Women’s Health and Promotion of Sexual HealthLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

Students
- are familiar with the general guidelines and recommendations on sexual and reproductive health as well as women’s and families’ rights and status in society.
- are able to provide education to women and their families on questions related to sexual and reproductive health.
- know how to care for and educate gynaecological patients in diverse gynaecological nursing environments.
- are able to initiate discussion on matters related to sexuality with individuals and various population-based groups as well as promote the recognition of sexual and reproductive rights.

Content

Concepts of promoting sexual and reproductive health
Models and levels of initiating discussion on sexuality
National and international challenges facing sexual and reproductive health
Promotion of sexual and reproductive health in different phases of life
Ethical questions on women’s health and nursing
Circumcision of girls and women
Family planning
Childlessness
Termination of pregnancy
Menopause
Gynaecological surgery and procedures
Short term care and day-surgical procedures in gynaecological nursing environment
Gynaecological cancer care in nursing
Expert lectures on gynaecology and sexology

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Evaluating competences
evaluation criteria competent/intermediate level is used.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student
- can search for knowledge resourcefully utilizing sources of the field and uses the knowledge base of the field
- is familiar with the knowledge base and core components of the profession
- has adequate professional skills to work in the profession
- can work in a client-oriented way
- solves professional tasks and problems
- works safely and in accordance with the ethical principles of the field
- displays competence benefitting groups or projects
- is able to evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses and development needs