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Reproductive health: Lecture plan - Sexual health: Lecture plan

Training Course in Reproductive Health/Sexual Health Research 2006

Course files

organised by

the Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research,
the UNDP/UNFPA/WHO/World Bank Special Programme for Research in Human Reproduction,
Department of Reproductive Health and Research, Family and Community Health Cluster (WHO/RHR),
the Fonds Universitaire Maurice Chalumeau
and
the International Association of Maternal and Neonatal Health (IAMANEH)

in collaboration with
the Department of Health of the Canton of Geneva
the Faculty of Medicine, Geneva University
and
the Geneva Medical Association

Research methodology - Reproductive health - Sexual health

Common course: Research methodology

Lectures - Authors References
Module: Research methodology - Coordinator: J. Villar
Learning objectives
Health as a priority in the Millennium Development Goals and the way towards the MDGs (HTM file) - J Martin The UN Millennium Development Goals
Epidemiologic studies (HTM file) - M. Merialdi  
Cohort studies (HTM file) - H. Wolff  
Case-control studies (HTM file) - H. Wolff  
Randomized clinical trials (HTM file) - M. Merialdi  
Longitudinal data analysis: challenges and prospects in public health settings (HTM file) - M. Petzold  
Strategies for data analysis: case-control studies (HTM file) - G. Piaggio  
Strategies for data analysis: randomized controlled trials (HTM file) - G. Piaggio  
Methodological issues in the measurement of maternal mortality and morbidity (HTM file) - A. Betran Maternal mortality in 2000: Estimates developed by WHO, UNICEF and UNFPA (WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA)
Screening (HTM file) - M. Merialdi  
Introduction to social sciences methods (HTM file) - C. Burton-Jeangros  
Research synthesis (HTM file) - M. Gülmezoglu  
Critical appraisal of research reports (HTM file) - L. Say  
Systematic reviews of observational data (HTM file) - A. Betran Systematic reviews of observational data : References - A. Betran
Implementing evidence-based practices in reproductive health (HTM file) - M. Gülmezoglu  
The Cochrane Collaboration (HTM file) - R. Kulier Cochrane Library 'Little Gems' (Cochrane Collaboration, National electronic Library for Health)
The WHO Reproductive Health Library - M. Gülmezoglu The WHO Reproductive Health Library
Basics concepts in genetic epidemiology - M. Merialdi  
Internet and Medline - A. Campana Internet and Medline : References - A. Campana
Bibliographic review: writing guidelines for participants - R. Kulier  
Introduction to Excel, Word and Powerpoint - S. Koppenhoefer  
Ethical issues in research - informed consent (HTM file) - E. Vayena Ethical issues in research – informed consent : References - E. Vayena
Gender and sexual and reproductive health (HTM file) - J. Cottingham Gender and reproductive rights (WHO/RHR)

