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SEXH5401: Introduction: Sexual and Reproductive Health
2025 unit information
This unit will cover the foundational aspects of sexual and reproductive health (SRH), including relevant anatomy and physiology, sexuality, gender, sexual orientation, and behaviour. The social, medical, and public health aspects of SRH will be introduced including preconception care, unplanned pregnancy and abortion, fertility, and contraception. Students will develop an awareness of the diversity of values, opinions, and behaviours in sexual orientation. The effect of socio-economic, ethnic and cultural factors and current theories of sexuality and sexual behaviours will be discussed. The basic principles of the prevention and management of common STIs and HIV will be introduced, and emphasis will be given to the sexual and reproductive health rights of all individuals as well as the importance of healthy sexuality.
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. demonstrate understanding of the basic concepts and definitions of human sexuality and sexual health
- LO2. examine the critical link between human sexuality (attitudes and behaviours) and sexual health
- LO3. describe the common STIs and HIV, mechanisms of transmission, management options and preventive strategies
- LO4. discuss the reproductive aspect of human sexuality and sexual health
- LO5. demonstrate skills in developing an audience appropriate resource targeting sexual or reproductive health care
Unit availability
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Semester 1 2024
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Online | Westmead, Sydney | |
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Semester 2 2024
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Online | Westmead, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2025
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Online | Westmead, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Semester 2 2025
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Online | Westmead, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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