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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
Credits:
3 credits
Academic Year:
2022 - 2023
Instruction Method:
In-person
Class Times:
  • Friday,  12:00 - 2:50pm
Auditors Allowed:
No
Undergrads Allowed:
Yes
Grading Restriction:
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor:
Contact:
Arik Marcell
Resources:
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.

Instructor Consent:

Consent required for all students

Consent Note:

Active Approval

For consent, contact:

amarcell@jhsph.edu