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Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH & FAMILY PLANNING-Fall Semester2+025
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelSecond Cycle (Master's Degree)
Course TypeElective
Course CoordinatorAssoc.Prof. Pınar IRMAK VURAL
Name of Lecturer(s)Prof.Dr. Ergül ASLAN
Assistant(s)
AimIn the fields regarding reproductive health, sexual health and family planning: to assess the individuals by a nursing approach; to realize (their) health-saving and renewing roles in an integrative approach; and to contribute to determining the standards.
Course ContentThis course contains; 1. Discussing the course content and preparing for the seminar,2. Reproductive Health and Reproductive Rights,3. Sexuality and Sexual Health,4. Gender and Effects on Health of Gender,5. Women’s Health Status in the world and Turkey,6. General Survey of Family Planning Services,7. Unwanted Pregnancy and Abortion,8. Family Planning Counseling,9. Family Planing Counselling in Special Cases,10. Contraseptive Methods,11. New Approaches to Family Planning,12. Infertility,12. Assisted Reproductive Techniques,13. Going through some literature and debating on the contemporary resources.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1.Contribute to forming the standards regarding performing the services of reproductive health in the primary health care services by explaining where it is within the primary health care services and definition of the reproductive health and reproductive rights.10, 16, 9A
2.Not only does evaluate the social values and differences of belief by developing awareness on sexuality, sexual health, gender and its effects on health, but also may provide support and consultancy without prejudice in topics about sexuality.10, 16, 9A
3.Explain the population exchange in both Turkiye and the world, the negative effects of the unintended pregnancies on primarily the women’s health, and the role of family planning in prevention of these.10, 16, 9A
4.Give mentoring in line with the steps of family-planning consultancy for individuals, society and special groups in order to provide a service for qualified family-planning.10, 16, 9A
5.Carry out the attempt and support principles special to infertility’s diagnosis and treatment methods16, 9A
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
11. Discussing the course content and preparing for the seminar
22. Reproductive Health and Reproductive Rights
33. Sexuality and Sexual Health
44. Gender and Effects on Health of Gender
55. Women’s Health Status in the world and Turkey
66. General Survey of Family Planning Services
77. Unwanted Pregnancy and Abortion
88. Family Planning Counseling
99. Family Planing Counselling in Special Cases
1010. Contraseptive Methods
1111. New Approaches to Family Planning
1212. Infertility
1312. Assisted Reproductive Techniques
1413. Going through some literature and debating on the contemporary resources
Resources
Benagiano G, From fertility regulation to reproductive health, Khanna J, Van Look PFA, Griffin PD, (Eds), In: Challenges in reproductive health research Biennial Report 1992- 1993, Geneva, World Health Organization, 1994; pp. 31-33. Comprehensive Counselling for Reproductive Health: An Integrated Curriculum, Trainers Manual, ENGENDERHEALTH, New York, 2003, Counseling the Postabortion the client: Engender Health, http://www.engenderhealth.org/ res/offc/ councel/ ccrh/index.htl Definitions and Indicators in Family Planning, Maternal & Child Health and Reproductive Health, World Health Organization, Family and Reproductive Health European Regional Office, 1999, pp.12 Defining Reproductive Health & Reproductive Rights, In: Action for the 21st Century: Reproductive Health & Rights for All Summary report of recommended actions on reproductive health, International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), Cairo, Egypt, ICPD, September 1994; pp. 10. Fathalla MF, Reproductive health in world: two decades of progress and the challenge ahead, Khanna J, Van Look PFA, Griffin PD, (Eds), In: Reproductive health: a key to a brighter future Biennial Report 1990-1991 Special 20th anniversary issue, Geneva, World Health Organization, 1992; pp. 3-32. FFPRHC Guidance (October 2003): First prescription of combined oral contraception, The journal of family planning and reproductive health care, Vol 29, No:4, October 2003. “Gender and Health”, Technical Paper, World Health Organization publication- Geneva,Switzerland, 1998. “Handbook for Mainstreaming-A Gender Perspective in the Health Sector” Swidish International Development Cooperation Agency Publication- 1997,Stockholm-Sweeden. “Intrauterin devices and pelvic inflammatory disease: an international perspective.” Farley TM, Rosenberg MJ, Rowe PJ, Chen JH, Meirik O. (Special programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction, WHO, Geneva, Switzerland) Lancet 1992 Mar 28; 339(8796):785-8. “Intrauterin device and upper-genital tract infection: Review. Grimes D.A. Lancet Sep 2000, 356:1013-19. IPPF Charter on Sexual and Reproductive Rights, Vision 2000, International Planned Parenthood Federation, 1996, Benson Production, UK LAM (Lactational Amenorrhea Method): A Modern Postpartum Contraceptive Method for Women who Breastfeed. Training Module for Health and Family Planning Service Providers. The LINKAGES Project, Academy for Educational Development. Updated March 2004. Low Literacy Standard Days Method Screening Card. Institute for Reproductive Health, Georgetown University “Medical Eligibility CriteRİA for Contraceptive Use” Third Edition 2004, Reproductive Health and Research World Health Organization, Geneva. www.who.int/reproductive-health/publications/MEC_3/mec.pdf “Population and Development”, Programme of Action adopted at the International Conference on Population and Development,Cairo,5-13 September 1994. United Nations Population Reports: KAYNAK, Danışmanlık Rehberi, Cilt XXVI, sayı 4, Aralık 1998. Reconsidering the Rationale, Scope, and Quality of FAmily Planning Programs. The Population Council, New York, 1994). Reproductive, Infant and Child Health, Green LW, Ottoson JM (Eds), In: Community Health Seventh Edition, Vancouver, British Columbia, Mosby-Year Book, Inc., 1994; pp. 119-146. Safe Abortion, Technical and Policy Guidance for Health Systems, WHO, 2003. “Selected practice recommendations for contraceptive use, 1st edition, WHO 2002, www.who.int/ reproductive-health/ publications/ rhr_02_7/ index.htm “Strategic Action Plan- for the Health of Women in Europe”, WHO/EURO publication- 2001 Copenhagen. Standard Days Method. Institute for Reproductive Health, Georgetown University / JHPIEGO. ReproLearn CD. 2003. Tietze C, Henshaw SK: Induced Abortion: A World Review, 6th edn. The Alan Guttmacher Institute, New York, 1986 Tyler C Jr. Epidemiology of abortion. IPPF Med Bull. 1976 Jun; 10(3):3. “United Nations Development Programme (1995 , 1997), Human Development Reports 1995,1997. UNDP publication,New York USA. “Unwanted Pregnancy” Safe Motherhood General Facts Sheets. Family Care International, New York, 1997. “Women’s Health Towards a Better World” World Health Organisation Geneva 1994 World Health Organization (WHO). Selected practice recommendations for contraceptive use. Geneva. Switzerland: WHO, 2002.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
1. Has knowledge for develop and deepen to their information in particular fields of nursing as based on nursing graduate degree level qualifications
X
2
2. Comprehend to interdisciplinary interaction associated with the area of expertise.
X
3
Has proper knowledge of nursing practices and related regulations.
4
3.Has projection ability to research and practice to theoretical knowledge acquired in the field of Nursing.
X
5
4.Can interpret knowledge that integrating information from different disciplines to knowledge acquired in the field of nursing and create new knowledge.
6
5.Configures professional practices according to scientific research in healthcare, developing technology and current health policies.
X
7
6.Carry out a study that required special competence in the field of nursing, with the light of acquired knowledge and skills.
8
7.Has the abilities that required proficiency in nursing as to assesment a problem, to determine a method for solution of problem, to collect data, to analyze, and responsibility.
9
8.Makes leadership for solving of expected or not problems related to nursing profession
10
9. Develops a behavior that open to development in health care that changing information constantly and adopt with lifelong learning
11
10.Follow national and international professional literature that up to date in the field of nursing and transfer to results of scientific studies and systematic
X
12
11. Uses English in sufficient level (at least B2 level of European Language Portfolio) to reach international literature in nursing field and to contribute.
13
12. Takes role in research, projects and events in cooperation with medical team and other disciplines with a decent awareness of social accountability.
14
13. Takes an active role in the work of professional organizations
15
14.Be able to data collection, interpretation, implementation and control introduction of social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in expertise field of nursing and teach these values.
16
15.Take responsibility for planning, organization, implementation, evaluation, and coordination of nursing services as individual and a team member in management activities based on post-graduate education information, evaluates the results within the framework of quality processes.

