Population and Reproductive Health

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Use a life course approach in understanding population health, with a consideration of important risk factors and risk indicators that influence the health status (outcomes) of populations
• Discuss a wide range of current and emerging population health issues in low-, middle and high-income countries referring to the epidemiological and nutrition transition frameworks.
• Analyse causes and determinants of poor SRH and discuss interventions which may improve it.
• Explain the concepts, history and importance of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) in the current population debate.

The module will cover:

• Population and reproductive health over the life course
• Key issues in family planning and pregnancy outcomes
• Dynamics of psycho-social issues in SRH
• Epidemiological and nutrition transition frameworks
• A life course perspective to health and its risk factors
• Data and measurement issues of population health
• Health inequalities and health systems

This module will be taught using a mixture of interactive lectures and seminars, with ample time and space for discussion. Online material will be supporting the lectures, using references, videos and other resources for self-directed study

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.