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社会疫学 II
Socio-epidemiology II

Grade alloted Professional degree students Number of credits 2
Day/period Mon.3

Class style

Graduate School of Medicine
Associate Professor,KIHARA MASAKO

Course offeredyear/period

Lecture2016/Second semester

Language Japanese and English[Outline and Purpose of the Course]■ Course Description
Socio-epidemiology is a new public health discipline first established in Kyoto University School of
Public Health in 2000 that encompasses epidemiology and social sciences, or quantitative and qualitative
research methods to facilitate ecological or socio-cultural understanding of health by utilizing
multidisciplinary approach. In the first term, students will learn about study design issues relevant to socioepidemiology such as social marketing, behavioral science, non-probability sampling methods, and (quasi)experimental designs. In the second term, a series of lectures and workshops will be provided on qualitative
research methods such as focus group interviews and qualitative data analysis. Throughout these courses
students are expected to acquire an integrated view on socio-epidemiology and lay a solid foundation for thefuture research.
[Course Goals]■ Goals and Objectives of the Course
1.To understand the complementary role of qualitative and quantitative research in prevention.
2.To understand the usefulness and limitation of qualitative research
3.To understand the method of focus group discussion and acquire its skills
4.To understand the methods of qualitative data analysis and acquire its skills
5.To understand the concept and methods of grounded theory approach[Course Schedule and Contents]
Lecture schedule
October 03 Introduction
October 17 Quantitative method (1): Questionnaire development;part 1
October 24 Quantitative method (2): Questionnaire development;part 2
October 31 Overview of interview methods
November 07 Focus group interview practicum;part 1
November 14 Focus group interview practicum;part 2
November 21 Focus group interview practicum;part 3
November 28 Overview of qualitative analysis
December 05 Overview of Grounded Theory Approach
December 19 Qualitative analysis practicum (1)December 26 Qualitative analysis practicum (2)January 16 Qualitative analysis practicum (3)January 23 Questionnaire development practicum (1)To be scheduled Questionnaire development practicum (2)To be scheduled Discussion*Note: Please keep in mind that lecture conetnt and schedule wre subjected to change according to theContinue to 社会疫学 II(2)↓↓↓− 268 −社会疫学 II(2)students' needs and progress.
[Class requirement]
MPH Elective
MCR Recommended
GC Recommended[Method, Point of view, and Attainment levels of Evaluation]■ Evaluation
Attendance 40 %, Class assignment40%,Examination 20%[Textbook]Not used[Reference books, etc.]（Reference books）■ Course Readings
References
1.Liamputtong P et al. Research in Medical research-Foundations in evidence-based practice. Oxford
University Press. 2010
2.Rice PL & Ezzy D. Qualitative research methods-a health focus. Oxford Univ. Press, 1999
3.Kinoshita Y. Practice of Grounded Theory Approach. Kobundo, 2003 (in Japanese).
[Regarding studies out of class (preparation and review)]
not in particular（Others (office hour, etc.) ）It is desirable to take both socio-epidemiology I(1st term) &II(2nd term) since they are complementary.
VI. Message
Students who are going to be involved in disease prevention in future or those who have a real interest in
prevention practice are expected to attend this course.
*Please visit KULASIS to find out about office hours.

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