Have you ever heard of the term “intersectoral action for heatlh” ? It refers to the collaboration between two or more sectors of the public life (like education and health care), in order to achieve targets that are relevant to everyone involved. Such collaborations are of utmost importance, as achieving health requires resources and services… Read more »
A while ago (time does fly!) we have talked about Public Health methodology at the International Journal of Public Health and its special section called Hints and Kinks which includes short methodological reports (1000 words max., no abstract) presenting topics relevant in survey research and surveillance. They report on experiences with techniques in a variety… Read more »
The Swiss School of Public Health+ announced a media training workshop on communication skills, to be taught on October 29th and 30th in Bern, Switzerland. The aim of the workshop is to help students gain awareness and understanding of the principles and practice of reporting scientific research in and with the media. The course facilitators… Read more »
Yes, it is back. It seemed that our last post presenting creative public health studies is still very popular, so I thought I would make a sequel! After last’s years study on fondue, the BMJ’s Christmas issue this year reached different levels of creativity. One of my favourite papers of the isse seeks to explore… Read more »
The Swiss School of Public Health + has announced a new course called “Conducting Qualitative Research in Health: An Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods”. The course is an excellent introduction to qualitative research methods in health, providing lectures, discussions and practical exercises. It will be held on 10-12 September 2012 at the University of Basel. … Read more »
Another year has gone by and it would be a great omission not to thank the people who reviewed the submissions for the International Journal of Public Health during 2011! Two hundred and eighty nine (289!) reviewers from 45 different countries have contributed their wide range of expertise in 2011! With their commitment, they help… Read more »
