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Presentation
Presentation
This UC is associated with the Health Sciences component of the Master in Sexology, namely with the area of ¿¿Sexual Medicine, and aims to put the group of students in contact with the main themes of Health and Sexuality, as well as with the state of the art and research in these themes.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Master Degree | Semestral | 5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT64-24952
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
S1. Models of understanding sexual health
S1.1. Biopsychosocial approach and holistic assessment of clients' physical, social, and psychological needs, and sexual well-being
S1.2. Empowerment of service users making choices in sexual health and sexual medicine
S1.3. Evidence-based of sexual health, for example, reducing unintended pregnancy
S1.4. Management of ill health to include assessing, planning, and evaluating practice
S2 Sexual medicine: From characterization to counseling/intervention
S2.1. Sexually transmitted infections and sexuality
S2.2. Contraception and sexuality
S2.3. Chronic illness and sexuality (e.g., diabetes, cardiorespiratory diseases, cancer)
S2.4. Substances and sexuality (Drug addiction and alcoholism, medication, chemsex)
S2.5. Surgical and postoperative processes and sexuality
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Objectives
Objectives
LO1. Knowing and framing sexual health in the biopsychosocial model
LO1.1. Apply and train approaches to users based on their empowerment and support for evidence-based decision-making
LO1.2. Develop and prepare the assessment, planning, and advice processes
LO2. Identify and understand the most common difficulties and health conditions that affect sexuality
LA2.1. Learn to evaluate these cases in an integrated, holistic, and rigorous way, namely knowing their characteristics and models of understanding, their impact on sexuality, and knowing how to select and adapt good clinical practices in sexual health
LO2.2. Train care and counseling skills in sexual health practice
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
Some classes will function as classes open to the entire student community due to their social relevance (e.g., STI).
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References
References
- Andrews, G. (2005). Women's Sexual Health. Elsevier. Aggleton, P.& Parker, R. (2012). Routledge Handbook of Sexuality, Health, and Rights. Routledge.
- Hensel, D. J., & Fortenberry, J. D. (2014). Life-span sexuality through a sexual health perspective. In D. L. Tolman, L. M. Diamond, J. A. Bauermeister, W. H. George, J. G. Pfaus, & L. M. Ward (Eds.), APA handbook of sexuality and psychology, Vol. 1: Person-based approaches. (pp. 385?413). American Psychological Association. 10.1037/14193-013
- Katz, A. (2022). Sexuality and Illness: A Guidebook for Health Professionals. Routledge. Everett (2020). Handbook of Contraception and Sexual Health. Routledge.
- Nelson, A, & Woodward, J. (2006). Sexual Transmitted Diseases: A practical Guide for Primary Care. Humana Press
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
