Chabot College
October 1999
Outline for Health 4
Women and Health
Catalog Description:
4 - Women and Health
3 units
Health issues that affect women in contemporary American society. Exploration of current health
concerns, legislation, medical practices, attitudes and behaviors that promote health and wellness. 3
hours.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1.
identify steps to personal health care;
2.
describe female anatomy and physiology;
3.
develop strategies to maintain a healthy lifestyle in the areas of:
eating and exercise patterns
occupational health
substance use and abuse
4.
identify multicultural differences in the healthcare delivery system;
5.
explain the components of responsible health care;
6.
explain the issues and choices in relationships;
7.
identify and evaluate reproductive choices;
8.
identify the risks and prevention of diseases that impact on women;
9.
identify issues of major life transitions;
10.
analyze the image of women in media and advertising;
11.
list the protective legislation and resources for women.
Course Content:
1.
Personal Health
a.
personal health story
b.
body image/self-esteem
c.
stress management
d.
female anatomy and physiology
e.
personal health care
2.
Lifestyle Concerns
a.
eating patterns
b.
exercise patterns
c.
cardiovascular diseases
d.
common gynecological infections/disorders
e.
occupational health concerns
f.
use and abuse of drugs
g.
cancer
3.
Access to Health Care
a.
multicultural differences in the healthcare delivery system
b.
responsible health care
c.
basic gynecological exams
d.
rights and responsibilities
Chabot College
Course Outline for Health 4, Page 2
October 1999
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Reproductive Choices
a.
birth control
b.
genetic counseling and technology
c.
abortion
d.
pregnancy
Relationships
a.
single
b.
couple (heterosexual/homosexual)
c.
parenthood (adoption, childbirth/postpartum, parenting one's parent)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
a.
myths and risks
b.
prevention and treatment
Marking Life Passages
a.
birthing
b.
menarche
c.
menopause
d.
aging
d.
death
Special Concerns
a.
critical analysis of women in the media and advertising
b.
violence against women
c.
political action
Methods of Presentation:
1.
Lecture-discussion
2.
Audio-visual aids
3.
Guest speakers
Typical Assignments:
1.
Journal
2.
Reading
3.
Genealogic chart
4.
Group project
5.
Methods of Evaluating Students Progress:
A combination of the following criteria compose the student progress:
1.
Examinations
2.
Quizzes
3.
Written assignments
4.
Group project
5.
Final examination
Textbook(s):
The New Our Bodies, Ourselves - The Boston Women's Health Book Collective
Simon and Schuster Inc., 1998
Special Student Materials:
None
revised 12/99