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Sexual and Reproductive Health (POPH90069)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 2
HWilliams@mshc.org.au & j.hocking@unimelb.edu.au
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
OR
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: Contact Stop 1
Future Students:
- Further Information: MSPGH Website
- Email: Enquiry Form
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - Online |
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Fees | Look up fees |
This subject provides an introduction to the fundamentals of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) from a public health perspective. Globally minded but locally focused, this subject examines the burden of disease associated with SRH and critically analyses significant factors of influence on SRH at the community and broader societal levels, including sexuality, violence, gender and sexual rights. Topics such as unmet need for contraception, fertility control, sex work and female cutting will also be covered. The development, implementation and evaluation of effective public health programs aimed at improving the SRH of communities will also be explored in the subject.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Describe sexual and reproductive health in terms of epidemiology and impact on public health
- Characterise the current sexual and reproductive health landscape in Australia in terms of key issues and significant factors of influence
- Critically analyse differences in local versus global influences on sexual and reproductive health patterns and outcomes
- Appraise strategies for addressing various issues in sexual and reproductive health using evidence-based and ethical reasoning
- Propose a public health initiative addressing a professionally/locally relevant sexual and reproductive health issue
Generic skills
At the end of this subject, students are expected to have developed or further honed skills related to the following:
- sourcing, evaluating, synthesising and applying relevant information
- academic inquiry, critical thinking and analysis
- problem solving
- written communication
- working with others
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Students will be expected to be proficient with a Web browser, e-mail application and word processing application prior to enrolment in this subject.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Attendance at one (1 hour) on-line live meeting. There will be three on offer to choose from. Hurdle requirement: There will be three on line live meetings and students can choose which one to attend. These will be offered in week 3, 6 and 9. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Two online reflections to content provided in lectures and two online responses to another students reflection (250 words each). Responses and reflections are marked on content and engagement.
| Throughout the semester | 20% |
Group presentation. Two students per group. Students to be assessed as a group.
| Mid semester | 20% |
Sexual and reproductive health program development plan
| End of semester | 60% |
Additional details
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2 - Online
Principal coordinators Jane Hocking and Henrietta Williams Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
HWilliams@mshc.org.au & j.hocking@unimelb.edu.au
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
OR
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: Contact Stop 1
Future Students:
- Further Information: MSPGH Website
- Email: Enquiry Form
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Selected readings will be made available to students.
Special Computer Requirements: Students will require stable internet access to access all course materials and participate in online activities/discussions (both live and asynchronous). Students are also expected to have a headset and microphone connected to their computer for participation in some activities.
Recommended texts and other resources
None
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Primary Care Nursing Course Graduate Certificate in Sexual Health Course Graduate Certificate in Primary Care Nursing Course Master of Public Health Informal specialisation Health Policy, Systems and Practice Informal specialisation Sexual Health Major Environment and Public Health Major Tailored Specialisation Major Public Health - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024