13566 (v.2) Introduction to Women and Health 681

Area:

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Women's health from a global perspective. Social condition of women - their place in society, feminist theory, women as consumers and providers of health, health care industry, history of women as healers, women and medicalisation, women's health and the women's movement, women and body image, eating disorders, health promotion, menopause, nutrition, rural women, sexual sterotyping, sexuality, ageing, strategies for women to gain control over their bodies and health.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - Developed the skills to analyse the historical, social and cultural factors that influence women's physical health, psychological well-being and their interaction with the health care system. Demonstrated how health care systems have addressed inequalities based on gender, socio-economic status, age, ethnicity and class. Developed a profile of the current health status and health needs of women in Australia. Demonstrated knowledge of the biological, psychological, sociological and cultural determinates of women's health through the life cycle. Evaluated the effect of current trends in women's health care on the individual, family and community by exploring the relationships between female reproductive capacity and gender-defined roles. Developed a network of resources, which assist women in receiving adequate health care.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

Rogers-Clark C. and Smith A., (1998), Women's Health, Sydney, MacLennan and Petty.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Written Assessment One 50%. Written Assessment Two 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1			Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2			Y