HES9355 – Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)
Course content
Reproductive health is a well defined and not too controversial concept.
Reproductive rights may not be, as it implies abortion rights, which for some is very complicated. Sexual health is probably easy as long as it only applies to sexually transmitted diseases, but sexual rights, again, may incorporate sexual behaviours that in some settings are seen as very deviant. The course explores why reproductive and sexual health rights are so complicated to implement, and addresses the controversies as well as the very serious health consequences of these restrictions. A gender perspective is the overriding principle for the analysis.Taking a global perspective means we will work with cases from both low- middle and high income countries.
Content
- Definitions and concepts
- Social determinants of health and illness, inequities in health
- Human Rights and Reproductive Justice framework
- Health systems Governance and quality of care
- Advocacy and research in SRHR
Learning outcome
Knowledge
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Explain the central concepts in Reproductive Health and Rights
- Illustrate the relationship between the social determinants of health, health inequity and social injustice in the context of Reproductive Health and Rights
- Recognize and describe political, social and cultural aspects related to reproductive –health and rights
Skills
You will learn to:
- Map and assess global actors’ roles, efforts and challenges in ensuring equity in access to Reproductive healthcare services
- Critically analyze the relationship between health systems, governance and quality of reproductive health care.
- Develop an analytical framework and a methodological, interdisciplinary approach to understanding the gender, legal and health dimensions in human rights.
- Appraise global challenges related to reproductive health and rights and identify opportunities for advocacy and research
General competence
You will be able to:
- Engage effectively in debates on health policies issues relevant to reproductive health and rights.
- Identify human rights issues that can be subject to research for policy change
Admission
PhD candidates admitted to a PhD programme at UiO apply in StudentWeb
Applicants who are not admitted to a PhD programme at UiO must apply for a right to study in S?knadsWeb before they can apply for PhD courses in medicine and health Sciences.
Prerequisites
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic knowledge of health issues.
Teaching
The course consists of lectures and seminars/small group work. In the seminars, the students do exercises and assignments related to the course. 80% attendance in the seminars/ group work is required to be eligible to take the exam. Attendance will be registered.
Examination
The exam will be a home exam in the form of an essay.
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Use of sources and citation
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Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.
Explanations and appeals
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Special examination arrangements
Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.