Women´s Care and MidwiferyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

ObjectivesStudents will learn to identify individual, cultural and environmental factors affecting the health of women of different ages.Students will learn to promote women’s health and social well-being and understand the importance of women’s health to the health of their families.Students will learn to recognise their own values and attitudes and understand their influence on their actions.Students will understand the importance of culture and cultural diversity in midwifery.Students will know how to work with individuals and families from different cultural backgrounds.Students will master the treatment process of gynaecological patients.Students will learn to anticipate and analyse changes in a woman’s health, and take the necessary multiprofessional measures.Students will learn to adhere to the values and ethical principles of midwifery.Students will learn to provide customer-driven family planning guidance to women and their partners.

Content

Sexual and Reproductive Health throughout a Woman’s Life CycleHealth risks, problems and midwifery in the life cycle of womenWoman- and family-oriented approachDiversity of familiesProfessional values, ethical guidelines and principles of midwifery and adherence to themCultural factors related to the sexual and reproductive health of individuals, families and societyCultural sensitivity in midwiferyCultural resources and challenges in women’s careEthical conflicts in midwiferyGynaecological MidwiferyGynaecological care environments and pathsSpecial features of the treatment process of gynaecological patientsGynaecological disorders and their treatmentChildlessness and its treatmentMiscarriage and abortion and related treatmentClinical competence in the care of gynaecological patientsGynaecology and endocrinologyFamily PlanningDetermination of the need for pregnancy prevention and contraceptive methodsPrevention of venereal diseases