UF Faculty Department College
Heather Stark Department of Epidemiology College of Public Health and Health Professions
College of Medicine
Partner Faculty Department Partner Institution
, Lia Sanders
Jan Krimphove 		Faculty of Medicine
International Affairs		 Centro Universitário Christus – Unichristus
Centro Universitário Christus – Unichristus
Title:
Virtual Exchange in Global Health: Dengue Fever in Peru
Project Description:

This Global Health Virtual Exchange offers a unique opportunity for students to collaborate with peers from Centro Universitário Christus (Unichristus) in Brazil to address the global health challenge of Dengue. Students will engage in a cross-cultural learning experience, gaining insights into public health challenges and solutions from both a Global Health and One Health perspective.

Throughout the course, students will examine the impact of Dengue in Peru, comparing the country's healthcare system with those of their own countries (the U.S. and Brazil). Working in groups, students will identify and propose strategies to reduce the impact of Dengue through collaborative problem-solving and innovative public health interventions.

This course will enhance students' intercultural competencies and foster global collaboration. By engaging with students from Brazil, students will gain a deeper understanding of effective communication strategies and culturally sensitive approaches to tackling health issues in different global contexts. 

Learning Outcomes:

  • Acknowledge and respect diverse cultural approaches to problem-solving.

  • Develop cultural competency through active listening and culturally appropriate responses.

  • Gain cross-cultural competence through collaboration with students from Brazil.

  • Analyze and propose solutions to the global health issue of Dengue.

  • Increase awareness of public health issues, specifically Dengue, and its impact in global contexts.

  • Develop a deeper understanding of how culture influences health outcomes and public health strategies.

Participating Countries:
Brazil
Number of Participants:
22 UF Students; 25 Centro Universitário Christus Students
Discipline:
Global Health
UF Course Code & Name:
PHC3440 - Independent Study: Virtual Exchange in Global Health: Dengue Fever in Peru
Project Duration:
9 weeks
Activity Type(s):
Student-to-Student Dialogue
Student-to-Student Project
Time allotted to each activity:
Synchronous Activities: 1 hour/week
Asynchronous Activities: 1 hour/week
Local Group Activities: Our final UF meeting was an in-person celebration of VE, where we enjoyed Brazilian dishes recommended by the Brazilian students
Individual Work: 1 hour/week
Technology Tools:
Zoom, Whats app, Google Sites, Padlet, Canva
Sequence of Activities:

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