This unit explores health programming in developing countries through a focus on the intersection of culture, health and sexuality. We consider the context and impact of HIV/AIDS and reproductive health problems and applied prevention and treatment programs in various parts of the world. Students will learn about cultural dimensions of disease transmission, health vulnerability and access to treatment and care. <br/><br/>We examine understandings of sexual identity and practices, and how diverse historical and cross-cultural variation complicates international public health programs. We consider how intimate relations become a key vector of disease spread in different times and places. We... -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Chris Lyttleton
Prerequisites: 39cp or admission to GDipArts<br/>