Course: Reproductive Health

Lectures - Authors References
Module: Basic pathophysiological principles - Coordinator: F. Pralong
Hypothalamo - pituitary - gonadal axis - R. Gaillard  
The menstrual cycle - F. Pralong  
Module: Family planning - Coordinator: R. Kulier
Learning objectives
Sexual and reproductive health work at WHO (HTM file) - P. Van Look Progress in Reproductive Health Research (HRP)
Programme reports (HRP)
The WHO strategic approach to strengthening reproductive health policies and programmes / The Strategic Approach: Working with Countries to Strengthen Reproductive Health Policies and Programmes (HTM file) - P. Fajans Strategic Approach (WHO/RHR)
From contraception to reproductive health (HTM file) - G. Benagiano  
WHO’s Evidence-Based Guidelines for Family Planning - S. Johnson Medical eligibility criteria for contraceptive use - Third edition (WHO/RHR)
Contraception in adolescents - H. Bathija Adolescent contraception : Guidelines, reviews
Levels and Trends in Contraceptive Use - I. Shah World Contraceptive Use 2003 (United Nations Population Division)
Natural contraceptive methods (HTM file) - K.M. Vogelsong Natural Family Planning - Institute for Reproductive Health - Georgetown University
The Billings Ovulation Method
The Fertility Awareness and Natural Family Planning (NFP) Service
Natural family planning : Guidelines, reviews
Emergency contraception - H. von Hertzen Postcoital contraceptives : Guidelines, reviews
Immunocontraception (HTM file) - K.M. Vogelsong  
Male contraception - K.M. Vogelsong Male contraception, men and family planning : Guidelines, reviews
Preventing unsafe abortion (HTM file) - R. Kulier Unsafe abortion - Global and regional estimates of the incidence of unsafe abortion and associated mortality in 2000 - 4th edition (WHO Department of Reproductive Health and Research)
Induced abortion : Guidelines, reviews
Long-acting hormonal contraceptive methods for women (HTM file) - C. d'Arcangues Contraceptive implants : Guidelines, reviews
Injectable contraceptives : Guidelines, reviews
Future methods of fertility regulation (HTM file) - C. d'Arcangues  
Module: Infertility, gynaecological endocrinology, menopause, oncology - Coordinator: A. Campana
Learning objectives
Infertility and spontaneous abortion - A. Campana Infertility : Guidelines, reviews
Miscarriage : Guidelines, reviews
Ethical issues in assisted reproductive technologies - E. Vayena Current practices and controversies in assisted reproduction - WHO
Ethics, jurisprudence: reproductive techniques : Guidelines, reviews
Environmental influences on reproductive health: from conception to birth…and beyond (HTM file) - J. Pronczuk WHO - Children's environmental health
Fetal origins of adult diseases (HTM file) - M.N. Bruné Rossel  
The menopause (here and today) (HTM file) - G.P. Bianchi Movarekhi Menopause : Guidelines, reviews
Dynamic angiothermography for breast cancer screening and diagnosis (HTM file) - D. Montruccoli  
Palliative care (HTM file) - N. Steiner Collet Edmonton Regional Palliative Care Program
European Association for Palliative Care
Hospice Information
International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care
WHO - Palliative care
Programme for Training and Research in Laparoscopic Surgery - Laparoscopy in developing countries - P. Meyer  
Module: Genital infections/sexually transmitted infections - Coordinator: F. Ndowa
Learning objectives
World epidemiology of Sexually Transmitted Infections (HTM file) - N. Broutet Reproductive tract infections and sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS (WHO/RHR)
STIs, Bacterial vaginosis & HIV in Pregnancy (HTM file) - F. Ndowa Maternal and neonatal infections : Guidelines, reviews
Designing and evaluating clinical algorithms for STI case management - F. Ndowa Sexually transmitted diseases : Guidelines, reviews
HIV/AIDS and mobility: From the evidence to critical issues (HTM file) - M. Martini  
HIV in Women: A Global View of the HIV Epidemic (HTM file) - G. Schmid WHO and HIV/AIDS
Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV (HTM file) / Kesho Bora Study (HTM file) - I. de Vincenzi HIV/AIDS in pregnancy and newborn : Guidelines, reviews
The effectiveness of interventions to achieve the global goals on HIV/AIDS among young people in low and middle income countries (HTM file) - B. Dick WHO - CAH - HIV/AIDS
Milestones for HPV vaccines introduction (HTM file) - S. Pagliusi WHO - Human papillomavirus (HPV)
Viral hepatitis and reproductive health (HTM file) - J. Bengoa Hepatitis in pregnancy and newborn : Guidelines
Epidemiology of hepatitis C - P.J. Malè Hepatitis C : Guidelines, reviews
New interventions in health services (HTM file) - R. Bengoa WHO - Observatory on Health Care for Chronic Conditions
Introducing Hepatitis B Vaccine into National Immunization Programmes (HTM file) - S. Wiersma Hepatitis B : Guidelines, reviews
Viral hepatitis in reproductive health: HBV and HCV treatment  (HTM file) - P.J. Malè Hepatitis : Guidelines, reviews
Hepatitis B - Honduras Research (HTM file) - F. Aureli Imagine - Bthere! Honduras
Franco Vietnamese Association for Liver Studies and Education (FValse) (HTM file) - J. Bengoa FValse - Franco Vietnamese Association for Liver Studies and Education
Module: Obstetrics - Coordinator: J Villar
Learning objectives
Prenatal diagnosis - Ph. Extermann Prenatal screening and diagnosis : Guidelines, reviews
Prenatal diagnosis : Imaging - Ph. Extermann Prenatal screening and diagnosis : Guidelines, reviews
Evidence based antenatal care - M. Merialdi Prenatal care : Guidelines, reviews
Nutritional interventions during pregnancy for the prevention of maternal morbidity, mortality and preterm delivery - M. Merialdi Prenatal nutrition, dietary supplements in pregnancy : Guidelines, reviews
Impaired fetal growth (HTM file) - M. Mathai Fetal growth retardation : Guidelines, reviews
WHO global survey on maternal and perinatal health - A. Shah Obstetrics, perinatology : Guidelines, reviews
Obstetric anaesthesia and analgesia (HTM file) - M. Cherian Obstetrical analgesia and anesthesia : Guidelines, reviews
Prevention and treatment of postpartum haemorrhage (HTM file) - M. Gülmezoglu Postpartum hemorrhage : Guidelines, reviews
Obstetrical vaginal fistula: Surgical approach (PDF) / Les fistules obstétricales en Afrique : Reconstruction cervico-urétrale avec lambeau de Martius (Video) - C.-H. Rochat Obstetric fistula, vesicovaginal fistula : Guidelines, reviews
Pre-eclampsia-Eclampsia: an unresolved problem for over 2 millennia (HTM file) - J. Villar Preeclampsia, eclampsia, hypertension in pregnancy : Guidelines, reviews

