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.
ofrecido por
Childbirth: A Global Perspective
Universidad EmoryAcerca de este Curso
3737 vistas recientes
Fechas lÃmite flexibles
Restablece las fechas lÃmite en función de tus horarios.
Certificado para compartir
Obtén un certificado al finalizar
100Â % en lÃnea
Comienza de inmediato y aprende a tu propio ritmo.
Nivel intermedio
Aprox. 9 horas para completar
Inglés (English)
SubtÃtulos: Francés (French), Portugués (europeo), Ruso (Russian), Inglés (English), Español (Spanish)
Fechas lÃmite flexibles
Restablece las fechas lÃmite en función de tus horarios.
Certificado para compartir
Obtén un certificado al finalizar
100Â % en lÃnea
Comienza de inmediato y aprende a tu propio ritmo.
Nivel intermedio
Aprox. 9 horas para completar
Inglés (English)
SubtÃtulos: Francés (French), Portugués (europeo), Ruso (Russian), Inglés (English), Español (Spanish)
ofrecido por
Universidad Emory
Emory University, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is one of the world's leading research universities. Its mission is to create, preserve, teach and apply knowledge in the service of humanity.
Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso
2 horas para completar
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 horas para completar
5 videos (Total 37 minutos), 3 lecturas, 1 cuestionario
2 horas para completar
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 horas para completar
7 videos (Total 65 minutos), 1 lectura, 1 cuestionario
1 hora para completar
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 hora para completar
6 videos (Total 45 minutos), 1 lectura, 1 cuestionario
1 hora para completar
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 hora para completar
6 videos (Total 39 minutos), 1 lectura, 1 cuestionario
Reseñas
- 5 stars71,42Â %
- 4 stars24,28Â %
- 3 stars4,28Â %
Principales reseñas sobre CHILDBIRTH: A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
por L29 de oct. de 2020
This course were very useful for midwifery practice by authentical information and helpful teachers.
por DS18 de jun. de 2020
It's an Excellent course to learn about maternal and child health.
por LM31 de ene. de 2022
Good course. Great content, but even though I finished all assignments (review and have been reviewed for my final essay), I must wait 6 weeks from starting the course in order for me to"finish" it.
por AB7 de sep. de 2016
I like access to learn childbirth Emory university !
Preguntas Frecuentes
¿Cuándo podré acceder a las lecciones y tareas?
¿Qué recibiré si compro el Certificado?
¿Hay ayuda económica disponible?
¿Tienes más preguntas? Visita el Centro de Ayuda al Alumno.
