AS 280.230 - Public Health, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity

Institution:

Johns Hopkins University

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Description:

In recent years, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender(LGBT) health issues have become important public health concerns. This course will focus on key issues in LGBT health, including the health consequences of homophobia and heterosexism, racial and ethnic minorities and LGBT health, globalization, healthcare systems and services. Specific health topics to be addressed include mental health, substance use, violence, sexually transmitted infections, and access to health care. During this course, students will develop a greater understanding of health disparities among LGBT populations.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jhu.edu

Phone Number:

(410) 516-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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