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Role of behavioural and social sciences in the prevention of infectious diseases
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This e-learning course explores how key social and behavioural factors influence the spread and control of infectious disease. It also illustrates how public health interventions can leverage findings from social and behavioural sciences to fight infectious disease effectively.
Who is the course intended for?
The course is designed for Public Health professionals in the European Union and European Economic Area (EU/EEA), who work in infectious disease prevention and are interested in developing behavioural and social science interventions.
What are the learning objectives?
The learning objectives are to:
• Define the theoretical basis and key principles of behavioural and social sciences in the context of infectious disease prevention, control and management.
• Identify key social and behavioural factors influencing the spread and control of infectious diseases.
• Recognise how public health interventions can draw on behavioural and social sciences to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
How long is the course?
The estimated time to complete the course is approximatively 45 minutes.
How can I enrol?
You can access the course for free, thanks to EU funding.
Log in to the Learning Portal and enrol to the course.