HE 212 Women's Health

Examines current issues in women’s health and wellness with an emphasis on disease prevention, empowerment, and optimal well-being. Topics include biological, cultural, sociological, global, psychological, historical, and political influences that shape and define women’s health and healthcare choices.

Credits

3

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Explain the physiological, psychological, and sociological factors that impact women’s well-being
2. Identify experiences that those who identify as ‘women’ may have, including: pregnancy, childbirth, sexual assault, gender discrimination on their overall health outcomes
3. Identify common mental health issues among women
4. Explain the influence of family, community and the socially constructed environment on women’s health behaviors and outcomes
5. Explain the interacting dimensions of environmental, physical, mental, emotional, social, intellectual and occupational health on women’s health outcomes
6. Apply scientific reasoning and independent critical thinking to evaluate the validity of evidence and non-evidence based gender specific health information