CDC Online Course: Reproductive Health in Emergency Preparedness and Response

J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2016 Sep;25(9):861-4. doi: 10.1089/jwh.2016.5993.

Abstract

In an emergency, the needs of women of reproductive age, particularly pregnant and postpartum women, introduce unique challenges for public health and clinical care. Incorporating reproductive health issues and considerations into emergency preparedness and response is a relatively new field. In recent years, several resources and tools specific to reproductive health have been developed. However, there is still a need for training about the effects of emergencies on women of reproductive age. In an effort to train medical and public health professionals about these topics, the CDC Division of Reproductive Health developed Reproductive Health in Emergency Preparedness and Response, an online course that is available across the United States.

MeSH terms

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.
  • Disaster Planning*
  • Education, Distance / methods*
  • Emergencies*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Internet / statistics & numerical data
  • Pregnancy
  • Public Health / education*
  • Reproductive Health / education*
  • United States