This course introduces participants from the healthcare sector to gender based violence (GBV), including global epidemiology of GBV; health outcomes; seminal research; and clinical best practices for GBV prevention, support, and management. A core curriculum is supplemented by lectures that contextualize the content with specific examples and programs from around the world. The core curriculum introduces learners to a global perspective on gender based violence (GBV), and includes a review with Dr. Claudia Garcia-Moreno of the new WHO guidelines on responding to violence. Students who wish to receive Honors Recognition will complete the honors module, which expands on the core material and highlights special circumstances and programs.
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Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Introduction to GBV - Epidemiology and Health Impact
Health Care Response, Screening, and Psychosocial Support
Clinical Care for GBV Survivors
Additional Materials and Wrap-Up
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- 5 stars81.74%
- 4 stars15.47%
- 3 stars2.38%
- 2 stars0.39%
TOP REVIEWS FROM CONFRONTING GENDER BASED VIOLENCE: GLOBAL LESSONS FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS
Excellent course, well done. Does it have a refresher course ? please recommend other free online courses on GBV /SGBV / VAC
Excellent presentation with good case studies from both developed and developing countries. The forum discussion enabled me to learn from others. The reading resources were also excellent
Excellent course, speaks not only to health professional looking to investigate introductory concepts related to GBV and VAW, but for policy professionals as well
Well thought out course that touches on key aspects of a comprehensive healthcare response to GBV in a variety of international settings.
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