Course: Sexual Health

Lectures - Authors References
Sexology history in the XXth century - W. Pasini  
Sexual health research: Ethical and legal considerations in researching sensitive topics (HTM file) - H. Jansen, A. Martin Hilber, E. Johansen  
What do we mean by sexual rights? Human rights applied to sexuality and sexual health (HTM file) - E. Kismodi Universal Declaration of Human Rights (United Nations)
Beijing+5 (United Nations Division for the Advancement of Women)
Studying sexuality and sexual health in young people (HTM file) / Competing for attention: Sexuality Education and Commercialised Sex - R. Thomson Young People’s Health Development and Protection (YPHD&P) and HIV/AIDS - Resource list for Country Offices in CEE/CIS and the Baltics
Psychosomatic aspects during menopause (HTM file) - W. Pasini  
Research on child abuse: ethical and methodological aspects - D. Halpérin Child abuse : Guidelines, reviews
Studying incest (HTM file) - P. Jaffé  
"Putting Women First" Ethical and Safety recommendations for Research on Violence against Women (HTM file) - H. Jansen "Putting Women First" Ethical and Safety recommendations for Research on Violence against Women. WHO, 2001.
WHO multi-country study on women's health and domestic violence against women (HTM file) - H. Jansen The WHO Multi-Country Study on Women’s Health and Domestic Violence Against Women
Challenges in measuring violence against women (HTM file) - H. Jansen The WHO Multi-Country Study on Women’s Health and Domestic Violence Against Women
Sexual problems and conjugal psychosocial functioning (HTM file) - E. Widmer  
Gender, sexuality and vaginal practices study (HTM file) - A. Martin-Hilber  
Sexual and reproductive health for persons with disabilities (HTM file) - F. Montero WHO - Disability and Rehabilitation Team (DAR)
Female dyspareunia (HTM file) - A. Campana Female sexual disorders : Guidelines, reviews
Vulvar diseases : Guidelines, reviews
Sexual function and dysfunction in men (HTM file) - G.A. de Boccard Male sexual disorders : Guidelines, reviews
Sexual functioning/dysfunctions: point of view of a sexologist (HTM file) - W. Pasini Male sexual disorders : Guidelines, reviews
Sexual identity disorders (PDF) - R. Porto  
Female Genital Mutilation: An overview and research methods (HTM file) - E. Johansen Female genital mutilation (WHO/RHR)
Female Genital Mutilation and sexuality (HTM file) - E. Johansen  
Sexology and sex research. Towards an interdisciplinary study of human sexuality (HTM file) - E. Coleman