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380.720.01
Masculinity, Sexual Behavior & Health: Adolescence & Beyond

Location
East Baltimore
Term
2nd Term
Department
Population, Family and Reproductive Health
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2022 - 2023
Instruction Method
In-person
Class Time(s)
Friday, 12:00 - 2:50pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite
Description
Focuses on male health with particular attention to sexual and reproductive health and healthcare use among adolescents, extending throughout the lifespan. Assesses the principal health concerns for sexual and reproductive health, the associated population-based risk factors, and the relative impact of each risk factor. Examines the meaning of masculinity and the impact of masculinity beliefs on males’ health and healthcare use. Evaluates strategies to promote population health including the policies and programs or health care delivery that address health concerns and behavior for male sexual and reproductive health.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Explore domestic and international perspectives to identify principle sexual and reproductive health concerns and approaches for men
  2. Apply masculinity theory, in relation to the socio-ecological and other frameworks, to assess its relative influences on men’s health, and healthcare use
  3. Assess the principle concerns and relative impacts of associated population-based risk factors affecting sexual and reproductive health and healthcare needs for men across the lifespan
  4. Consider necessary strategies to promote men’s sexual and reproductive health that address developmentally specific health needs and behaviors across the lifespan
  5. Evaluate community- and clinic-based intervention studies for men’s sexual and reproductive health needs and their relative population-based risk factors
  6. Learn about student generated topics of interest related to men’s sexual and reproductive health needs and their relative population-based risk factors
  7. Evaluate strategies to promote population health including identifying further training needs for medicine and public health, policies, programs, health services, and systems delivery that address sexual and reproductive health and healthcare for men
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 5% Midterm Paper
  • 20% Presentation(s)
  • 25% Final Paper
  • 50% Class participation including leading at least one discussion, preparation, and contributions to discussions
Enrollment Restriction
Consent required for undergraduates.