Maternal and Child Health

Which of the following is NOT a specific objective of Maternal and Child Health (MCH)?

Prevention of communicable diseases (correct)
Promotion of Reproductive health
Reduction of maternal, perinatal, infant and childhood mortality and morbidity
Promotion of the physical and psychological development of the child and adolescent within the family

What does MCH stand for?

Mother and Child Healthcare
Maternal and Children's Health
Maternal Care and Health
Maternal and Child Health (correct)

Which component of MCH focuses on the health care for mothers during pregnancy and childbirth?

Maternal health (correct)
School health
Child health
Family planning

What is the second leading cause of death among women of reproductive age in developing countries?

Complications during pregnancy and childbirth (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a fact about global Maternal health?

Maternal health only includes the sub area of maternal health itself (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Mother and Child Health Passport Project?

Ensuring the well-being of both mother s and children during pregnancy, childbirth, and the early yea rs of life. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Maternal and Child Health (MCH)?

Promotive, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative health care for mothers and children (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of MCH?

Adolescent health (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the global response to child health issues?

Reducing child mortality (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the leading cause of death among girls aged 15-19?

Complications from pregnancy and childbirth (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a main reason why women die in pregnancy and childbirth?

Cardiac disease (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated number of women who give birth per year?

Around 135 million (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common morbidity experienced by women after childbirth?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maternal mortality ratio in developing countries?

239 per 100,000 births (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where do most maternal deaths occur?

Developing countries (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the target for reducing the global maternal mortality ratio by 2030?

Less than 70 per 100,000 live births (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the major complications that account for nearly 75% of all maternal deaths?

Severe bleeding, infections, high blood pressure during pregnancy, unsafe abortion, complications from delivery (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main causes of delay in receiving care for maternal health?

Delay in decision to seek care, delay in reaching care, delay in receiving care (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maternal mortality ratio of Saudi Arabia in 2020?

16 deaths per 100,000 live births (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a leading cause of death in children under the age of 5?

Infectious diseases (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the under-five mortality rate?

The probability a newborn would die before reaching 5 years of age, expressed per 1,000 live births (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the global under-five mortality rate in 2021?

38 deaths per 1,000 live births (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are some leading causes of under-five deaths?

Infectious diseases, preterm birth complications, and intrapartum-related complications (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Mother and Child Health Passport System?

keep record of the illness history of mothers and children, monitor and follow up on their health status, and provide integrated health care (C) Signup and view all the answers