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Study Course Description

Sexual Education and Family Planning

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
MDAK_015
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Midwifery
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Nursing and Obstetric Care
Contacts

Riga, Anniņmuižas boulevard 26a, mdak@rsu.lv, +371 67061568

About Study Course

Objective

To provide theoretical knowledge on issues regarding sexual and reproductive health and family planning, as well as to develop practical skills in solving problems of sexual and reproductive health and family planning.

Preliminary Knowledge

Preliminary knowledge in physiology, anatomy, pharmacology, psychology.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.As a result of completing the study course students gain basic knowledge of concepts, basic principles, legal aspects, problems of sexual and reproductive health, principles of choosing family planning and contraceptive methods, indications, contraindications and usage.

Skills

1.Upon successful completion of the course, students will know how to: • provide recommendations regarding sexual and reproductive health issues to individuals of various age and gender; • provide recommendations regarding family planning and contraceptive methods, by helping to make a choice, according to the individual’s needs; • educate members of society about issues regarding sexual and reproductive health, as well as family planning and contraception.

Competences

1.Upon successful completion of the course, student will be able to: • assess the importance of sexual and reproductive health in individual’s life; • objectively assess the compatibility of a particular family planning and contraceptive method to a specific individual; • assess the necessity to promote, preserve and maintain sexual and reproductive health.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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Students independently create presentations for a deeper understanding of the theoretical part of the course, according to the topics of the practical lessons. The presentation will include the actuality of the problem, tasks of midwives, existing obstacles and ways of solving them. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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10 points

Assessed in the framework of the study course: Independent work – presentations about topics of practical classes, their content’s consistency with the topic, independent work invested by the student, presentation of the work (20%). Assessment of theoretical knowledge – test questions according to lecture topics (20%). Assessment of practical skills – ability of students to provide consultations on sexual and reproductive health issues and recommend a specific, appropriate method of family planning (30%). Final examination – exam – written, open question test (30%).

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Concepts and basic principles of sexual and reproductive health.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Legal and screening aspects of sexual and reproductive health.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Violence and reproductive health.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Sexual and reproductive health problems.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Historical view on family planning and contraceptive methods.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Clinical view on family planning and contraceptive methods.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Basic consultation principles regarding issues of sexual and reproductive health.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Basic principles of sexual and reproductive healthcare.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Legal and screening aspects of sexual and reproductive health.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Principles of providing consultations and choosing a contraceptive method.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Principles of providing consultations and choosing a contraceptive method.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Principles of oncological issues in the field of sexual and reproductive health.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Principles of sexually transmitted infection issues in the field of sexual and reproductive health.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Principles of infertility issues in the field of sexual and reproductive health.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Abortion aspects in the field of sexual and reproductive health.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Concept of abuse from the perspective of sexual and reproductive health.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

I.Vībergas redakcijā. „Ginekoloģija”. Rīga, Nacionālais apgāds, 2013

2.

McVeigh, Enda; Homburg, Roy. "Oxford Handbook of Reproductive Medicine and Family Planning". Oxford University, 2013.

3.

Kline W. "Bodies of Knowledge : Sexuality, Reproduction, and Women's Health in the Second Wave". University of Chicago Press, 2010 (akceptējams izdevums)

4.

Reichenbach L., Roseman M. J. "Reproductive Health and Human Rights: The Way Forward". 2011. (akceptējams izdevums)

5.

Minkin M. J., Wright C. V. "The Yale Guide to Women’s Reproductive Health : From Menarche to Menopause". Yale University Press, 2003 (akceptējams izdevums)

6.

RSU bibliotēkā pieejamie resursi par seksuālo un reproduktīvo veselību, ģimenes plānošanu un kontracepcijas metodēm

Additional Reading

1.

Karpova Ā. Ģimenes psiholoģija. RaKa, 2006

2.

Pļavniece M, Škuškovnika D. Sociālā psiholoģija pedagogiem. Rīga, RaKa 2002

3.

Spiers, Mary V., Geller, Pamela A. "Women's Health Psychology". John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2013

4.

Redman, Barbara K. Springer. "Women's Health Needs in Patient Education". Springer Publishing Company, 2004

5.

Raynor M., England C. "Psychology for Midwives". McGraw-Hill Education, 2010.

6.

Davis E. "Heart and hands". Berkeley, 2012.

7.

Green C.J. "Maternal and newborn nursing care plans". Jones&Bartlett, 2016.

8.

Allen H. "Managing Intimacy and Emotions in Advanced Fertility Care : the future of nursing and midwifery roles". M&K Update Ltd, 2009.

Other Information Sources

1.

Pubmed

2.

Gynzone

3.

Medical aid films

4.

International midwives