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| Unit | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES |
| MIDWIFERY PR. | |
| Code | EBS423 |
| Name | Perinatal Mental Health |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör.Dr. Ayseren ÇEVİK |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
To ensure that students are informed about perinatal mental health and the roles of midwives.
Course Content
Perinatal mental health, problems experienced and the roles of midwives in their management
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Üstün, G. Kadın Ruh Sağlığı. 1.Basım, Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2023. World Health Organization 2022. “Guide for integration of perinatal mental health in maternal and child health services”. Erişim:(https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240057142). Erişim tarihi: 29.04.2025
Notes
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Summary of perinatal mental health conditions. Erişim: https://www.acog.org/programs/perinatal-mental-health/summary-of-perinatal-mental-health-conditions. Erişim tarihi: 29.04.2025.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains psychological changes in the perinatal period. |
| LO02 | Explains risk factors for perinatal mental health problems. |
| LO03 | Explains causes of perinatal mental health problems. Defines perinatal mental health problems. |
| LO04 | Defines perinatal mental health problems. |
| LO05 | Explains midwifery roles in the management of perinatal mental health problems. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knowledge skills and attitude to meet the needs of the preconceptional period, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, newborn, and reproductive health of women in all life stages and to evaluate the problems that may be experienced with a holistic midwifery approach. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | It meets the care requirements for the protection, maintenance and development of the physical, psychological and social health of the woman, the newborn and her family starting from the pre-pregnancy period, based on the concepts and rules of midwifery care. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Performs normal births at his own risk. | |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | It detects risky situations during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum processes and manages these processes by using problem solving, critical thinking, critical/independent decision-making skills. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Conducts scientific research activities and uses critical thinking skills to evaluate, improve, analyze and interpret health care outcomes related to women's health, newborn and midwifery care. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Use its professional competence, creativity, innovative perspective, educational and consulting skills to realize holistic and culture-sensitive health practices that protect public health. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Evaluates the effectiveness of health care practices in order to strengthen midwifery care and improve evidence-based knowledge, takes responsibility for individual and/or scientific research in different disciplines and reflects its results in the field of practice. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | With the awareness of lifelong learning, use information systems, information technologies and other innovative technologies to increase the quality, timeliness and reliability of midwifery services, follows national/international literature and scientific meetings using a foreign language. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | In addition to professional development, determine the learning requirements in cognitive, social, cultural and intellectual fields in accordance with their interests and abilities. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | By using effective communication, awareness and cooperation skills, active participation in national and international professional organizations / NGOs, communication with different disciplines and clinical teaching provides leadership in midwifery services. | 2 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Perform its professional duties, powers and responsibilities by prioritizing cultural characteristics, ethical rules, quality management and laws. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course introduction and introduction to the course | Reading, research | |
| 2 | Mental health and factors affecting mental health | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 3 | Psychological changes and mental health during pregnancy | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Psychological changes at birth and mental health | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Benzetim |
| 5 | Psychological changes at postpartum period and mental health | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Benzetim |
| 6 | Common mental disorders in the perinatal period | Reading,research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 7 | Perinatal depression and the roles of midwives | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading, research | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Perinatal anxiety and the roles of midwives | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Grup Çalışması, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 10 | Maternity blues and the roles of midwives | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 11 | Post-traumatic stress disorder in the perinatal period and the roles of midwives | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Benzetim |
| 12 | Obsessive compulsive disorder in the perinatal period and the roles of midwives | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım, Örnek Olay |
| 13 | Bipolar disorder in the perinatal period and the roles of midwives | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 14 | Psychosis in the perinatal period and the roles of midwives | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 15 | Roles of midwives in protecting and promoting perinatal mental health | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma, Problem Çözme |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading, research | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading, research | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 64 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,56 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||