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 50
Rate of Final Exam to Success 50
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours14228
Guided Problem Solving14228
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report12020
Term Project000
Presentation of Project / Seminar11010
Quiz12828
Midterm Exam12020
General Exam12828
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)162
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(162/30)5
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

Detail Informations of the Course

Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH & FAMILY PLANNING-Fall Semester2+025
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelSecond Cycle (Master's Degree)
Course TypeElective
Course CoordinatorAssoc.Prof. Pınar IRMAK VURAL
Name of Lecturer(s)Prof.Dr. Ergül ASLAN
Assistant(s)
AimIn the fields regarding reproductive health, sexual health and family planning: to assess the individuals by a nursing approach; to realize (their) health-saving and renewing roles in an integrative approach; and to contribute to determining the standards.
Course ContentThis course contains; 1. Discussing the course content and preparing for the seminar,2. Reproductive Health and Reproductive Rights,3. Sexuality and Sexual Health,4. Gender and Effects on Health of Gender,5. Women’s Health Status in the world and Turkey,6. General Survey of Family Planning Services,7. Unwanted Pregnancy and Abortion,8. Family Planning Counseling,9. Family Planing Counselling in Special Cases,10. Contraseptive Methods,11. New Approaches to Family Planning,12. Infertility,12. Assisted Reproductive Techniques,13. Going through some literature and debating on the contemporary resources.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1.Contribute to forming the standards regarding performing the services of reproductive health in the primary health care services by explaining where it is within the primary health care services and definition of the reproductive health and reproductive rights.10, 16, 9A
2.Not only does evaluate the social values and differences of belief by developing awareness on sexuality, sexual health, gender and its effects on health, but also may provide support and consultancy without prejudice in topics about sexuality.10, 16, 9A
3.Explain the population exchange in both Turkiye and the world, the negative effects of the unintended pregnancies on primarily the women’s health, and the role of family planning in prevention of these.10, 16, 9A
4.Give mentoring in line with the steps of family-planning consultancy for individuals, society and special groups in order to provide a service for qualified family-planning.10, 16, 9A
5.Carry out the attempt and support principles special to infertility’s diagnosis and treatment methods16, 9A
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
11. Discussing the course content and preparing for the seminar
22. Reproductive Health and Reproductive Rights
33. Sexuality and Sexual Health
44. Gender and Effects on Health of Gender
55. Women’s Health Status in the world and Turkey
66. General Survey of Family Planning Services
77. Unwanted Pregnancy and Abortion
88. Family Planning Counseling
99. Family Planing Counselling in Special Cases
1010. Contraseptive Methods
1111. New Approaches to Family Planning
1212. Infertility
1312. Assisted Reproductive Techniques
1413. Going through some literature and debating on the contemporary resources
Resources
Benagiano G, From fertility regulation to reproductive health, Khanna J, Van Look PFA, Griffin PD, (Eds), In: Challenges in reproductive health research Biennial Report 1992- 1993, Geneva, World Health Organization, 1994; pp. 31-33. Comprehensive Counselling for Reproductive Health: An Integrated Curriculum, Trainers Manual, ENGENDERHEALTH, New York, 2003, Counseling the Postabortion the client: Engender Health, http://www.engenderhealth.org/ res/offc/ councel/ ccrh/index.htl Definitions and Indicators in Family Planning, Maternal & Child Health and Reproductive Health, World Health Organization, Family and Reproductive Health European Regional Office, 1999, pp.12 Defining Reproductive Health & Reproductive Rights, In: Action for the 21st Century: Reproductive Health & Rights for All Summary report of recommended actions on reproductive health, International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), Cairo, Egypt, ICPD, September 1994; pp. 10. Fathalla MF, Reproductive health in world: two decades of progress and the challenge ahead, Khanna J, Van Look PFA, Griffin PD, (Eds), In: Reproductive health: a key to a brighter future Biennial Report 1990-1991 Special 20th anniversary issue, Geneva, World Health Organization, 1992; pp. 3-32. FFPRHC Guidance (October 2003): First prescription of combined oral contraception, The journal of family planning and reproductive health care, Vol 29, No:4, October 2003. “Gender and Health”, Technical Paper, World Health Organization publication- Geneva,Switzerland, 1998. “Handbook for Mainstreaming-A Gender Perspective in the Health Sector” Swidish International Development Cooperation Agency Publication- 1997,Stockholm-Sweeden. “Intrauterin