This course introduces participants from the healthcare sector to gender based violence (GBV), including global epidemiology of GBV; health outcomes; seminal research; and clinical best practices for GBV prevention, support, and management. A core curriculum is supplemented by lectures that contextualize the content with specific examples and programs from around the world. The core curriculum introduces learners to a global perspective on gender based violence (GBV), and includes a review with Dr. Claudia Garcia-Moreno of the new WHO guidelines on responding to violence. Students who wish to receive Honors Recognition will complete the honors module, which expands on the core material and highlights special circumstances and programs.
Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers
Instructor: Michele Decker, ScD, MPH
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There are 4 modules in this course
GBV comes in a variety of forms, each with health consequences for the survivor. An understanding of these issues helps inform a comprehensive and multi-sectorial response in preventing and responding to GBV.
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9 videos4 readings4 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt
Recognition of the health impact of GBV has led to calls to address GBV within the health sector. And support for GBV survivors extends beyond clinical exam and assessment. Safety planning, harm reduction and access to psychosocial support must be established as well. This module will also cover the unique challenges of GBV research.
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9 videos1 reading4 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt
Caring for GBV survivors requires compassionate, confidential and non-discriminatory clinical assessment. Competent medical and forensic examination along with appropriate documentation is essential.
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8 videos2 readings4 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt
Final readings, discussions, and honors lessons
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8 videos4 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt
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Reviewed on Apr 15, 2018
Course is very informative and practical, full of interesting and useful information. Quality of some presentations, especially audios could bit a little bit better.
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2020
Excellent course, well done. Does it have a refresher course ? please recommend other free online courses on GBV /SGBV / VAC
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2019
This is an amazing course. I have learnt so much and i'm very happy I took this course. I believe it will be instrumental to my work with survivors of GBV.
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Frequently asked questions
The basis of this course is a series of lecture videos between 10-20 minutes in length. These videos cover the major course concepts.
Our peer-graded written assignments are designed to help students generate the products and identify the resources needed to pinpoint GBV issues. They will identify these issues in their own practices or experiences, and begin to shape an evidence-based response. Weekly comprehension quizzes cover the content of the lecture videos at the end of each section.
We offer an online discussion group, moderated by our course faculty, to facilitate student communication, discussion and reflection on the course content.
Supplemental materials include: lecture slides (.pdf), optional readings, and case examples.
No, this course is not intended for that purpose. This course is intended for health care providers who are dealing with gender-based violence among their patient population. If you have experienced or are currently experiencing gender-based violence or violence of any kind, you should seek help from a trusted and reliable source.
Yes, this course does touch on some disturbing and uncomfortable topics. Also, explicit language is used in one interview featured within the course.