Training in Research in Reproductive Health/Sexual Health
Studying Infections Related to Sexual Health
Sarah Hawkes
Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Session on March 8 at 9 AM
See also: Epidemiology of RTIs
SESSION OUTLINE
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session students will be able to:
- Define the major infections of the reproductive tract and their modes of transmission
- Describe the importance of these infections at the individual, community and public health levels
- Describe the major ways of intervening to reduce the burden of disease associated with these infections
- Describe the major areas for research in relation to infections of the reproductive tract
Methodology
The session will be predominantly based on lecture material, however, students will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss the main reading materials at all times.
Suggested reading materials prior to the Session
- Gerbase AC, Rowley JT, Mertens TE. Global epidemiology of sexually transmitted diseases. Lancet 1998a; 351 (suppl III): SIII2-4.
- Wasserheit J. The significance and scope of reproductive tract infections among third world women. Int J Gyn Obs 1989; suppl 3:145-63.