Information Package / Course Catalogue
Sexual Health
Course Code: EBL152
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to provide the students with necessary knowledge, attitude and values about sexual health, reproductive health, gender and gender concepts.

Course Content

Adolescence Physical, Mental Changes, Sexual Identity Development, Health, Sexuality, Reproductive Health Concepts, Dimensions of Reproduction and Sexuality, Sexual Health and Related Problems, Views in societies to sexuality, The wrong Information and Beliefs related to sexuality, Sexual Health Education, Reproductive and Sexual Rights, Sexual Health / Reproductive Health Services, A Case Report

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Zeynep ORMANCI
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to describe the concept of healthy sexuality, sexual health and reproductive health terms
2.To be able to say reproductive rights, discuss the importance of individuals
3. To be able to have information about sexuality and cultural attitudes, prejudices, sexual myths and taboos
4.To be able to comprehend view of sexuality in society, effects of the gender discrimination to health / reproductive health
5.To be able to speak without being shy about sexuality issues
6.To be able to understand the impact of sexuality, sexual values to giving care, to take into account the concept of sexuality in meeting the care needs, to gain knowledge and skills in care giving
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Akalın, A. (2000). Sexual identity development. In: Fincancıoğlu, N., Bulut, A., editors. Sexual health education: Teacher’s handbook. Istanbul: Human Resource Development Foundation; p.27-35
2.Babacan, S.S. (2003). “İnsan Seksüalitesinin Kültürel ve Psikososyal Yönleri”, Kastamonu Eğitim Dergisi, 11 (1): 131-136.
3.Çakşak, A. (2018). Sexual education in adolescents. Journal of Institute of Economic Development and Social Researches , 4 (11) , 498-504 .
4.Fennell R, Grant B. (2019). Discussing sexuality in health care: A systematic review. J Clin Nurs. 28:3065–76.
5.Türmen, T. (2003). Gender and women's health. In: Akın, A., editor. Gender, health, and women. Hacettepe University Publications; pp. 3-16.
6.Büyükkayacı Duman, N. (2019). Sexual health. Nobel Medical Publishing Houses, 2019.
7.Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health, General Directorate of Maternal and Child Health and Family Planning (2009). Sexual and reproductive health, Introduction to reproductive health. Ankara.
8.Aslan, E. (2012). Safe sexuality. http://www.uroturk.org.tr/guvenli_cinsellik.pdf
9.Kayır, A. (2001). The concept of sexuality and sexual myths. In: Yetkin, N., İncesu, C., editors. Sexual dysfunctions. Istanbul: Roche Pharmaceuticals Industry Co.; pp. 34-39
10.Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health, Sexual and Reproductive Health Curriculum Program Document.
11.https://hsgm.saglik.gov.tr/tr/kadin-ve-ureme-sagligi-programlari.html
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Meeting, The aim of the course
Week 2 - Theoretical
Sexuality and Sexual Health Related Definitions and Concepts
Week 3 - Theoretical
Adolescence Physical, Mental Changes, Sexual Identity Development
Week 4 - Theoretical
Dimensions of Reproduction and Sexuality
Week 5 - Theoretical
Sexual Health and Related Problems
Week 6 - Theoretical
Views in societies to sexuality-The wrong Information and Beliefs related to sexuality
Week 7 - Theoretical
Sexual Health Education
Week 8 - Theoretical
Reproductive and Sexual Rights (Midterm Examination)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Sexual Health / Reproductive Health Services
Week 10 - Theoretical
A Case Report
Week 11 - Theoretical
A Case Report
Week 12 - Theoretical
A Case Report
Week 13 - Theoretical
Midwifery Approach to Sexual Health Problems
Week 14 - Theoretical
A Case Report
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Assignment15914
Project181018
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1415
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)96
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-2
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-4
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-5
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-6
3
3
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026