The aim of this book is to provide a one-stop repository for first-hand evidence on COVID, eliminating concerns about payments and subscriptions for people in developing countries. This activity is aligned with SDG3-Good Health and Well-Being, SDG4 – Quality Education, SDG9-Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, SDG10-Reduced Inequality, and SDG17-Partnerships for the Goals.
Type of Material:
Collection
Recommended Uses:
Homework
Class Discussion
Reference
Individual or Group use
Technical Requirements:
Internet Access
Web browser--Could access the material through Google Chrome, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The goal is to provide a one-stop repository for first-hand evidence on COVID, eliminating concerns about payments and subscriptions for people in developing countries. This activity is aligned with SDG3-Good Health and Well-Being, SDG4 – Quality Education, SDG9-Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, SDG10-Reduced Inequality, and SDG17-Partnerships for the Goals.
After completion of this activity, learners will:
Describe the impact of COVID-19 on the African continent.
Discuss pregnancy, diabetes, misinformation and mental health impacts of the pandemic.
Discuss COVID-19 treatment acceptance among healthcare workers and non-healthcare workers.
Outline the lessons learned and future opportunities for global collaborative research.
Target Student Population:
College Upper Division
Graduate School
Professional
Health Policy Makers
Public Health Practitioners
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
This OER is a brilliant compilation of open-access research articles. It is intended for learners with a solid healthcare and research background.
Basic information about COVID and disease transmission may help to understand the reports.
Knowledge of epidemiology, health policy, challenges of healthcare in Africa would be an asset.
Research Terms
Healthcare Terms
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The information is current, relevant, and uses research of various methods to support the material.
Compilation of evidence-based research articles about the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on Africa.
The layout is easy to follow.
The concepts are well summarized.
The 17 journal articles provide specific insights about COVID in Africa and the challenges that residents and health care workers faced during the pandemic beginning in 2020.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
Concepts are clear.
The objectives are defined.
It provides a variety of research methods that can be used for discussion in class or independent learning.
Lessons learned and opportunities for future care in the face of a pandemic are discussed. This open textbook provides useful information about COVID from diverse subjects.
Concerns:
The material is specific to advanced learners.
There are no activities to assess learning. Adding learning activities after each article would greatly enhance learner engagement and learning.
Specific goals at the beginning of each article being presented would add to the usability of the resource. Adding discussion questions, or other interactive questions might enhance the interactivity nature of the resource.
Some of the information is complex and is written in research format from interviews. The information might be simplified.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The book is easy to navigate.
All the links work.
Written in a format that is clear and easy to navigate with separate sections including a list of abbreviations.
Accessibility was assessed within this OER resource. The text is selectable and can be used with a reader. There are a few images that include brief descriptions with detailed content within the text.
For further accessibility details, view the statement within the front of the book with the label: Inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) statement.
Concerns:
There are no interactive elements in the book.
There are no activities to engage students.
The organization is helpful but somewhat choppy swinging from one area to another without integration. A suggestion to improve the resource is to add transitions from one chapter to the next.
Creative Commons:
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