Women Health

This second of five courses focuses on how social determinants of health affects vulnerable populations. Focusing on four groups of vulnerable populations, students will examine how social determinants of health contribute to the poor health outcomes experienced by these populations.

Understand the many impacts of FGM and the legal duty of a health and social care professional in reporting FGM practices. Help bridge the gap between FGM and medical education. FGM causes devastating mental and physical health impacts. Yet a gap in education on FGM has led to a [...]

In this course learners will gain an understanding of women’s health issues across the lifespan. Going beyond the focus of reproductive health, learners explore important issues such as: Women and Relationships, Issues of Interpersonal Violence, Women and Mental Health, LGBTIA Health, and Women’s [...]

Recently, menstruation has attracted attention as an important public health issue, resulting in the proliferation of new research, programs, and policies aimed at tackling menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) challenges faced by girls, women, and others who menstruate. Advocates are directly combating ongoing menstrual stigma and calling for an [...]