This course introduces the basic elements of population studies, including population size, composition, and distribution, and the causes and consequences of changes in these characteristics. An overview of demographic processes and measures used to assess them is presented. The course also focuses on reproductive health issues important in the context of Sub-Saharan Africa. The impact of population policies and programs on population change will be analyzed for different countries. Current issues and problems in program design, implementation, and evaluation will be outlined with the help of several case studies.

Who Should Apply?

Public health practitioners, epidemiologists, exposure scientists, quantitative health geographers, risk assessors, students.

Duration: 5 Days

Course Objectives

After completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe the status and trends in population size, composition and distribution, and analyze the causes and consequences of changes in these characteristics.
2. Calculate and interpret basic measures used to assess demographic processes: fertility, mortality, migration and urbanization.
3. Describe and analyze the theories and empirical evidence to explain the observed trends in fertility, mortality, migration, and urbanization in the developing and developed world.
4. Describe trends in household/family structure, number, composition and types, and their demographic and social implications.
5. Describe and interpret basic biological reproductive processes and major contraceptive technologies.
6. Identify the important reproductive health issues in the Sub-Saharan region of Africa and their socioeconomic, health and demographic impact; and devise programmatic strategies to tackle them.
7. Analyze population policy, its formulation and role in the future of sub-Saharan Africa's demographic and reproductive health trends.
8. Outline the steps and issues involved in designing a reproductive health/family planning program.
9. Analyze organizational, administrative, financial and technical issues involved in program design, implementation and evaluation.

Course Content

1. Population Size, Growth, and Demographic Transition
2. Population Structure, Composition and Distribution
3. Social and Economic Consequences of Population Growth
4. Fertility and Reproduction: Data Sources and Measurement
5. Fertility Change: Trends, Differentials, Determinants and Theories
6. Mortality and morbidity: Data Sources and Measurement
7. Mortality Decline: Trends, Differentials, Theories and Prospects
8. Migration: Sources of Data, Measurement, Trends in Time and Space, Theories and Implications.
9. Urbanization: Measurement, Theories, Trends, and Prospects
10. Reproductive Health: Biological Processes and Contraceptive Technology
11. Components of Reproductive Health
12. Fertility and Infertility: Processes and Management
13. Population Policies and Programs

Methodology

The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields.

Key Notes

i. The participant must be conversant with English.

ii. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

iii. Course duration is flexible, and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

iv. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and a Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

v. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

vi. Payment should be made at least a week before commencement of the training, to DATASTAT CONSULTANCY LTD account, as indicated in the invoice to enable us to prepare better for you.