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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
Academic unit Sexual Health
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

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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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2024
Online Westmead, Sydney
Semester 2 2024
Online Westmead, Sydney
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2025
Online Westmead, Sydney
Outline unavailable
Semester 2 2025
Online Westmead, Sydney
Outline unavailable
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2020
Online Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 Early 2020
Online Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2021
Online Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Online Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2022
Online Westmead, Sydney
Semester 2 2022
Online Westmead, Sydney
Semester 1 2023
Online Westmead, Sydney
Semester 2 2023
Online Westmead, Sydney

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