Long-term impact of Global Health educational experiences in Rome: an attempt of measurement
Abstract Background Global health education (GHE) is spreading in Europe and in other parts of the world. Since 2008, Sapienza University of Rome has offered activities to medical and other health profession students related to global health (GH), which is grounded in the theory of social determinan...
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| description | Abstract Background Global health education (GHE) is spreading in Europe and in other parts of the world. Since 2008, Sapienza University of Rome has offered activities to medical and other health profession students related to global health (GH), which is grounded in the theory of social determinants of health and inspired by social justice. The educational activities included elective courses as well as community and service-learning experiences, referred to as GH gyms. This study attempts to measure the long-term impact of these educational experiences, especially to demonstrate their influence on the perceived social responsibility of future health professionals. Methods A questionnaire was elaborated and tested on a small sample of participants. It was sent to participants by e-mail. Quantitative results were analysed through descriptive statistics and qualitative answers were carefully read and classified. Results A total of 758 students from different faculties took part to the educational experiences. Only 488 e-mail addresses were available. One hundred and five (21.5%) questionnaires were returned. Participation in GH gyms was perceived to have had a higher influence on future professional and personal choices, when compared to participation in elective GH courses. Conclusions The study shows that consideration of health and social issues related with inequities in health and the use of interactive teaching methodologies had important effects on social responsibility of a large number of students. As there could be a selection bias among respondents, more research is needed to understand the impact of GH educational experiences. The inclusion of global health education in health and social curricula and the use of interactive methodologies with a correct evaluation of results are the indications that emerge from this research, together with the necessity of a strong involvement of students, professors and the whole academic reality. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ed114af5e5ab46e3adf0f522d030dec32022-12-21T23:53:35ZengBMCArchives of Public Health2049-32582020-10-0178111010.1186/s13690-020-00478-zLong-term impact of Global Health educational experiences in Rome: an attempt of measurementGiulia Civitelli0Gianfranco Tarsitani1Alessandro Rinaldi2Maurizio Marceca3Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases - Sapienza University of RomeDepartment of Public Health and Infectious Diseases - Sapienza University of RomeDepartment of Public Health and Infectious Diseases - Sapienza University of RomeDepartment of Public Health and Infectious Diseases - Sapienza University of RomeAbstract Background Global health education (GHE) is spreading in Europe and in other parts of the world. Since 2008, Sapienza University of Rome has offered activities to medical and other health profession students related to global health (GH), which is grounded in the theory of social determinants of health and inspired by social justice. The educational activities included elective courses as well as community and service-learning experiences, referred to as GH gyms. This study attempts to measure the long-term impact of these educational experiences, especially to demonstrate their influence on the perceived social responsibility of future health professionals. Methods A questionnaire was elaborated and tested on a small sample of participants. It was sent to participants by e-mail. Quantitative results were analysed through descriptive statistics and qualitative answers were carefully read and classified. Results A total of 758 students from different faculties took part to the educational experiences. Only 488 e-mail addresses were available. One hundred and five (21.5%) questionnaires were returned. Participation in GH gyms was perceived to have had a higher influence on future professional and personal choices, when compared to participation in elective GH courses. Conclusions The study shows that consideration of health and social issues related with inequities in health and the use of interactive teaching methodologies had important effects on social responsibility of a large number of students. As there could be a selection bias among respondents, more research is needed to understand the impact of GH educational experiences. The inclusion of global health education in health and social curricula and the use of interactive methodologies with a correct evaluation of results are the indications that emerge from this research, together with the necessity of a strong involvement of students, professors and the whole academic reality.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13690-020-00478-zGlobal health educationHealth equityMigrantsRefugeesPrisonersThird-Mission |
| spellingShingle | Giulia Civitelli Gianfranco Tarsitani Alessandro Rinaldi Maurizio Marceca Long-term impact of Global Health educational experiences in Rome: an attempt of measurement Archives of Public Health Global health education Health equity Migrants Refugees Prisoners Third-Mission |
| title | Long-term impact of Global Health educational experiences in Rome: an attempt of measurement |
| title_full | Long-term impact of Global Health educational experiences in Rome: an attempt of measurement |
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| title_short | Long-term impact of Global Health educational experiences in Rome: an attempt of measurement |
| title_sort | long term impact of global health educational experiences in rome an attempt of measurement |
| topic | Global health education Health equity Migrants Refugees Prisoners Third-Mission |
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