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SEXH5414: Public Health: Sexual and Reproductive Health
2025 unit information
This unit of study deals with public health aspects of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) including HIV. It addresses issues related to sexuality, sexual education, HIV/STI, unintended pregnancies, access to SRH services, maternal morbidity and mortality, sexual violence, sexual and reproductive rights, and discrimination/stigmatisation of vulnerable populations. Aspects of HIV/STIs and reproductive health will be discussed in the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) focusing on SDG 3 (related to health) and SDG 5 (related to gender equality and women's and girls’ empowerment). The unit further explores the epidemiological, societal and population aspects of SRH and HIV/STIs. Surveillance strategies, policy development and legislative responses will be discussed, with regards to the potential public health consequences. Emphasis will be placed on the delivery of effective prevention and management strategies
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Sexual Health |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. understand, analyse and interpret key indicators in the field of Sexual and Reproductive Health (e.g. incidence and prevalence of STI and HIV, maternal morbidity and mortality, etc.) and apply evidence to improve SRH at the population level.
- LO2. understand the epidemiology of reproductive health issues and sexually transmitted infections in Australia and overseas. Appreciate how their distribution differs across populations, time and location. Recognise the individual, societal and cultural determinants of SRH of different population group.
- LO3. understand the relationship between sexuality, behaviour, social and cultural matters, and SRH of different populations.
- LO4. understand the impact of environmental factors, such as education, policy and law, on SRH outcomes (e.g. sexual development of children and adolescents, experiences of LGBTI individuals, victims of sexual assault and others, access of the key and vulnerable population groups to SRH services, etc).
- LO5. demonstrate an understanding of strategies and interventions to improve SRH. Appraise current public health interventions with a focus on the Sustainable Development Goals framework.
Unit availability
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Semester 2 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Semester 2 2024
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2025
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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