reproductive health
TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: Reproductive health](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022032616/55a5cc121a28ab304e8b47f2/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of infirmity or disease, in all matters relating to the reproductive system and to its functions and processes.
![Page 2: Reproductive health](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022032616/55a5cc121a28ab304e8b47f2/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Is defined as the constellation of methods, techniques, and services that contribute to the reproductive health and well-being by preventing and solving reproductive health problems.
![Page 3: Reproductive health](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022032616/55a5cc121a28ab304e8b47f2/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
People are able to have a satisfying and safe sex life
Have the capability to reproduce
Have the freedom to decide if, when and how often to do so.
![Page 4: Reproductive health](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022032616/55a5cc121a28ab304e8b47f2/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
To ensure that comprehensive and factual information and a full range of reproductive health care services are accessible, affordable, acceptable and convenient to all users.
To enable and support responsible voluntary decisions about child-bearing and methods of family planning.
To meet changing reproductive health needs over the life cycle and to do in ways sensitive to the diversity
![Page 5: Reproductive health](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022032616/55a5cc121a28ab304e8b47f2/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Family planning Counseling Information Education Communication & services Education & services for parental care Prevention & appropriate treatment of infertility Abortion Treatment of reproductive tract infections STD & other reproductive health conditions Human sexuality Responsible parenthood
![Page 6: Reproductive health](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022032616/55a5cc121a28ab304e8b47f2/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Fertility – means the actual number of births applied to an individual or to a group while Fecundity – is the biological capacity of a woman (or a couple) to have children in the future.
![Page 7: Reproductive health](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022032616/55a5cc121a28ab304e8b47f2/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
1. Heredity > the ability to reproduce is relatively influenced by fecundity of one’s ancestor.
Ex. Defects in sex organs affect fecundity and is inherited.
2. Health > if a person is in good, he has the highest possible fecundity.
Ex. There are diseases that adversely affect a person’s reproductive capacity.
![Page 8: Reproductive health](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022032616/55a5cc121a28ab304e8b47f2/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
3. Age > Reproduction begins at puberty, develops during adolescence and reaches a high point of maturity.
4. Emotional Surroundings > A good environment helps in the proper development of the fetus.
5. Ovulation cycle > Every 28 days, one or more ova are released during ovulation – a process in which the egg cells mature.
![Page 9: Reproductive health](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022032616/55a5cc121a28ab304e8b47f2/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
6. Lactation > pregnancy is usually impeded as the mammary glands are active.
7. Pregnancy Wastage > This refers to miscarriage or spontaneous abortion or stillbirth. Stillbirth constitutes a longer interruption in pregnancy.
![Page 10: Reproductive health](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022032616/55a5cc121a28ab304e8b47f2/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
1. Parenthood means fulfillment
Parents often feel that their role as parents is fulfilled the moment they have a child.
![Page 11: Reproductive health](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022032616/55a5cc121a28ab304e8b47f2/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
2. Machismo
> There is a belief that the proof of man’s virility is to beget children. The more he has, the more manly he believes he is.
![Page 12: Reproductive health](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022032616/55a5cc121a28ab304e8b47f2/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
3. Perpetuation of the family name
Sons are desired to carry on the family name.
![Page 13: Reproductive health](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022032616/55a5cc121a28ab304e8b47f2/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
4. Competition with parents
A man says’ “if my parents were able to support many children, why can’t I support more?”. This means that the son wants to compete with his parents and even desires to surpass them
![Page 14: Reproductive health](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022032616/55a5cc121a28ab304e8b47f2/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
5. More hands
It is a common belief, esp. among farmers, that many children mean more hands to work in the farm. Hence, the need for more chidlren.
![Page 15: Reproductive health](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022032616/55a5cc121a28ab304e8b47f2/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
6. Bigger Income
> Many hands that earn a living means a bigger income to the family
![Page 16: Reproductive health](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022032616/55a5cc121a28ab304e8b47f2/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
7. Insurance
> Parents’ beliefs that having many children is an assurance that there will be one or two who will provide for them in their old age.
![Page 17: Reproductive health](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022032616/55a5cc121a28ab304e8b47f2/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
8. Security
It is a custom of some parents to train their older children and expect them to take care of their younger brothers and sisters even at an early age.
![Page 18: Reproductive health](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022032616/55a5cc121a28ab304e8b47f2/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
9. God’s Blessings
Children are considered as gifts from God. There is a belief that the large family is in God’s grace or is blessed.
![Page 19: Reproductive health](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022032616/55a5cc121a28ab304e8b47f2/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
10. Fatalism
Filipinos generally value fate. Fatalism extends even to the number of children families have.