This course addresses the major reproductive and perinatal health problems facing communities around the world. We will focus on current strategies to address sexual and reproductive health, maternal and newborns health. For each problem, we will consider the fundamental causes and possible solutions--what works/doesn’t work and what is being tried. Topics will include determinants of maternal mortality, perinatal mortality, respectful maternity care, gender-based violence, conditions that impact pregnancy outcomes, major causes of global maternal and newborn mortality, initiatives in global maternal and newborn health including research, programming, policy and advocacy.

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