Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives
Discover how breastfeeding practices influence community health outcomes while examining social, cultural, and environmental factors.
Discover how breastfeeding practices influence community health outcomes while examining social, cultural, and environmental factors.
This course examines breastfeeding from a public health perspective, using the Socio-Ecological Model to analyze its impact at individual, interpersonal, community, organizational, and policy levels. Learn about health benefits, economic and environmental impacts, and strategies to promote breastfeeding. Gain practical skills in critiquing literature, creating educational materials, and addressing barriers to successful breastfeeding practices.
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What you'll learn
Understand the short- and long-term health benefits of breastfeeding for both mothers and infants
Analyze the economic and environmental impacts of breastfeeding practices
Apply the Socio-Ecological Model to understand breastfeeding influences at various societal levels
Develop skills in critiquing breastfeeding literature and research
Create educational materials to effectively promote breastfeeding
Understand the role of healthcare providers, employers, and communities in supporting breastfeeding
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This course includes:
2.2 Hours PreRecorded video
7 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of breastfeeding from a public health perspective. Using the Socio-Ecological Model as a framework, it examines how various levels of society impact breastfeeding practices in the United States and globally. The course covers a wide range of topics, including short- and long-term health benefits for mothers and infants, economic and environmental impacts of breastfeeding, health profession curricula on breastfeeding education, and breastfeeding practices in the LGBTQ+ community. Through video lectures, readings, and practical assignments, students will gain a deep understanding of the barriers to successful breastfeeding and its impact on population health. The course also provides hands-on experience in critiquing breastfeeding literature, creating budgets for breastfeeding parents, and designing educational materials to promote breastfeeding.
Module One
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Module Two
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Module Three
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Module Four
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
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Expert in Nutritional Science and Public Health Education
Dr. Olivia S. Anderson is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Nutritional Sciences Department at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. With a background as a registered dietitian, she holds both an MPH in Human Nutrition and a PhD in Environmental Health Sciences. Dr. Anderson's research focuses on innovative assessment techniques, self-directed learning, and the implications of public health practices for interprofessional education and care.In addition to her research, Dr. Anderson teaches the course "Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives" on Coursera, which addresses the significance of breastfeeding in public health and its impact on maternal and child health outcomes. Her work emphasizes the importance of equitable teaching strategies and the social determinants of health, aiming to enhance public health education and practice. Through her contributions to academia and her commitment to improving nutritional practices, Dr. Anderson plays a vital role in shaping future public health professionals.
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