29 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a specific objective of Maternal and Child Health (MCH)?
Prevention of communicable diseases
What does MCH stand for?
Maternal and Child Health
Which component of MCH focuses on the health care for mothers during pregnancy and childbirth?
Maternal health
What is the second leading cause of death among women of reproductive age in developing countries?
Complications during pregnancy and childbirth
Which of the following is NOT a fact about global Maternal health?
Maternal health only includes the sub area of maternal health itself
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.
What is the definition of Maternal and Child Health (MCH)?
Promotive, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative health care for mothers and children
Which of the following is NOT a component of MCH?
Adolescent health
What is the focus of the global response to child health issues?
Reducing child mortality
Which of the following is the leading cause of death among girls aged 15-19?
Complications from pregnancy and childbirth
Which of the following is NOT a main reason why women die in pregnancy and childbirth?
Cardiac disease
What is the estimated number of women who give birth per year?
Around 135 million
Which of the following is a common morbidity experienced by women after childbirth?
All of the above
What is the maternal mortality ratio in developing countries?
239 per 100,000 births
Where do most maternal deaths occur?
Developing countries
What is the target for reducing the global maternal mortality ratio by 2030?
Less than 70 per 100,000 live births
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
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
What is the maternal mortality ratio of Saudi Arabia in 2020?
16 deaths per 100,000 live births
Which of the following is a leading cause of death in children under the age of 5?
Infectious diseases
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
What is the global under-five mortality rate in 2021?
38 deaths per 1,000 live births
What are some leading causes of under-five deaths?
Infectious diseases, preterm birth complications, and intrapartum-related complications
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
What is the main focus of maternal and child health?
B & C
What is the goal of Sustainable Development Goal 3?
All of the following
What are some interventions for maternal care?
All of the above
Which region has a higher likelihood of child mortality before the age of 5?
Sub-Saharan Africa
What percentage of child deaths are linked to malnutrition?
45%
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