Module Specifications.
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
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Date posted: September 2024
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Description This module will explore issues around sexuality and sexual health in nursing practice. Students will explore a variety of topics during the including sexuality, sexual health, impact of physical illness on sexuality,sexual abuse. The module is delivered using an interactive student focused style. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Discuss the importance of and challenges facing nurses in addressing sexuality/sexual health issues among individuals within healthcare contexts. 2. Evaluate the impact of physical/ psychosocial/ intellectual health, gender, sexual orientation, age, cultural norms on sexuality and sexual behaviour. 3. Show how being awareness of your own sexuality can impact on care provided in a variety of care settings. 4. Explain the theories and principles of sexual health & sexual health promotion. 5. Describe the impact of sexually transmitted diseases and reproductive health on the individual, family and society. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
What is Sexuality? Revision of Reproductive System – anatomy and functionSexuality from personal perspectives Sexual practice and behaviour Sexual orientation, motivation and appetite Influences on sexuality and sexual behaviour; body image, self esteem, gender, gender identification, age, cultural norms Sexuality and sexual behaviour across the lifespan Sexuality and intimacy Sexuality and relationshipsWhat is sexual health?Sexual Health Assessment Skills Sexually transmitted infections HIV/AIDS Sexual/reproductive dysfunction; impotence, infertility Sexual abuse, sexual assault, rapeSexuality/sexual health issues among people who have physical, psychosocial/ intellectual/cognitive health problemsExpression of sexuality in healthcare settings Facilitating sexual education, sexual responsibility and empowerment Sexual risk assessment among people who are vulnerable Sex and ethicsSexual health interventionsSexual Health Promotion – including support regarding sexual behaviour and contraception support Sexual /relationship counselling and therapy Support for people who have been sexually abused/assaulted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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