UM SPH Academic Courses

HBEHED540 Fundamentals of Reproductive Health

Fall term(s)

3 Credit Hour(s)

Instructor(s): Anderson, Frank J.

Prerequisites: Recommend prior human physiol course

Description: The course provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of reproductive health, in the USA and internationally. The course will introduce students to historical trends in the global burden of reproductive ill-health, the social ecology of reproductive risk, clinical health practice, and current controversies in policy and practice. Through a comparative look at reproductive health needs (e.g. maternal morbidity, contraceptive use, STI care and HIV-related services), in a range of diverse social settings, we will critically examine the logic and impact of current international standards for RH policy and practice.

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