devices and pelvic inflammatory disease: an international perspective.” Farley TM, Rosenberg MJ, Rowe PJ, Chen JH, Meirik O. (Special programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction, WHO, Geneva, Switzerland) Lancet 1992 Mar 28; 339(8796):785-8. “Intrauterin device and upper-genital tract infection: Review. Grimes D.A. Lancet Sep 2000, 356:1013-19. IPPF Charter on Sexual and Reproductive Rights, Vision 2000, International Planned Parenthood Federation, 1996, Benson Production, UK LAM (Lactational Amenorrhea Method): A Modern Postpartum Contraceptive Method for Women who Breastfeed. Training Module for Health and Family Planning Service Providers. The LINKAGES Project, Academy for Educational Development. Updated March 2004. Low Literacy Standard Days Method Screening Card. Institute for Reproductive Health, Georgetown University “Medical Eligibility CriteRİA for Contraceptive Use” Third Edition 2004, Reproductive Health and Research World Health Organization, Geneva. www.who.int/reproductive-health/publications/MEC_3/mec.pdf “Population and Development”, Programme of Action adopted at the International Conference on Population and Development,Cairo,5-13 September 1994. United Nations Population Reports: KAYNAK, Danışmanlık Rehberi, Cilt XXVI, sayı 4, Aralık 1998. Reconsidering the Rationale, Scope, and Quality of FAmily Planning Programs. The Population Council, New York, 1994). Reproductive, Infant and Child Health, Green LW, Ottoson JM (Eds), In: Community Health Seventh Edition, Vancouver, British Columbia, Mosby-Year Book, Inc., 1994; pp. 119-146. Safe Abortion, Technical and Policy Guidance for Health Systems, WHO, 2003. “Selected practice recommendations for contraceptive use, 1st edition, WHO 2002, www.who.int/ reproductive-health/ publications/ rhr_02_7/ index.htm “Strategic Action Plan- for the Health of Women in Europe”, WHO/EURO publication- 2001 Copenhagen. Standard Days Method. Institute for Reproductive Health, Georgetown University / JHPIEGO. ReproLearn CD. 2003. Tietze C, Henshaw SK: Induced Abortion: A World Review, 6th edn. The Alan Guttmacher Institute, New York, 1986 Tyler C Jr. Epidemiology of abortion. IPPF Med Bull. 1976 Jun; 10(3):3. “United Nations Development Programme (1995 , 1997), Human Development Reports 1995,1997. UNDP publication,New York USA. “Unwanted Pregnancy” Safe Motherhood General Facts Sheets. Family Care International, New York, 1997. “Women’s Health Towards a Better World” World Health Organisation Geneva 1994 World Health Organization (WHO). Selected practice recommendations for contraceptive use. Geneva. Switzerland: WHO, 2002.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
1. Has knowledge for develop and deepen to their information in particular fields of nursing as based on nursing graduate degree level qualifications
X
2
2. Comprehend to interdisciplinary interaction associated with the area of expertise.
X
3
Has proper knowledge of nursing practices and related regulations.
4
3.Has projection ability to research and practice to theoretical knowledge acquired in the field of Nursing.
X
5
4.Can interpret knowledge that integrating information from different disciplines to knowledge acquired in the field of nursing and create new knowledge.
6
5.Configures professional practices according to scientific research in healthcare, developing technology and current health policies.
X
7
6.Carry out a study that required special competence in the field of nursing, with the light of acquired knowledge and skills.
8
7.Has the abilities that required proficiency in nursing as to assesment a problem, to determine a method for solution of problem, to collect data, to analyze, and responsibility.
9
8.Makes leadership for solving of expected or not problems related to nursing profession
10
9. Develops a behavior that open to development in health care that changing information constantly and adopt with lifelong learning
11
10.Follow national and international professional literature that up to date in the field of nursing and transfer to results of scientific studies and systematic
X
12
11. Uses English in sufficient level (at least B2 level of European Language Portfolio) to reach international literature in nursing field and to contribute.
13
12. Takes role in research, projects and events in cooperation with medical team and other disciplines with a decent awareness of social accountability.
14
13. Takes an active role in the work of professional organizations
15
14.Be able to data collection, interpretation, implementation and control introduction of social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in expertise field of nursing and teach these values.
16
15.Take responsibility for planning, organization, implementation, evaluation, and coordination of nursing services as individual and a team member in management activities based on post-graduate education information, evaluates the results within the framework of quality processes.

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 50
Rate of Final Exam to Success 50
Total 100

Numerical Data

Student Success

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