16 Questions
What does the field of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) explore?
The mental and social well-being of an individual
How does the World Health Organization (WHO) define health in relation to sexual wellbeing?
As complete physical, mental, and social well-being
What is encompassed by the term 'sexual wellbeing' within the WHO's definition of health?
The ability to have responsible, satisfying, and safe sex
According to UN agencies, what does sexual and reproductive health include?
Access to sex education and birth control methods
What inequalities do individuals face in reproductive health services?
Inequalities based on socioeconomic status, education level, age, ethnicity, religion, and resources available in their environment
What does access to appropriate health care services for women aim to provide?
The ability for women to go safely through pregnancy and childbirth
What percentage of the global burden of ill-health is accounted for by reproductive and sexual ill-health for women, according to the WHO assessment in 2008?
20%
According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), what do unmet needs for sexual and reproductive health deprive women of?
Right to make crucial choices about their own bodies and futures
Which of the following is not a common complication faced by adolescent females in terms of reproductive health?
High rates of heart disease
In 2016, what was the adolescent birth rate per 1000?
45
What are the top three leading causes of death in females between the ages of 15-19?
Maternal conditions, self-harm, road conditions
What contributes to maintaining the cycle of poverty in developing countries, according to the text?
Adolescent pregnancy
What was the percentage of adolescent females who experienced sexual violence in 2014?
33%
What are some common reasons for young women to be pressured into marriage in developing countries?
To bear children to help with work, dowry system, prearranged marriages
What is stated as inseparable from gender equality according to the text?
Women's reproductive health
According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), what do unmet needs for sexual and reproductive health affect?
Family welfare
Explore the field of sexual and reproductive health, encompassing individual's reproductive system, sexual well-being, and overall health according to the World Health Organization's definition. This field delves into research, health care, and social activism to promote complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
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