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What is the primary aim of family planning?
What is the primary aim of family planning?
Natural methods of contraception include the withdrawal method and calendar method.
Natural methods of contraception include the withdrawal method and calendar method.
True
Name one type of emergency contraceptive method.
Name one type of emergency contraceptive method.
Emergency contraceptive pills
The _____ method involves monitoring fertility signs and menstrual cycles for family planning.
The _____ method involves monitoring fertility signs and menstrual cycles for family planning.
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Match the contraceptive methods to their categories:
Match the contraceptive methods to their categories:
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Which of the following is NOT considered a mechanical contraceptive method?
Which of the following is NOT considered a mechanical contraceptive method?
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The withdrawal method is a reliable form of contraception.
The withdrawal method is a reliable form of contraception.
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What is the primary purpose of the lactational amenorrhea method (LAM)?
What is the primary purpose of the lactational amenorrhea method (LAM)?
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The __________ method uses physical signs and symptoms that change with hormone fluctuations to predict a woman's fertility.
The __________ method uses physical signs and symptoms that change with hormone fluctuations to predict a woman's fertility.
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Match the following contraceptive methods with their categories:
Match the following contraceptive methods with their categories:
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Study Notes
Maternal and Child Health Nursing MCH 211: Family Planning
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Learning Objectives:
- Explore misconceptions about contraception and various methods
- Understand the core components of family planning and contraceptive services
- Provide counseling on contraception and choices for women and gender-nonconforming individuals who use drugs
- Identify barriers to accessing contraception and strategies to overcome them
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Outline:
- Definition of family planning
- Objectives of family planning (WHO definition)
- Types of contraceptive methods:
- Natural methods (calendar, safe period, fertility awareness, lactational amenorrhea, withdrawal, vaginal washing)
- Chemical methods (vaginal contraceptive sponges, spermicides - foams, creams, jellies, suppositories)
- Mechanical methods (Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices (IUDs), condoms - male and female, cervical cap, vaginal diaphragm)
- Hormonal methods (oral contraceptive pills - combined and progesterone-only, injectable contraceptives, subcutaneous implants, skin patches, vaginal rings, hormonal IUDs)
- Emergency methods (natural methods, hormonal methods, intrauterine devices)
- Surgical methods (vasectomy, tubal ligation)
- Considerations in family planning
- Challenges in family planning
Specific Contraceptive Methods Details
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Natural Methods:
- Calendar Method: Tracking menstrual cycle to identify fertile periods
- Safe Period: Avoiding intercourse during estimated fertile periods
- Fertility Awareness Methods: Identifying physical signs of fertility
- Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM): Breastfeeding as a contraceptive method (effective for 6 months after delivery)
- Withdrawal Method: Coitus interruptus - withdrawing before ejaculation
- Vaginal Washing: Not a reliable method of contraception
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Chemical Methods: Vaginal spermicides (foams, creams, jellies, suppositories) kill sperm before cervical entry.
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Mechanical Methods: Physical barriers preventing sperm from reaching the ovum.
- Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices (IUDs): Small devices placed in the uterus for long-term contraception
- Condoms (male and female): Used during sexual intercourse
- Cervical Cap: A small cup-like device that fits over the cervix
- Vaginal Diaphragm: A shallow, dome-shaped device that covers the cervix
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Hormonal Methods: Using hormones to prevent ovulation
- Oral Contraceptive Pills: Combined (estrogen and progestin) or progestin-only (mini-pills)
- Injectable Contraceptives: Progesterone-only or combined
- Subcutaneous Implants: Capsules releasing hormones under the skin
- Skin Patches: Releases hormones through skin contact
- Vaginal Rings: Hormones administered through a ring placed in the vagina
- Hormonal IUDs: Release hormones into the uterus
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Emergency Contraception
- Methods used after unprotected sex
- Natural, Hormonal, and IUD methods are available (Timeframes for effectiveness vary)
- Examples: Emergency oral contraceptive pills, Intrauterine devices
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Surgical Methods: Permanent contraception
- Vasectomy: Cutting the vas deferens to prevent sperm from ejaculation
- Tubal Ligation: Cutting or blocking the fallopian tubes
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Contraindications:
- Conditions making contraception unsuitable
- Known or suspected pregnancy
- Active pelvic Inflammatory diseases (PID)
- Previous ectopic pregnancy
- Undiagnosed abnormal uterine bleeding or heavy periods
- Severe dysmenorrhea
- Abnormal uterine shape
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Nursing Instructions:
- Important guidelines for patient care and follow-up that should be delivered to clients
Definitions and Descriptions of Methods
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Family Planning: Conscious efforts to control the number and spacing of children in a family
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Contraception: Methods to prevent pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases
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Test your knowledge on family planning and contraceptive methods in maternal and child health nursing. This quiz covers various contraceptive methods, counseling strategies, and barriers to accessing contraception. Understand the objectives and definitions related to family planning as outlined by WHO.
