Public Health Approaches to Abortion
Learn foundational knowledge on abortion from public health, medical, policy, social, and human rights perspectives.
Learn foundational knowledge on abortion from public health, medical, policy, social, and human rights perspectives.
This introductory public health course provides accessible and foundational knowledge on abortion in the context of a changing reproductive health landscape. Highlighting expertise from Emory University researchers and community partners, it covers abortion from public health, medical, policy, social, and human rights perspectives for general audiences. Students will explore various frames for thinking about abortion, examine their belief systems, and identify common misunderstandings. The course also explores the connection between social inequities and abortion, contextualizing the future of abortion access in the rapidly changing present-day landscape.
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What you'll learn
Understand the medical options and terminology related to abortion
Examine the history and current landscape of abortion policies in the US
Analyze factors influencing access to abortion care
Explore the concept of abortion stigma and its consequences
Learn about the epidemiology and measurement of abortion
Understand the relationship between abortion policy and maternal mortality
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10 assignments
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There are 9 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to abortion from public health and social science perspectives. It covers key topics such as abortion terminology, clinical procedures, historical context, policy landscape, access issues, stigma, epidemiology, and the relationship between abortion and maternal mortality. The course features expert-led lectures from Emory University faculty and collaborators, focusing on scientific data about the importance of abortion in comprehensive reproductive health care and its implications for population health. Through lectures, case studies, and self-reflection activities, students gain a multifaceted understanding of abortion in the context of public health, human rights, and social equity.
Course introduction
Module 1 · 38 Minutes to complete
What is abortion
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Clinical Procedures
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
History of abortion & policy in the US
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Access to abortion care
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Abortion Stigma
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
Epidemiology of Abortion: Understanding Measurement, Data and Patterns
Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete
Maternal Mortality
Module 8 · 2 Hours to complete
Conclusion
Module 9 · 11 Minutes to complete
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Instructors
Assistant Professor at Emory University
Dr. Anna Newton-Levinson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics and the Department of Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences at Emory University. She is affiliated with the Center for Reproductive Health Research in the Southeast (RISE). Dr. Newton-Levinson's research focuses on advancing equitable access to sexual and reproductive health services through community-engaged approaches, emphasizing the reduction of disparities in access to care and health outcomes related to STIs, contraception, maternal health, and abortion. She has previously worked with organizations such as UCSF, CARE, and the CDC. Dr. Newton-Levinson holds a BA from UC Berkeley, an MPH from Emory University, and a PhD from Emory University, where she also completed a postdoctoral fellowship. Additionally, she teaches an online course titled "Public Health Approaches to Abortion" on Coursera, reflecting her commitment to educating others on critical public health issues.
Research Assistant Professor at Emory University
Dr. Subasri Narasimhan is a Research Assistant Professor at the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, where she specializes in public health social sciences with a focus on sexual and reproductive health, maternal and child health, and intimate partner violence. She has a strong academic background, holding both a PhD and an MPH, and has previously served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Center for Reproductive Health Research in the Southeast (RISE). Dr. Narasimhan's research addresses critical issues related to reproductive rights, gender-based violence, and family planning, employing mixed-methods approaches to explore relationship dynamics and health outcomes. She also teaches an online course titled "Public Health Approaches to Abortion" on Coursera, contributing to the education of public health professionals and advocates. Through her work, Dr. Narasimhan aims to promote health equity and improve access to essential health services for underserved populations.
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