Menstrual Health: Global Policy and Practice
Understanding menstrual wellness practices across different cultures promotes better healthcare access and break down stigmas surrounding women's health.
Understanding menstrual wellness practices across different cultures promotes better healthcare access and break down stigmas surrounding women's health.
This introductory course examines menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) as a critical public health issue worldwide. It covers key concepts, research, programming, and policies addressing MHH challenges faced by girls, women, and others who menstruate. The course focuses on combating menstrual stigma, ending period poverty, and ensuring menstrual needs are met globally.
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What you'll learn
Understand key concepts and definitions related to menstrual health and hygiene (MHH)
Explain the importance of MHH as a public health issue
Analyze how stigma and social norms impact menstrual experiences
Learn about MHH program design and implementation across materials, facilities, and information
Review research and monitoring practices in MHH, including methods and measurement challenges
Articulate the connection between menstruation, human rights, and gender equality
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There are 7 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) as a global public health issue. It covers the latest research, programming, and policies aimed at addressing MHH challenges worldwide. Key topics include understanding MHH concepts, exploring the impact of stigma and social norms on menstrual experiences, designing and implementing MHH programs, and reviewing research and monitoring practices in the field. The course also examines menstruation as a human rights and gender equality issue, analyzing trends in the global menstrual equity movement. Through lectures and case studies from global experts, participants will gain knowledge and skills in MHH program design, implementation, research, monitoring, and advocacy, with a focus on low-income and vulnerable populations.
Menstruation as a Public Health and Human Rights Issue
Module 1
Review of Menstrual Health and Hygiene (MHH) Evidence and Gaps
Module 2
MHH Programming for Adolescent Girls
Module 3
The MHH Experiences of Women in Low-Resource Settings
Module 4
MHH Policy and Advocacy
Module 5
MHH Response in Humanitarian Emergencies
Module 6
Inclusive MHH Programming and Policies
Module 7
Fee Structure
Instructors
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Leading Expert on Menstrual Health and Adolescent Development
Dr. Marni Sommer, an Associate Professor at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and Director of the Gender, Adolescent Transitions and Environment (GATE) Program, is a globally recognized expert in menstruation, gender, and adolescent health. Her multifaceted work spans research, practice, and policy development, focusing on the intersections of gender, health, education, and environment for adolescents in diverse settings. Dr. Sommer has made significant contributions to improving menstrual hygiene management in humanitarian responses, leading the development of key resources and collaborating with UNICEF on global initiatives. As founder of Grow and Know, she has published millions of puberty books worldwide. Her current research examines menstruation issues across various populations, from homeless individuals to displaced girls in emergencies. A Senior Editor of Global Public Health, Dr. Sommer teaches courses on menstruation and global health at Columbia, including "Menstruation in a Global Context: Addressing Policy and Practice." Her comprehensive approach to menstrual health and adolescent development has established her as a pivotal figure in advancing global understanding and action in this critical field.
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Expert in Menstrual Health and Hygiene Research at Columbia University
Maggie L. Schmitt, MPH, formerly the Associate Director for the GATE Program at Columbia University, is a distinguished expert in menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) research. With a focus on low-income and humanitarian settings, Schmitt's work spans Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), adolescent health, and health systems strengthening. Her significant contributions include co-authoring key resources for menstrual management in emergencies and conducting research on menstruation issues in the USA, including studies on low-income adolescents and the impact of COVID-19 on menstrual product insecurity. Schmitt's expertise has been instrumental in developing educational materials like "A Girls' Guide to Puberty and Periods" and in shaping the course "Menstruation in a Global Context: Addressing Policy and Practice" at Columbia. With an MPH from Columbia's Mailman School of Public Health specializing in Forced Migration and Health, Schmitt's work bridges academic research with practical applications, significantly advancing global understanding and practices in menstrual health, particularly in challenging environments.
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