The overall goal of this program is to train specialists in applied women health issues. The Applied Women health program is an interdisciplinary disciplinary course that exposes students to a wide range of content that is cross-listed and contains courses that address feminists, women health and gender issues. Within this program students are given theoretical and practical understanding of the interrelationship between gender, culture, biomedical and psychosocial factors that influence women health and illness.
After completing the program, students will be able to:
- Identify and analyze social, economic, cultural, political and environmental barriers to women and community health in general
- Demonstrate a holistic understanding of the social determinants of health at micro and macro levels
- Carryout gender mainstreaming exercises in women and reproductive healthcare and policy
- Critique the complex causes of the healthcare system inadequacies in addressing women health and development
- Design and implement women health promotion programs at national, regional and international levels
Develop and advocate for women health programs that bridge gaps in reproductive healthcare policy and service delivery.
