History of Maternal and Child Health
This course is part of Maternal and Child Health.
This comprehensive course examines the history of women's and maternal child health within the broader context of public health. Students will explore how historical, social, and cultural views of women's roles have influenced healthcare access and contributed to health inequities experienced by women and maternal-child health populations globally. The course delves into how these historical contexts continue to manifest and impact equitable healthcare access and utilization for women, youth, and children. By understanding the multilevel factors that perpetuate health disparities, students will gain insights into addressing contemporary challenges in maternal and child health. The curriculum emphasizes the importance of recognizing cultural, social, and political influences on women's health throughout history and how these understandings continue to shape the quality of care received by maternal and child health populations today.
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What you'll learn
Describe how cultural, social, and political factors have historically influenced the health of women and girls
Discuss how historical understandings of women's health continue to influence the quality of care for MCH populations
Examine the multilevel factors that perpetuate health inequities and disparities for women and girls
Analyze historical contexts that impact healthcare access and utilization for women, youth, and children
Develop critical perspectives on the role of women's health in public health history
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
PreRecorded video
Graded assignments, exams
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
Limited Access access
Shareable certificate
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Module Description
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of women's health and maternal-child health within the historical context of public health. Students will examine how cultural, social, and political factors have historically influenced women's health and healthcare access, contributing to health inequities experienced globally. The course investigates the multilevel factors that perpetuate health disparities for women and children, analyzing how historical perspectives continue to impact contemporary healthcare delivery. By understanding these historical contexts, students will gain valuable insights into addressing current challenges in maternal and child health. The curriculum emphasizes critical analysis of how social determinants and cultural views have shaped women's health services over time and how these influences continue to affect equitable access to quality care for maternal and child health populations.
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Maternal and Child Health
Payment options
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Instructor
5 Courses
Public Health Researcher Addressing Health Disparities in Vulnerable Populations
Dr. Monica S. Ruiz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Prevention and Community Health at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. With a PhD and MPH, Dr. Ruiz has dedicated her career to addressing health risks disproportionately affecting vulnerable and marginalized populations. Her research focuses on persons who use drugs and individuals from racially and ethnically diverse communities. Dr. Ruiz's work spans evaluating addiction treatment workforce training and examining factors influencing HIV infection and opioid overdose risk, including gentrification and housing instability. As co-director of GWU's Maternal and Child Health Center of Excellence, she leads a community-academic partnership addressing mental health disparities among African American youth in DC's Ward 5. Dr. Ruiz's multifaceted research portfolio reflects her commitment to understanding and mitigating the complex social, contextual, and structural factors that contribute to health disparities. Through her work, she aims to develop evidence-based interventions and policies to improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations and advance health equity.
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