SW 639 - Women's Hlth & Mntl Hlth Rsrch

Institution:

Simmons University

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Description:

This course will introduce students to social, psychological, anthropological, and feminist theories that provide a framework for studying the intersection of gender and culture and how these factors influence health and mental health. We will use this framework in our study of the following health and mental health issues: . Maternal mortality and reproductive health . HIV/AIDS . Cancer . Depression . Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Students will learn how to conduct a comparative analysis of women's health and mental health by analyzing cross-national survey data from a secondary data set. Implications of the research for social work practice with women challenged by various health and mental health issues will be explored.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.simmons.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 521-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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