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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: HEM014
Course Name: Sexual Health
Semester: Fall
Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Prof. Dr. BESTİ ÜSTÜN
Course Lecturer(s): Prof.Dr.Besti Üstün
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To comprehend the importance of sexuality for himself and the individuals he will serve in a healthy life; become aware of their sexual values, attitudes and responsibilities; It is to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to protect and develop the sexual health of oneself and the individuals in the society.
Course Content: Basic Concepts of Sexuality, Factors Affecting Sexuality, Dimensions of Sexuality, Anatomy and Physiology of Reproductive Organs, Physiology of Sexual Action, Sexual Health / Reproductive Health Problems in Turkey and the World, Development of Gender Identity, Gender Roles and Affecting Factors, Adolescent Health, Adolescents Family Planning and Pregnancy, Gender, Sexual Health Rights and Legal Regulations Regarding Sexual Health, Non-Normal Behaviors Regarding Sexuality, Premarital Counseling and Sex Education, Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Evaluation of Sexuality and Reproductive Functions and Evaluation of the Course.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) 1.Defines the concepts and affecting factors related to sexual health, explains its importance, scope and purpose.
2) 2. Distinguishes risky situations and deviations from health for lifelong sexual health of the individual.
3) 3.Defines the factors affecting the development of sexual identity and sexual roles.
4) 4. Defines the concept of gender and explains its importance.
5) 5. Will be able to discuss non-normative behaviors towards sexuality.
6) 6. Comprehends the importance of sexual health education.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Basic concepts of sexuality, factors affecting sexuality
2) Dimensions of sexuality
3) Anatomy and physiology of reproductive organs, physiology of sexual act
4) Sexual/reproductive health problems in Turkey and in the world
5) Development of sexual identity, gender roles and influencing factors
6) Adolescent health, family planning and pregnancy in adolescents
7) Midterm
8) Gender
9) Sexual health rights and legal regulations on sexual health
10) Abnormal behavior towards sexuality
11) Premarital counseling and sex education
12) Sexual health in life stages, affecting factors and problems
13) Evaluation of sexuality and reproductive functions
14) Course evaluation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Taşkın, L. (2016) Doğum ve Kadın Sağlığı Hemşireliği, VIII. Baskı, Özyurt, Ankara
References: 1. Türkiye Kliniği-Kadın Sağlığı ve Doğum Hemşireliği Özel Dergisi (on-line)
a) Cinsellik ve Cinsel Sağlık Özel Issue 2016 volume 2, issue 1
b) Savunmasız Kadınlar Özel Issue 2018 volume 4 issue 1
c) Üreme Sağlığı Özel Issue 2017 volume 3, number 3
d) Onkoloji ve Kadın Sağlığı Özel Issue 2017 volume 3, issue 1
e) Kadın sağlığı ve şiddetinin özel sayısı 2016 volume2, number 2
f) Infertilite Hemşireliği Özel Sayısı 2016 volume 3, issue 3
g) Kadın Sağlığı özel sayısı 2015 volume 1, number 2
2. Taşkın, L. (2016) Doğum ve Kadın Sağlığı Hemşireliği, VIII. Baskı, Özyurt, Ankara
3. Çok F., Kutlu Ö.(2012). Ergenlerin Cinsel Eğitimi. Pagem Akademi. · Saygılı S. (2004). Yaşam ve Cinsellik · Ersanlı K., Kumcagöz H. (2016). Cinsel Sağlık Eğitimi. Pagem Akademi.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Based on the qualifications gained in secondary education; Understand the concepts and concepts related to the field of health at the undergraduate level, and have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other sources of current information in the field of health. 2
2) Knowledge of nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of knowledge.
3) Uses the field-specific, advanced theoretical and factual knowledge acquired at the undergraduate level. 1
4) Interprets, evaluates, identifies, analyzes, shares information and makes team work by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health. 2 3 2 2
5) Use computer programs, related technologies and educational tools related to the field of health.
6) Carries out a study independently by using his advanced knowledge on the field of health and takes responsibility as a team member in cooperation with other professional groups working in this field.
7) Takes responsibility as an individual and team member to solve complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to health field.
8) Plans, manages and monitors and evaluates the activities for the development of the employees working under their responsibility.
9) Evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health with a critical approach.
10) Identifies learning needs and learning resources, and directs the learning function by using resources effectively.
