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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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Rogers-Clark C. and Smith A., (1998), Women's Health, Sydney, MacLennan and Petty. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Written Assessment One 50%. Written Assessment Two 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90700 Behavioural Science (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | | | Y |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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