Engaging in this course will provide you with the opportunity to think about breastfeeding and its public health implications. The Socio-Ecological Model will be the framework of the course as we think about how each level of the Model (individual, interpersonal, community, organizational, and public policy) impacts breastfeeding practices in the United States, and globally.
Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives
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Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives
Instructor: Olivia S. Anderson
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Approx. 12 hours
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Understand short- and long-term health benefits of breastfeeding.
Discover the economic and environmental impacts of breastfeeding.
Design educational materials to promote breastfeeding.
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There are 4 modules in this course
This Module will address the following: What is a Public Health Problem? The Socio-ecological lens; Overview of breastfeeding environment in the US and globally.
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6 videos9 readings2 assignments1 app item1 discussion prompt
This Module will address the following: Maternal Self-Efficacy, Family, and Community Support for Breastfeeding.
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8 videos1 assignment1 peer review
This Module will address the following: Support from Health Care Providers and Employers
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6 videos2 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 app item
This Module will address the following: Research and Surveillance
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5 videos4 readings3 assignments1 app item
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