SHS169 Sexual Health/Reproductive Health

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 1. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit ABDİ SÜTCÜ HEALTH SERVICES VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Code SHS169
Name Sexual Health/Reproductive Health
Term 2026-2027 Academic Year
Semester 1. 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 Doç. Dr. Elif DAĞLI
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


Course Goal / Objective

The aim is for students to gain knowledge about the importance of sexual and reproductive health in human life/society, safe sex, family planning, fertility awareness, and methods of protection against sexually transmitted diseases and reproductive system malignancies.

Course Content

The concepts of sexual and reproductive health are explained through a holistic approach to sexual and reproductive health services, sexual life, family planning methods, sexually transmitted infections, and safe sex, along with information on the importance of these concepts in human life and society.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Özbek H, Eroğu V., Çakır D.(2025) (Ed) Sexual health and reproductive health, Nobel Academic Publishing. Bora, A. and İnce, Ş. (Ed). (2021). Gender equality. Hacettepe University Women's Issues Application and Research Center. Büyükkayacı Duman N. (2020). Sexual health. Nobel Medical Bookstores. Ersanlı, K. and Kumcağız, H. (2016) Sexual health education, Ankara: Pegem Academy.

Notes

Bora, A. and İnce, Ş. (Eds). (2021). Gender equality. Hacettepe University Women's Issues Application and Research Center. Büyükkayacı Duman N. (2020). Sexual health. Nobel Medical Bookstores. Ersanlı, K. and Kumcağız, H. (2016) Sexual health education, Ankara: Pegem Academy.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 It explains concepts related to sexual health.
LO02 It defines concepts related to reproductive health.
LO03 Knows the normal sexual response cycle.
LO04 It explains sexual health problems in women and men.
LO05 It discusses the topic of safe sex.
LO06 It discusses existing policies on reproductive rights and gender.
LO07 It explains current information about methods of contraception.
LO08 It explains sexual health according to developmental stages.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains basic principles and concepts with elderly care.
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal States aging, aging process and changes in the aging process.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains personal , social, cultural differences of elderly individuals, and the basic information for improving the quality of life .
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Distinguishes social , professional , ethical principles and laws in elderly care.
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Describes interventions in elderly care.
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Describes interventions personal , social, cultural differences of elderly individuals regarding enviromental regulations in home aged care.
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Describes physiological changes in old age and the principles of specific nutrition to common diseases.
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Arranges the working environment according to health and occupational safety
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Takes initiatives appropriate to the social rehabilitation needs of elderly individuals.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Uses critical thinking , creative thinking and appropriate methods and techniques for the development of problem solving skills . 3
PLO11 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses effectively first aid techniques in case of emergency in the elderly.
PLO12 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses effectively interventions in holistic elderly care.
PLO13 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses planned basic techniques of physical rehabilitation in the elderly .
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Takes responsibility for solving old problems in society as individuals and groups.
PLO15 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Analyzes information with a critical approach by themselves . 3
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Establishes effective and healthy communication with all members of the geriatric team to meet the needs of elderly individuals and ensure correct agreements.
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Uses tools , information and communication technologies in working envoriment.
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Monitors information in the field using at least one foreign language and comminicates with colleagues.
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Initiatives for the thinking and development of their performance . 3
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Monitors artistic, scientific events and current events in community and in the world.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to the course and resources, basic concepts related to sexual and reproductive health, sexual myths and values. Reading the relevant literature. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Sexual identity, gender roles, gender, and the effects of gender inequality on reproductive/sexual health. Reading the relevant literature. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası
3 Reproductive system anatomy and physiology Reading the relevant literature. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma
4 Sexual function and the sexual response cycle. Reading the relevant literature. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım
5 Healthy sex life Reading the relevant literature. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
6 Safe sex Reading the relevant literature. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
7 Sexual health during adolescence, pregnancy, postpartum, climacteric, and old age. Reading the relevant literature. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Örnek Olay, Tartışma, Anlatım
8 Mid-Term Exam Exam preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Sexual dysfunction and treatment methods Reading the relevant literature. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Anlatım
10 Sexually transmitted infections Reading the relevant literature. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Anlatım
11 Fertility awareness Reading the relevant literature. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım
12 Regulation of Fertility Reading the relevant literature. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması
13 Sexual abuse and violence Reading the relevant literature. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
14 Infertility Reading the relevant literature. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Early diagnosis and treatment in the prevention of reproductive organ malignancies Reading the relevant literature. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
16 Term Exams Exam preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Exam preparation 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 4 8
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
Final Exam 1 4 4
Total Workload (Hour) 72
Total Workload / 25 (h) 2,88
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 04.05.2026 03:05