HE 213 Women’s Health Issues

Lecture Hours: 3
Credits: 3

Examines selected health issues and their physical and emotional effects on women. Topics include: body image, eating disorders, reproductive life, sexually transmitted infections, violence, menopause, cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s disease, and the politics of women’s health.

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115 (or higher), or completion of WR 090 (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Analyze factors that impact different dimensions of women’s health.
Create a plan to reduce the risk of unplanned pregnancy, chronic disease or sexually transmitted infection.
Describe issues related to health disparities among women.
Explain the impact of culture on women’s health and practices.
Articulate concepts relating to women’s sexual health, reproduction and aging.

Content Outline

Politics of Women’s Health
- The Women’s Health Movement
- Current challenges in Women’s Health in US and worldwide
Body Image and Eating Disorders
Sexual Health
- Sexual anatomy
- Menstruation
- Common sexual health conditions
- Gender identity
- Social influences on sexuality
Birth Control
- Contraceptive methods
- Emergency contraception
- Abortion
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Parenting considerations
- Pregnancy
- Labor and Birth
- Breastfeeding
- Childbearing Loss
- Infertility
Violence Against Women
- Types of violence
- Common elements of abuse
- Physical, emotional, spiritual, and social consequences of abuse
- Leaving the abusive relationship
Women and Aging
- Menopause
- Hysterectomy
- Hormone replacement therapy
Mental Health
Chronic Diseases and Health Conditions
- Cardiovascular disease
- Osteoporosis
- Diabetes mellitus
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Cancer