INTRODUCTION
Epidemiologists have
relied on Stata for over 30 years because of its specialized epidemiologic
commands, accuracy, and ease of use. Whether you are researching infectious
diseases, investigating exposure to pathogens, or studying chronic diseases, Stata provides the data management and statistical tools to support your
research. It also gives you the ability to make publication-quality graphics so
you can clearly display your findings.
COURSE
OBJECTIVES
DURATION
5 days
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The course is suitable
for potential epidemiologists and biostatisticians and current researchers including
clinicians, laboratory and social scientists. Participants should have
knowledge of Basic Statistics and be familiar with the Statistical package
Stata.
COURSE OUTLINE
Principles of
Epidemiology
·
Terms and concepts of epidemiology
·
Samples and population
·
Disease measurement (Prevalence and incidence
·
Study design
o Cohort studies
o Observational studies
o Case control studies
·
Risk factors measurements
·
Exercises
Basic analytical
procedures
·
Data type and analysis basic concepts
·
Statistical models used in epidemiology Stata software
·
o Chi-square,
o t-test,
o Mann-Whitney
o ANOVA, ANCOVA,
o Simple and multiple linear
regressions,
o Logistic regression.
·
Exercises
Sample size
determination
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Calculation of sample size
·
Sampling weight
·
Statistical power
·
Construction of valid groups of comparison
·
Exercises
·
2 × 2 and 2 × 2 stratified table for longitudinal, cohort
study, case–control, and matched case–control data
·
Odds ratio, incidence ratio, risk ratio, risk difference, and
attributable fraction
·
Chi-squared, Fishers’s exact, and Mantel–Haenszel tests
Survival Analysis
·
Duration outcomes analysis
·
Probability of survival estimation
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Modeling survival as a function of covariates using Cox, Weibull,
lognormal, and other regression models.
·
Prediction of hazard
ratios
·
Exercises
Cohort Design
·
Analysis of standard cohort
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Weighting of sample
·
Variance adjustments
·
Parametric models: poisson regression, Flexible Parametric
survival Models (FPM)
·
Exercises
Case Control
Studies
·
Concepts of case control cohort
·
Cases s election
·
Control selection
·
Matching
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Case control odds ratio
·
Case cohort studies
·
Exercises
GENERAL
NOTES
·
This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have
vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice.
The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works
and case studies.
·
Training manuals and additional reference materials are
provided to the participants.
·
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will
be issued with a certificate.
·
We can also do this as tailor-made course to meet
organization-wide needs. Contact us to find out more: training@skillsforafrica.org
· The training will be conducted at SKILLS FOR AFRICA TRAINING INSTITUTE IN NAIROBI KENYA.
· The training fee covers
tuition fees, training materials, lunch and training venue. Accommodation and
airport transfer are arranged for our participants upon request.
·
Payment should be sent to our bank account before start of
training and proof of payment sent to: training@skillsforafrica.org
Dates | Fees | Location | Apply |
---|---|---|---|
14/10/2024 - 18/10/2024 | $2950 | Kigali | Physical Class Online Class |
11/11/2024 - 15/11/2024 | $1500 | Mombasa | Physical Class Online Class |
09/12/2024 - 13/12/2024 | $1500 | Nairobi | Physical Class Online Class |