Introduction to Maternal and Child Health

3 credits · Graduate School - DKU

Provides global perspectives on maternal and child health research, practice, and policy. Utilizes case analysis to examine health challenges facing women, children, health providers, and policymakers in some of the world's most disadvantaged communities. Addresses maternal health, infant health, and early childhood development. Special focus on low- and middle-income countries. Discussion includes: data and measurement, health system challenges, public health interventions and programs, policy and advocacy. Topics include: reproductive health, delivery and postnatal care, nutrition, immunization. Designed for graduate and advanced undergraduate students. Taught at Duke Kunshan University.