MPH2050 - Health of women and children in developing countries

Leader: Dr W Holmes

Offered

Alfred Hospital First semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

Overview of women and children's health in resource poor settings using a life-cycle approach, including current health status of women, children's and policy trends. Analysis of determinants in women and children's health in poorer communities, introduction of concepts in planning, implementation, management and evaluation of effective strategies to promote women and children's health. Gender analysis, reproductive health, maternal and neonatal health, nutrition, children's rights, protection issues and ageing.

Objectives

On completion of this unit students, will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of women's and children's health issues in resource poor settings from a life cycle perspective;
2. Describe the current health status of women and children in resource poor settings and analyse the determinants of their health;
3. Explain policy trends in relation to women's and children's health in resource poor settings;
4. Identify the essential elements of effective strategies to promote women's and children's health in resource poor settings.

Assessment

Written assignments 40%
Group Presentation 10%
Short answer examination 40%
Participation 10%

Contact hours

6 day block

Prerequisites

Basic computer proficiency