Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This unit presents a global overview of the health of women and their children from family planning through the first years of life. We investigate a variety of determinants of health relevant to these two populations (e.g., exposure to drugs and alcohol, low socio-economic background, cultural background, workplace policies) and how these contribute to particular health outcomes (e.g., peri-natal mental health, pre-term birth, undernutrition). The unit includes case studies spanning the contexts of low to high income countries. There is a focus on developing the cross-cultural capabilities necessary for engaging in child and maternal health research, policy and practice.
The unit will prepare students for graduate employment by equipping them with an ability to integrate the major considerations necessary for engaging in child and maternal health initiatives.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) explain how social, environmental and economic determinants contribute to child and maternal health outcomes in low, middle and high-income countries; (2) explain the current state of the evidence and current best practices for addressing health outcomes relevant to child and maternal health; (3) evaluate child and maternal health initiatives for their appropriateness in addressing a range of determinants in a culturally-capable manner; (4) present a compelling argument for dedicating resources (for e.g., research, practice, infrastructure) to issues relevant to improving child and maternal health; and (5) create communication materials for health professionals and the public describing child and maternal health outcomes, their associated determinants, and the current best practices on prevention and/or treatment.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) group oral presentation; (2) essay; and (3) project design. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Dani Barrington and Associate Professor Tim Roberton
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Enrolment in
- Contact hours
- 3 hours per week for 12 weeks
- Texts
No required text. Unit resources available via Unit Readings
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.