7. Knowledge check: Addressing gender in health programming
Addressing Gender in Health ProgrammingKnowledge Check Now that you’ve completed this session, test your knowledge on this subject. Taking this quiz will reinforce key points and identify gaps in learning. Question Which of the following terms refer(s) to whether or not a project addresses gender issues? Gender blind Gender aware Gender accommodating Answer Gender blind […]
6. Common approaches to gender-transformative programming​
Three of the most common gender-transformative strategies for sexual and reproductive health programs are women’s empowerment, gender equitable men’s engagement, and gender-synchronized approaches.   Women’s Empowerment Empowerment is the expansion of people’s capacity to make and act upon decisions affecting all aspects of their lives—including decisions related to health—by proactively addressing socioeconomic, and other power […]
5. Case studies: Gender in health programming
For the following series of case studies, focus on classifying the project’s intended objective and design. Case Study 1: Condom Social Marketing in Bolivia Questions for consideration As you read the case study, consider the following questions: What is the main health concern that this case study is trying to address? What can men and women […]
4. Addressing gender in health programming
Overview Sexual and reproductive health projects vary by design, implementation, and evaluation. Researchers investigate different questions Policymakers design and implement effective policies Health workers seek to address unmet needs in their communities While several factors influence the design, implementation, and evaluation of a sexual and reproductive health intervention, projects should always use gender integration strategies to maximize their ability to improve health […]
3. Knowledge check: Gender terms and concepts
Gender Terms and Concepts Knowledge Recap Now that you’ve completed this session, test your knowledge on this subject. Taking this quiz will reinforce key points and identify gaps in learning. Question Parents are often eager to learn the _____ of a new baby. Gender Incorrect Try again Sex Correct! Question Whose health is affected by […]
Case study: Newborn and child health—Hassan’s treatment
question What are the chances of Hassan dying because of this diarrheal illness? 25% Incorrect Try again 50% Correct! 75% Incorrect Try again apply Note the resources available to you at the hospital in the refugee camp. More Diarrheal Disease. Disease Control Priorities, 3rd edition, and the chapter on Diarrheal Diseases. HoppuK, Sri Ranganathan S. Essential medicines for […]
Case study: Newborn and child health—Hassan’s hydration
apply Watch Apply Child Malnutrition: What? How? And when to Refer. See WHO Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) set of distance learning modules, Module 4. Video summary here. Return to Hassan’s physical exam Continue to Hassan’s treatment
Case study: Newborn and child health—Hassan’s physical exam
Physical examVitals: T 101.2F HR 140 BP 90/50 RR 40 W 9.2kg General: Intermittently irritable and restless, sunken eyes CV: RR, nl S1/S2, II/VI systolic murmur in LLSB Pulm: Mild tachypnea, CTAB Abd: Soft, nondistended, hyperactive BS, mild TTP throughout Ext: 2+ distal pulses, no LE edema, cap refill >3 sec, thin extremities, abdominal skin […]
Case study: Newborn and child health—Nasir’s son
Nasir’s son, Hassan, is now 2 years old. Since the delivery, he has not been seen by a healthcare provider. Due to the conflict in the area, the local health center has not been operational, and he received no vaccinations. He was breastfed until 5 months, when Nasir became pregnant again.Hassan has had 6 days […]
Case study: Newborn and child health—Nasir’s village
Two years laterThe dry season was increasingly severe in the village where Nasir and her family lived. Historically low rain fall caused the river to dry, and the crops of the prior 2 years yielded no food. Increasing conflict between government and militants meant no international aid had reached her village in the last 9 […]