GW: History of Maternal and Child Health
This course discusses the history of womenâs and maternal child health in the broader context of public health history. We will explore how these historical contexts continue to manifest and influence equitable health care access and utilization for women, youth, and children.
Learning Journey Context
This course serves as an entry point into Health, building foundational knowledge before moving on to advanced frameworks or specialized paths.
Relevant for professionals pursuing roles within Health.
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What Youâll Learn
Women's health and maternal and child health represents an important but often overlooked role in the broader context of public health history. Historical, social, cultural views of womenâs roles have influenced womenâs health and healthcare access. They have also contributed to the health inequities experienced by women and MCH populations globally. We will discuss how these historical contexts continue to manifest and influence equitable health care access and utilization for women, youth, and children.
Outcomes
- Describe how cultural, social, and political factors have historically influenced the health of women and girls..
- Discuss how historical understandings of womenâs health continue to influence the quality of care that is received by MCH populations.
- Describe the multilevel factors that perpetuate health inequities and disparities for women and girls.
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