The Challenges of Health Care for Mothers and Children in Developing Countries

The student has basic knowledge of the health care of mothers and children.

After this online course, you will know about the health challenges facing mothers and children in developing countries. In addition, you will strengthen your competence when working in health care abroad or in Finland with immigrants. Mothers' and children’s follow-up takes account of the challenges in developing countries.

• You will know about the most common health problems of developing countries as to pregnancy, postpartum and young children
• You will be able to take care of pregnant mothers and under two-year-old children in developing countries and among immigrants in Finland
• You will deepen your knowledge of mothers and children with disabilities in developing countries