Lisääntymisterveys ja naisten hyvinvointi Flashcards
What is the definition of gender-based violence?
Gender-based violence refers to harmful acts directed at an individual based on their gender, often resulting in physical, sexual, or psychological harm.
Name one international convention that addresses gender-based violence.
The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
How many women died from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth in 2023?
Over 700 women every day
Approximately 260,000 women died during and following pregnancy and childbirth in 2023.
What is the maternal mortality ratio (MMR)?
Number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births
By what percentage did the global maternal mortality ratio drop between 2000 and 2023?
About 40%
In 2023, what percentage of all maternal deaths occurred in low- and lower-middle-income countries?
Just over 90%
Which regions accounted for around 87% of global maternal deaths in 2023?
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Southern Asia
What was the maternal mortality ratio in low-income countries in 2023?
346 per 100,000 live births
What major complications account for around 75% of maternal deaths?
- Severe bleeding
- Infections
- High blood pressure during pregnancy
- Complications from delivery
- Unsafe abortion
What is the lifetime risk of maternal death in high-income countries?
1 in 7933
What should be done to avoid maternal deaths?
Prevent unintended pregnancies and ensure access to quality health care
What is the MMR in conflict-affected areas compared to non-conflict settings?
504 deaths per 100,000 live births in conflict-affected areas vs. 99 in non-conflict settings
What is one of the key factors preventing women from receiving adequate health care?
Health system failures
What was the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on maternal mortality in 2021?
MMR rose from 282,000 maternal deaths in 2020 to 322,000 maternal deaths in 2021
What is the target for reducing global maternal mortality by 2030 according to the Sustainable Development Goals?
Less than 70 per 100,000 live births
What is WHO’s role in improving maternal health?
Reducing maternal mortality through research, guidance, and support
Fill in the blank: The greatest reduction in lifetime risk of maternal death occurred in the region of _______.
Central and Southern Asia
What is the MMR in high-income countries in 2023?
10 per 100,000 live births
What is a major cause of maternal death that can be managed with timely care?
Severe bleeding after childbirth
How does the presence of skilled health professionals impact maternal health outcomes?
It can save the lives of women and newborns
What is the goal of WHO’s Strategies toward ending preventable maternal mortality?
Addressing inequalities and ensuring universal health coverage
Suboptimal quality of antenatal care (ANC) presents
a major challenge
various ANC components
counseling on birth preparedness
and complication readiness,
preventive measures and
screening tests.
Frequent ANC visits and
ensuring privacy are all essential to improve the uptake of ANC
