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April 8, 2022
Duration:
6 months
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This course includes:
6 months
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Description
This course, Exploring issues in women's health, will introduce social model approaches to health and wellbeing, which take as their starting point not the scientific context of the body, but the social context in which women live.
Introduction
The focus is on women and the impact of social and cultural factors on women's health. The course touches on various issues concerning women's health, such as abortion, periods, menopause, mental health, and fertilityCourse learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:- Understand the impact of social and cultural contexts on women
- Describe how the women's movement has influenced the health and social care sector
- Identify pertinent health issues in the field of women's health.
Course Curriculum
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- Exploring the social model 00:20:00
- Why do we need a social model? 00:30:00
- Understanding the social model of health 00:20:00
- Lay perspectives matter 00:30:00
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- Social change for health and wellbeing? 00:20:00
- Movements in women’s health 00:55:00
- Conclusion 00:05:00
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