Goals:
The aim of the course is to provide an introduction to the concepts and methods used in sexual and reproductive health research and to equip students with the principles, methods and research skills necessary to conduct policy or program-relevant research. It provides a non-clinical foundation in the main aspects of sexual and reproductive health, including family planning, obstetric health, abortion, adolescent health problem, sexually transmitted infection (STI) and HIV-AIDS. The course is designed mainly for those interested in the developing world but developed world issues are also accommodated. The course explores also the application of human rights perspectives and practices to issues arising around sexuality and reproduction, with a focus on health as a site of key interventions for sexual and reproductive rights.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course, students will able to:
- Discuss basic concepts and current challenges of sexual and reproductive health issues related to National Development Plan and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);
- Appraise the intersection of theory and practice in sexual and reproductive health for the national policy and program;
- Explain the intersection and relationship of sexual and reproductive health, humanitarianism, relief, and development via state and non-state actors (specifically NGOs) in the context of global population health;
- Appraise existing evidence of the academic literature covering sexual and reproductive health interventions in complex emergencies;
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of evidence-based approaches to research of sexual and reproductive health issues;
- Assess and apply these research approaches to inform development, health and social welfare programs;
- Identify and address appropriate research questions in sexual and reproductive health, using methods from a range of public health disciplines;
- Appraise research report or publication to identify effective components of sexual and reproductive health services within Indonesia’s health programs.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of the socio-cultural, political and ethical issues surrounding sexual and reproductive health;