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 Aging.
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The overarching goal of Women’s Health is to enable learners to critically evaluate women’s health issues. This course begins with the premise that “women are diverse individuals striving to maintain their health within a complex world of cultural, psychological, social, and biological influences”. With this inclusive lens, the course provides greater insight into the determinants of health that influence the well-being of women.
This course is part of the Maternal and Child Health MicroMasters program.
What you'll learn
- Describe the individual, community, organizational, and societal needs of women, youth, children, and families.
- Consider the development of strategies, policies, and interventions to improve the health of women, youth, children, and families.
