Courses I'll teach at Africa University

Originally, I was assigned to teach in a masters level program called Child and Family Psychology, but the dean of that program was not comfortable assigning me classes, so I'm teaching in my second area of expertise, public health.  (I bet most of you didn't even know that I have a masters degree in epidemiology!  That's a long story for another time. . . )

Here are the courses I'll teach: 

 SHS 208          Family Health (3)    (Undergraduate level)   

This course examines the family as a social institution in a changing society. The role of the family in health promotion at all stages: infancy, adolescent, adult including postmenopausal and post-androposal stages are discussed. Gender issues and health, awareness of ways of reducing mortality and morbidity amongst women through promotion of education of the girl child, advocacy for equality in services, advocacy for women’s rights to control their own fertility, encouraging income generating activities and advocacy for equal job opportunities are examined. Social support systems and the care of the vulnerable in developing countries are examined. The course will also critically examine the current response of national health and social systems to the needs of the child.

SPH 539         Family Reproductive and Child Health (3) (Graduate level)

This course focuses on the anatomy and physiology of the reproductive organs and the reproductive cycle, the various changes that occur at the different stages throughout the lifespan of the male and faemal.  It also considers the promotion of a safe and healthy reproductive life and the prevention and management of diseases related to reproduction.  It also critically examines the relevant international conventions, policies, protocols and legal instruments.  The epidemiology, prevention, care and consequences of the diseases of infancy and childhood including the integrated management of childhood illnesses and immunization are also discussed.