SOJ 405 - Women's Health in Developing Countries

Institution:

Antioch University-Seattle

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Description:

In developing countries, women's health is linked to many dimensions: work, access to food, family status, cultural practices regarding pregnancy and childbirth, and access to health care. Topics include the role of midwives and traditional birth attendants, the impact of education on women's health, violence against women, the health effects of poverty and underdevelopment, special problems in the health of girls and specific health problems such as maternal mortality and AIDS. GS; HS; SOJ

Credits:

3.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.antiochseattle.edu

Phone Number:

(206) 441-5352

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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