MPH2050 - Health of women and children in developing countries

Leader: Dr W Holmes

Offered

Alfred Hospital First semester 2008 (On-campus block of classes)

Synopsis

• Women and children on the international public health agenda: historical context and current influences
• Infant feeding, malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies
• Reducing mortality from common childhood illnesses
• Addressing child labour
• HIV infection in children - prevention and care
• Maternal health - overview, and social and cultural determinants
• Immunisation - control and eradication of vaccine preventable diseases
• Ageing, urbanisation and mental health issues
• Assessing women's and children's health status and needs at community level
• Planning and management of women's and children's health services
• Gender analysis
• Adolescent health promotion

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