11) Develops a positive attitude towards life-long learning and transforms it into behavior.
12) Informs relevant persons and institutions on health related issues; conveys their thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems in written and orally, and takes their opinions, requests and expectations.
13) He / she shares his / her thoughts and suggestions for solutions to the problems with the experts and non-experts in teamwork and as an active member of the process by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
14) Organize and implement projects and activities in cooperation with other professional groups for the social environment with a sense of social responsibility.
15) Follow the information in his / her field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
16) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. 2
17) Monitor and evaluate the events / developments on the agenda of the society and the world in the field of health. 3
18) Expresses himself / herself effectively verbally and in writing. 1
19) It cooperates with people from related disciplines and acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of gathering, interpreting, implementing and announcing the data related to the field of health. 2
20) Acts and participates in Quality Management and Processes.
21) Has enough consciousness about the individual and public health, environmental protection and occupational safety. 2
22) It acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislation and professional ethics rules related to its duties, rights and responsibilities as individuals.
23) Its appearance, attitude, attitude and behavior make it an example for society.
24) Have the knowledge of understanding the structure, physiological functions, behaviors of healthy and sick individuals and the relationship between health and physical and social environment at advanced level.
25) Has the ability of health personnel to participate in practice training and working experience with these staff. 2
26) It has an adequate clinical experience by conducting clinical practices in areas where it is planned in accordance with the essence and purpose of the program and supervised by qualified authorities in its field. 2 1
27) Has experience in working with other health disciplines. 1
28) He / she has sufficient experience to use professional autonomy in international standards and to make clinical applications in program creation, planning, execution and evaluation. 1 1

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Based on the qualifications gained in secondary education; Understand the concepts and concepts related to the field of health at the undergraduate level, and have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other sources of current information in the field of health. 2
2) Knowledge of nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of knowledge. 1
3) Uses the field-specific, advanced theoretical and factual knowledge acquired at the undergraduate level.
4) Interprets, evaluates, identifies, analyzes, shares information and makes team work by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health.
5) Use computer programs, related technologies and educational tools related to the field of health.
6) Carries out a study independently by using his advanced knowledge on the field of health and takes responsibility as a team member in cooperation with other professional groups working in this field.
7) Takes responsibility as an individual and team member to solve complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to health field.
8) Plans, manages and monitors and evaluates the activities for the development of the employees working under their responsibility. 2
9) Evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health with a critical approach.
10) Identifies learning needs and learning resources, and directs the learning function by using resources effectively.
11) Develops a positive attitude towards life-long learning and transforms it into behavior. 1
12) Informs relevant persons and institutions on health related issues; conveys their thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems in written and orally, and takes their opinions, requests and expectations. 1
13) He / she shares his / her thoughts and suggestions for solutions to the problems with the experts and non-experts in teamwork and as an active member of the process by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. 1
14) Organize and implement projects and activities in cooperation with other professional groups for the social environment with a sense of social responsibility.
15) Follow the information in his / her field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
16) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
17) Monitor and evaluate the events / developments on the agenda of the society and the world in the field of health.
18) Expresses himself / herself effectively verbally and in writing. 3
19) It cooperates with people from related disciplines and acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of gathering, interpreting, implementing and announcing the data related to the field of health. 3
20) Acts and participates in Quality Management and Processes.
21) Has enough consciousness about the individual and public health, environmental protection and occupational safety.
22) It acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislation and professional ethics rules related to its duties, rights and responsibilities as individuals. 3
23) Its appearance, attitude, attitude and behavior make it an example for society.
24) Have the knowledge of understanding the structure, physiological functions, behaviors of healthy and sick individuals and the relationship between health and physical and social environment at advanced level. 2
25) Has the ability of health personnel to participate in practice training and working experience with these staff.
26) It has an adequate clinical experience by conducting clinical practices in areas where it is planned in accordance with the essence and purpose of the program and supervised by qualified authorities in its field.
27) Has experience in working with other health disciplines.
28) He / she has sufficient experience to use professional autonomy in international standards and to make clinical applications in program creation, planning, execution and evaluation.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 25
Midterms 1 % 25
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 14 1 2 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 1 14
Homework Assignments 1 5 1 6
Midterms 1 6 1 7
Final 1 5 1 6
Total Workload 75