: This course is not open for public enrolment. Participation is through invitation only.
Duration: This 2 day workshop begins on 15/10/2025 and ends on 16/10/2025.
Location: Stockholm, Sweden.
Audience: Public health professionals involved in managing immunisation programmes or in charge of social and behavioural sciences; trainers of healthcare professionals involved in vaccination – physicians and/or nurses (including community nurses) at national level.
Objectives - After completing this course, participants will be able to:
use knowledge in Social and Behavioural Sciences and infectious disease prevention.
understand better the role of Social and Behavioural Sciences in developing people-centered and effective vaccination programs.
- develop social/behavioural change interventions aimed at supporting vaccination acceptance and uptake.
Participation: This in-person course is not open for public enrolment. Participation is through invitation only.