Significant Issues in Women's Health

This subject is not offered in 2013.

120 hours

None

None

None

Students are required to have access to a computer with e-mail application and a web browser. Technical support is not available from the University of Melbourne in setting up such a system.

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website : http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

This subject addresses the impact of significant milestones across the lifecycle on women’s well-being and sense of self. It includes issues from adolescence, the childbearing years and parenting, the middle years, menopause and after. It aims to engender knowledge of the issues that impact on women’s health including depression and other mood disorders, body image, sexuality, abuse, work and family and aspects of loss and grief.

At the completion of this subject students should be able to:

• Describe the impact of socio-psychological factors on women’s health and well-being
• Critically discuss the impact of women’s roles and responsibilities on their health and well-being
• Explain how significant biological milestones in a woman’s life affect her health and well-being
• Discuss the health challenges faced by women from minority groups, including cultural minorities, women with disabilities and lesbian women.

• 1,500-word written assignment due mid semester (30%)
• 2,000 word assignment covering all key aspects of the subject due end of semester (40%)
• Preparation of a presentation including all materials equivalent to 1,500 words due end of semester (30%)
• Reflective journal due end of semester (pass/fail hurdle requirement)

Students must achieve a cumulative mark of at least 50% and a pass in the hurdle requirement in order to pass the subject.

None

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

At the completion of this subject, students should be able to demonstrate:

• enhanced critical thinking skills
• further developed written and oral communication skills
• further developed skills working in a multidisciplinary time