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HIV Infection in Women, Children, and Adolescents

Location
Internet
Term
4th Term
Department
Population, Family and Reproductive Health
Credit(s)
4
Academic Year
2023 - 2024
Instruction Method
Asynchronous Online
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite
Description
Presents the epidemiology of AIDS and HIV infection, risk factors, and social context for women, children, and adolescents, demonstrating how the epidemic in these three populations are linked biologically, epidemically, socially, and politically. Discusses prevention issues, the theoretical bases of prevention programs, and programatic and policy issues. Emphasizes the epidemiological and behavioral factors that have shaped the current epidemic of HIV infection. Expert guest speakers present their work.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Discuss distribution and determinants of HIV/AIDS infection among pediatric, adolescent, and female populations
  2. Explain some issues in the clinical practice of HIV/AIDS medicine among pediatric, adolescent, and female populations
  3. Describe issues unique to HIV-infected females, such as childbearing, breastfeeding, and domestic violence
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 10% Participation
  • 10% Attendance
  • 40% Midterm Paper
  • 40% Final Exam