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Reproductive Health
BNS 213: Reproductive Health
A foundational course covering adolescent health, the principles of safe motherhood, family planning methods, and the regulations governing midwifery in Uganda.
Course Content
Explore the detailed topics covered in Reproductive Health I.
Adolescent Health
Self-awareness & Family DynamicsNotes coming soon
Sexuality, Puberty & AdolescenceNotes coming soon
Adolescent Crisis & Drug UseNotes coming soon
Premarital Sex & PregnanciesNotes coming soon
Youth-friendly Health ServicesNotes coming soon
Post-abortal CareNotes coming soon
Safe Motherhood
Maternal Morbidity & MortalityNotes coming soon
Pillars of Safe MotherhoodNotes coming soon
Management of High-Risk PregnancyNotes coming soon
Role of Husbands in Safe MotherhoodNotes coming soon
Role of the CommunityNotes coming soon
Family Planning
Role of Nurse/MidwivesNotes coming soon
Hormonal ContraceptionNotes coming soon
Barrier Methods & SpermicidesNotes coming soon
Natural & Permanent MethodsNotes coming soon
Emergency ContraceptionNotes coming soon
Improving FP ServicesNotes coming soon
Regulations Governing Midwifery in Uganda
Enrollment & RegistrationNotes coming soon
Legal Duties of a MidwifeNotes coming soon
Documentation & MalpracticeNotes coming soon
Continuing Medical EducationNotes coming soon
Supervisory AuthorityNotes coming soon
Code of ConductNotes coming soon
Key References
A selection of key texts and resources cited in this course unit.
- Monga, A & Baker, P, (2006) Obstetrics by Ten Teachers: A Hodder Arnold Publication
- Varney, H, Kriebs, JM & Gegor, CL ( 2003) Varney's Midwifery: Jones & Bartlett Learning
- Fraser, DM & Cooper, MA. (2009) Myles' Textbook for Midwives, Churchill Livingstone
- Grobler, F. (2003). Contraception Theory and Practice. (4th Ed.). Vanschaik: Pretoria.
- Lowdermilk, Dl & Perry, S (2007). Maternity and Women' Health Care; Mosby
- WHO/John Hopkins University (2006). Family Planning: handbook for providers: J/Hopkins
- Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council (2001). Midwifery Handbook and Guide to Practice: UNMC-MOH, Uganda.
