Bachelor in Science in Midwifery Honours Degree programme

MW3202 -Health and Health Promotion (10 ECTS)

Learning Outcomes

Following completion of this module the student should be able to:

• Define attributes of a ‘healthy lifestyle’ and place in the context of pregnancy and childbirth;
  
• Critically discuss health education and health promotion techniques and strategies;
  
• Critically examine ways in which a midwife can influence the health and well-being of women, their babies and families;
  
• Demonstrate a respect for individual needs when identifying appropriate ways of influencing an individual’s health;
  
• Display the ability to impart knowledge and information to women and their families on an individual or group basis using a range of strategies;
  
• Critically discuss the principles of woman-centred care as it relates to reproductive health;
  
• Recognise the issues, which increase risk factors among the childbearing population;
  
• Critically analyse health education / promotion strategies employed in Ireland to those used in other developed / developing countries;
  
• Consider the role of the midwife in health Promotion in Ireland and other developed and developing countries;
  
• Critically discuss the aims and concepts of parent-education sessions and participate in the facilitation of sessions

Module Learning Aims

By focusing on health education / promotion strategies, this module aims to immerse midwifery students
in all aspects relating to the promotion of health with particular reference to recognition of the issues,
which increase risk factors among the childbearing population.

Recommended Reading List

Essential Reading

• Bowden J. & Manning V. (eds.) (2006) Health Promotion in Midwifery: Principles and Practice, 2nd edn. Hodder Arnold, London.
  
• Department of Health and Children (1999) The National Health Promotion Strategy 2000 – 2005. Stationary Office, Dublin.
  
• Garratt L. (2011) Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse and Midwifery Practice: CSA, Birth and Powerlessness. Radcliffe, Oxford.
  
• McKenna V., Barry M. & Friel S. (2004) Review of the Health Promotion. Department of Health and Children, Dublin.
  
• Dunkley J. (2000) Health Promotion in Midwifery: A Resource for Health Professionals. Bailliere Tindall, London.
  
• Nolan M. (1998) Antenatal Education: A Dynamic Approach. Bailliere Tindall, Edinburgh.
  
• Priest J. & Schott J. (2001) Leading Antenatal Classes: A Practical Guide, 2nd edn. Books for Midwives
  Press, Cheshire.
  

Additional Reading

• Knowles M. (1990) The Adult Learner: A neglected species, 4th edn. Gulf Publishing, Houston.

* Additional readings will be given for each unit of learning.