Reproductive Health Flashcards
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What is the definition of reproductive health?
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- A state of physical, mental and social wellbeing in all matters relating to reproductive system
- It addresses the reproductive processes, functions and system at all stages of life and implies that people are able to have a satisfying and safe sex life and that they have the capability to reproduce and the freedom to decide if, when and how often to do so
2
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Who is reproductive health relevant to?
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All populations irrespective of gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status or sexual preference
3
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At what stages in life should it be taken into consideration?
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- Young people at the start of their sexual and reproductive lives
- Reproductive health and wellbeing of adults
- Health at the end of the reproductive lifespan
4
Q
What marks the start and end of reproductive lifespan for men and women?
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Women- Puberty to menopause
Men- Puberty to end of life
5
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What are the reproductive issues for adolescents?
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- Period of intense physical, emotional and social change
- Initiation of sexual activity and experimentation/sexual orientation
- Social norms
- Peer pressure/ social media
- HPV vaccination programme
- Access to appropriate education and contraception
- Lifestyle issues - nutrition and exercise
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What are the reproductive issues for twenties?
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- Social norms/ social media
- Sexual orientation
- Risk taking behaviour
- Highest rates of STI’s
- Access to contraception
- Cervical screening
- Breast awareness
7
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What are the reproductive issues for thirties?
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- Most common age for planned pregnancy
- Period of increased confidence and self esteem
- Cervical screening
- Breast awareness
8
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What are the reproductive issues for forties?
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- Sub fertility
- Higher risk pregnancy
- Cervical screening
- Breast awareness
- Stability of relationship ( ^STI)
- Peri-menopause
9
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What are the reproductive issues for fifties?
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- Breast screening
- Cervical screening
- Menopause
- STI’s
- Lifestyle- nutrition and exercise
10
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What are the reproductive issues for sixties?
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- Post-menopausal
- Osteoporosis
- STI’s
- Prostate screening
11
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What are the 6 pillars of reproductive health?
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1-Positive approach 2-Knowledge and resilience 3-Free from violence and abuse 4- Proportionate universalism 5-User centred 6- Wider determinants
12
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What is the midwives role in promoting reproductive health?
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- Evidence based knowledge and understanding of reproductive health across the life course
- Unique health promotion opportunities
- Non- judgemental
- Cultural Intelligence
- Sign post to appropriate services
