This unit aims to introduce adolescent sexual and reproductive health. The key areas of learning are adolescent development, adolescent sexual and reproductive health, diversity and intersectionality, communication and engagement, healthcare access and sexual and reproductive health promotion. This course will be of interest to public health professionals, health promotion workers and clinicians who want to work with diverse groups of adolescents in sexual and reproductive health. On completion of this unit, students will be able to: (i) Describe the biological, psychological, and social determinants of adolescent sexual and reproductive health and their complex interactions. (ii) Understand the sexual and reproductive health of adolescents. (iii) Understand techniques to optimise communication with diverse groups of adolescents, considering legal, ethical and safety factors. (iv) Understand the public health implications of adolescent sexual and reproductive health, including health promotion and healthcare access.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Sexual Health |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Fiona Robards, fiona.robards@sydney.edu.au |
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