Communication Network Analysis in Public Health Programs

4 Credits.

Introduces the theory and method of network analysis, its application to public health, emphasizing the dissemination of public health information and the transmission of disease, and the influence of networks on health-related behavior.Introduces the theory and method of network analysis, its application to public health, emphasizing the dissemination of public health information and the transmission of disease, and the influence of networks on health-related behavior. The course consists of class lectures, discussions, labs, reading materials, and problem sets. Data analysis will be conducted using STATA, UCINET and Netdraw software packages. Students need to have the access to Window system to download a free version of UCINET and Netdraw.