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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 Dynamics Sexuality, Puberty & Adolescence Adolescent Crisis & Drug Use Premarital Sex & Pregnancies Youth-friendly Health Services Post-abortal Care

Safe Motherhood

Maternal Morbidity & Mortality Pillars of Safe Motherhood Management of High-Risk Pregnancy Role of Husbands in Safe Motherhood Role of the Community

Family Planning

Role of Nurse/Midwives Hormonal Contraception Barrier Methods & Spermicides Natural & Permanent Methods Emergency Contraception Improving FP Services

Regulations Governing Midwifery in Uganda

Enrollment & Registration Legal Duties of a Midwife Documentation & Malpractice Continuing Medical Education Supervisory Authority Code of Conduct

Key References

A selection of key texts and resources cited in this course unit.

  1. Monga, A & Baker, P, (2006) Obstetrics by Ten Teachers: A Hodder Arnold Publication
  2. Varney, H, Kriebs, JM & Gegor, CL ( 2003) Varney's Midwifery: Jones & Bartlett Learning
  3. Fraser, DM & Cooper, MA. (2009) Myles' Textbook for Midwives, Churchill Livingstone
  4. Grobler, F. (2003). Contraception Theory and Practice. (4th Ed.). Vanschaik: Pretoria.
  5. Lowdermilk, Dl & Perry, S (2007). Maternity and Women' Health Care; Mosby
  6. WHO/John Hopkins University (2006). Family Planning: handbook for providers: J/Hopkins
  7. Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council (2001). Midwifery Handbook and Guide to Practice: UNMC-MOH, Uganda.
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