•     Public Health Work for Families Expecting a Child STH6091-3001 09.01.2023-31.07.2023  5 cr  (STTNK20) +-
    Learning objectives
    You are able to plan, implement and evaluate the monitoring and strengthening of the health, well-being and resources of the expectant family in cooperation with the family

    You are able to carry out health examinations of the expectant family, assess the health of the expectant mother and the fetus and the family, identify risk factors related to pregnancy and childbirth, and refer to treatment if necessary

    You will be able to work in a sudden birth, perform a regular postpartum examination and assess the need for support for the newborn child and his or her family and take supportive measures.

    You know the laws and recommendations related to the promotion of sexual and reproductive health. You know sexual rights and the development and manifestation of sexuality at different stages of a person’s life

    You can describe your own abilities, professional activities and methods of sexual guidance in promoting sexual health and supporting couple relationship

    You know the risk factors for sexual health and how to support clients who require special monitoring and support. You know how to guide and support clients in matters related to relationships and family planning

    You know the methods of contraception and family planning, as well as the most common gynecological diseases
    Contents
    Maternity care service system and legislation governing it. Family coaching, parenting training and support for couple relationship

    Recognition of motherhood and fatherhood

    Health examinations of the expectant mother and family during pregnancy, screening examinations, health counseling and guidance, the need for special support and follow-up. Risk factors for pregnancy and their identification and treatment guidance. Prevention and talk of substance abuse and intimate partner violence

    Home visit to a family expecting a child / having a child

    The course of childbirth, sudden delivery and follow-up of regular childbirth. Identification and treatment of postpartum depression

    Promoting sexual and reproductive health
    Sexuality at different stages of life and sexual education, guidance and counseling
    Violence that offends sexuality
    Contraception, sexually transmitted diseases and family planning, as well as the most common gynecological diseases

    Responsible person

    Kirsi Varis

    Mode of delivery

    Contact teaching

    Campus

    Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

    Teaching language

    Finnish

    Timing

    09.01.2023 - 31.07.2023

    Enrollment

    01.10.2022 - 31.10.2022

    Groups
    • STTNK20
    Small groups
    • Pienryhmä 1 (: 0. : 0.)
    • Pienryhmä 2 (: 0. : 0.)
    Teachers

    Kirsi Varis, Maiju Issakainen, Hanne Timonen

    Seats

    20 - 40

    Degree Programmes

    Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing

    Evaluation scale

    H-5