Section: Module 8: Lesson 2: Advocacy During Pandemics | Pandemic Etiology, Preparedness, and Response | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Recognize the importance of advocacy for policies and programs to improve public health preparedness and response during pandemic situations.
    • Discuss advocacy strategies that can be used to shape public opinion and promote public health policies and programs during pandemics.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 45 minutes.

    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Read the entire article. (15 minutes)

      Taylor & Francis Online

    • Read the content under the headings "Advocacy to increase vaccine acceptance" and "Conclusion." (3 minutes)

      Taylor & Francis Online

    • Read the entire document. (6 minutes)

      WHO

    • Read the content under the heading "7.5 Steps for effective humanitarian health advocacy." (21 minutes)

      WHO

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      Quiz: Module 8

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      TO PASS THIS QUIZ YOU MUST OBTAIN A SCORE OF 80%.

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    • Recommended Additional Readings
    • This page provides an overview of a campaign in Barbados to advocate for mental health and well-being during a health crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and destigmatize mental health services. If you have time, please review this summary. (3 minutes)

      PAHO