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Sexual and Reproductive Health (POPH90069)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 2
louise.bourchier@unimelb.edu.au
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - Online |
|---|---|
| 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: 8 November 2024