New Learning Module: What Gets Counted, Counts: Safely Collecting Sociodemographic Data to Drive Equitable Change
We’re excited to launch a new interactive training module designed to support staff and service providers in collecting sociodemographic data safely, ethically, and effectively.
Sociodemographic data—like race, gender, income, and education—is key to identifying health inequities and improving programs and services. But collecting this data requires care, trust, and clear communication.
This free, 30 Min module guides learners through:
- The Links Between Health Equity, Sociodemograhpic Data and Equitable Change
- Guiding Principles for Safe and Ethical Data Collection
- How to Collect Data Safely and Ethically
- Explaining and Responding to Questions
The module was co-created by CRHESI and students from Western University’s Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences program, with valuable input from our community partners.
Key Issues and Recommendations for Collecting Sociodemographic Data
At the request of CRHESI’s community partners, members of the CRHESI Student Collective examined one part of this process: how we collect sociodemographic (SD) data from clients. This process, ultimately aimed at reducing inequities, is a continuous cycle, involving planning, implementing and evaluating along the way to this goal. Download the full report and our infographic below.
Check out the students’ video by clicking the following web link. Student Reflections
COMMUNITY CONVERSATION – June 3, 2022
On June 3rd, 2022, CRHESI brought together community members, professionals, academic and community researchers and students to discuss key issues around collecting and using data for collaborative and equitable change in our community.
CONSULTATION – Implementor Meeting – September 21, 2022
In follow-up to the June 3, 2022, event on data for health equity, community partners who had expressed interest in implementing data collection strategies were invited to a further conversation.