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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Sexuality & Sexual Health Issues in Nursing
Module Code	NS291
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Denise Proudfoot Semester 2: Denise Proudfoot Autumn: Denise Proudfoot
Module Teacher	Denise Proudfoot
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module will explore issues around sexuality and sexual health in nursing practice.Students will explore a variety of topics during the including sexuality, sexual health, impact of physical illness on sexuality,sexual abuse.The module is delivered using an interactive student focused style.

Learning Outcomes

1. Discuss the importance of and challenges facing nurses in addressing sexuality/sexual health issues among individuals within healthcare contexts.
2. Evaluate the impact of physical/ psychosocial/ intellectual health, gender, sexual orientation, age, cultural norms on sexuality and sexual behaviour.
3. Show how being awareness of your own sexuality can impact on care provided in a variety of care settings.
4. Explain the theories and principles of sexual health & sexual health promotion.
5. Describe the impact of sexually transmitted diseases and reproductive health on the individual, family and society.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	30	No Description
Seminars	6	No Description
Independent learning	89	student self direction
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

What is Sexuality?Revision of Reproductive System – anatomy and function.
Sexuality from personal perspectivesSexual practice and behaviourSexual orientation, motivation and appetiteInfluences on sexuality and sexual behaviour; body image, self esteem, gender, gender identification, age, cultural normsSexuality and sexual behaviour across the lifespanSexuality and intimacySexuality and relationships.

What is sexual health?.
Sexual Health Assessment Skills Sexually transmitted infectionsHIV/AIDSSexual/reproductive dysfunction; impotence, infertilitySexual abuse, sexual assault, rape.

Sexuality/sexual health issues among people who have physical, psychosocial/ intellectual/cognitive health problems.
Expression of sexuality in healthcare settingsFacilitating sexual education, sexual responsibility and empowermentSexual risk assessment among people who are vulnerableSex and ethics.

Sexual health interventions.
Sexual Health Promotion – including support regarding sexual behaviour and contraception supportSexual /relationship counselling and therapySupport for people who have been sexually abused/assaulted.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Gilly A: 2005, Womens Sexual Health,3rd edition,
Laws T: 2006, A Handbook of Mens Health,
Tomlinson John: 2004, ABC of Sexual Health., . Blackwell BMJ Books, UK,
Wilson H & MacAndrew S: 2000, Sexual Health Promotion-foundations for Practice,, Bailliere Tindall,

Other Resources

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

BNGN

BSc in Nursing (General)

BNID

BSc in Nursing (Intellectual Disability)

BNPY

BSc in Nursing (Psychiatric)

Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS291

Date of Last Revision