History of Maternal and Child Health (edX)

Women's health and maternal and child health represents an important but often overlooked role in the broader context of public health history. Historical, social, cultural views of women’s roles have influenced women’s health and healthcare access. They have also contributed to the health inequities experienced by women and MCH populations globally. We will discuss how these historical contexts continue to manifest and influence equitable health care access and utilization for women, youth, and children.

This course is part of the Maternal and Child Health MicroMasters program.

What you'll learn

- Describe how cultural, social, and political factors have historically influenced the health of women and girls.

- Discuss how historical understandings of women’s health continue to influence the quality of care that is received by MCH populations

- Describe the multilevel factors that perpetuate health inequities and disparities for women and girls