Reproductive Health

The video discusses the importance of reproductive health, defined by WHO as total well-being in physical, emotional, behavioral, and social aspects. It highlights the need for safe birth control, healthcare services, and education to achieve a reproductively healthy society. Challenges such as early pregnancy and the necessity of sex education are addressed. The Indian government's initiatives, including family planning programs and research, are outlined. The video concludes with a global perspective on reproductive health and the need for infrastructure and public support for successful implementation.

What does the World Health Organization define reproductive health as?

• Access to birth control methods

• Freedom to decide when to reproduce

• Total well-being in physical, emotional, behavioral, and social aspects of reproduction

• The ability to have children

What is a significant risk associated with early pregnancy?

• Increased financial burden

• Health risks to both mother and child

• Difficulty in finding healthcare services

• Lack of emotional support

Why is sex education important in schools?

• To provide correct and age-appropriate information

• To promote early marriages

• To increase student enrollment

• To reduce the need for healthcare services

What is the purpose of creating awareness about sexually transmitted diseases?

• To encourage more marriages

• To increase the population

• To promote the use of traditional medicine

• To prevent unsafe sexual practices

What symbol represents family planning products and services in India?

• A green circle

• A blue square

• An inverted red triangle

• A yellow star

What was the aim of the Reproductive and Child Health program launched in 1997?

• To increase the birth rate

• To build a reproductively healthy society

• To promote traditional family values

• To reduce healthcare costs

What was the purpose of banning amniocentesis as a sex determination technique?

• To promote gender equality

• To prevent female feticide

• To increase the birth rate

• To reduce healthcare costs