This course will review challenges for maternal and newborn health in the developing world, where a great many women and babies are suffering from complications during pregnancy, childbirth, and the days following birth. Themes covered include the epidemiology of maternal and newborn mortality and morbidity, relevant issues for the global health workforce, community-based interventions to improve maternal and newborn health and survival, and sociocultural dynamics surrounding birth.
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Introduction to Maternal Mortality and Morbidity in the Global Context
Welcome to Module 1! This course will discuss the global health implications of pregnancy and childbirth in the developing world, where far too many women and babies die from complications during pregnancy, childbirth, and soon after childbirth. Themes covered in this module include an introduction to maternal care, an in-depth look at the numbers, and a look at maternal mortality and morbidity in a global context.
2 heures pour terminer
5 vidéos (Total 37 min), 3 lectures, 1 quiz
5 vidéos
Introduction10 min
A Closer Look at the Numbers 5 min
Causes of Death 7 min
Signs of Progress 5 min
Accelerating the Global Response 8 min
3 lectures
Course Overview10 min
About Us10 min
Readings & Resources10 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Introduction to Maternal Mortality and Morbidity in the Global Context30 min
2 heures pour terminer
Introduction to Maternal Mortality and Morbidity in the U.S. Context
In this module you’ll visit the United States where, believe it or not, maternal mortality rate is actually on the rise! In fact, maternal mortality has doubled in the U.S. during the last two decades. Why is that? And what can be done to reverse this trend? Along the way you’ll meet a physician and her patient who will help us answer some of these questions.
2 heures pour terminer
7 vidéos (Total 65 min), 1 lecture, 1 quiz
7 vidéos
Introduction10 min
Trends and Disparities in U.S. Maternal Mortality 11 min
Severe Maternal Morbidity7 min
Primary Prevention of Maternal Deaths 3 min
Interview with Diana Childers and Dr. Wendy Book 10 min
Secondary Prevention of Maternal Death 11 min
When Prevention Fails: Maternal Mortality Review 11 min
1 lecture
Readings & Resources10 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Introduction to Maternal Mortality and Morbidity in the US 30 min
1 heure pour terminer
The Impact of the Health Care Workforce Shortage
In this module we’ll be discussing the critical importance of having an adequate and well-trained health workforce for reducing maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality. We’ll be discussing the problems of shortage and maldistribution, as well as some important strategies for addressing these problems such as task shifting and task sharing.
1 heure pour terminer
6 vidéos (Total 45 min), 1 lecture, 1 quiz
6 vidéos
Maldistribution & Migration 6 min
Shortage, Maldistribution, & Migration Solutions 6 min
Task Shifting vs. Task Sharing 8 min
The Effectiveness of Task Shifting & Task Sharing 10 min
Policy Issues 6 min
1 lecture
Readings & Resources10 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
The Impact of the Health Care Workforce Shortage on Maternal and Newborn Care30 min
1 heure pour terminer
Emergency Obstetric Care & Health Facility Services
In this module, we will learn about a globally recognized package of such interventions called emergency obstetric care, or EmOC. We will spend some time learning about how emergency obstetric care is assessed and monitored at the national and sub-national levels, including quality improvement measures. Lastly, we will consider some key challenges and potential solutions in developing country contexts.
1 heure pour terminer
6 vidéos (Total 39 min), 1 lecture, 1 quiz
6 vidéos
Introduction 6 min
EmOC Signal Functions6 min
United Nations Process Indicators for Monitoring EmOC 8 min
EmOC Monitoring and Assessment 5 min
Quality Improvement in EmOC 3 min
Challenges to EmOC Implementation in Developing Country Contexts8 min
1 lecture
Readings & Resources10 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Emergency Obstetric Care: Health Facility Services that Support Maternal Health and Survival30 min
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Meilleurs avis pour L'ACCOUCHEMENT : UNE PERSPECTIVE INTERNATIONALE
par L29 oct. 2020
This course were very useful for midwifery practice by authentical information and helpful teachers.
par ZZ22 juil. 2020
Great informative course bringing to light Women’s Health and global childbirth!
par DS18 juin 2020
It's an Excellent course to learn about maternal and child health.
par AB6 avr. 2018
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