The Impact of Health and Nutrition on Sexual and Reproductive Health

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Which of the following is NOT a key factor influencing sexual and reproductive health?

  1. Access to healthcare

  2. Nutritional status

  3. Education level

  4. Income level


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While income level can impact access to healthcare and nutrition, it is not a direct determinant of sexual and reproductive health.

How does malnutrition affect sexual and reproductive health?

  1. It can lead to impaired growth and development of reproductive organs.

  2. It can increase the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

  3. It can lead to complications during pregnancy and childbirth.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Malnutrition can have a wide range of negative impacts on sexual and reproductive health, including impaired growth and development of reproductive organs, increased risk of STIs, and complications during pregnancy and childbirth.

Which micronutrient is particularly important for sexual and reproductive health?

  1. Iron

  2. Iodine

  3. Zinc

  4. Vitamin A


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Iron, iodine, zinc, and vitamin A are all essential micronutrients for sexual and reproductive health. Iron is necessary for the production of red blood cells, which carry oxygen to the reproductive organs. Iodine is important for the production of thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism and growth. Zinc is involved in the production of sperm and testosterone. Vitamin A is essential for the development of the reproductive organs and the maintenance of a healthy immune system.

How can access to healthcare improve sexual and reproductive health?

  1. It can provide access to contraception and family planning services.

  2. It can provide screening and treatment for STIs.

  3. It can provide prenatal care and delivery services.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Access to healthcare can improve sexual and reproductive health by providing access to contraception and family planning services, screening and treatment for STIs, prenatal care and delivery services, and other essential services.

Which of the following is NOT a sexually transmitted infection (STI)?

  1. HIV

  2. Syphilis

  3. Gonorrhea

  4. Chlamydia


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the options are sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

How can education improve sexual and reproductive health?

  1. It can provide information about contraception and family planning.

  2. It can provide information about STIs and how to prevent them.

  3. It can help people develop critical thinking skills to make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Education can improve sexual and reproductive health by providing information about contraception and family planning, STIs and how to prevent them, and helping people develop critical thinking skills to make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of unintended pregnancy?

  1. Increased risk of maternal mortality

  2. Increased risk of infant mortality

  3. Increased risk of poverty

  4. Increased risk of educational attainment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Unintended pregnancy can lead to increased risk of maternal mortality, infant mortality, and poverty, but it is not associated with increased risk of educational attainment.

What is the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide?

  1. Hemorrhage

  2. Sepsis

  3. Eclampsia

  4. Unsafe abortion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide, accounting for approximately 27% of all maternal deaths.

Which of the following is NOT a key component of comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education?

  1. Information about contraception and family planning

  2. Information about STIs and how to prevent them

  3. Information about gender equality and human rights

  4. Information about the benefits of abstinence


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education should provide information about contraception and family planning, STIs and how to prevent them, and gender equality and human rights, but it should not promote abstinence as the only or best way to prevent pregnancy and STIs.

What is the target set by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for reducing maternal mortality ratio (MMR)?

  1. Less than 70 deaths per 100,000 live births

  2. Less than 50 deaths per 100,000 live births

  3. Less than 30 deaths per 100,000 live births

  4. Less than 10 deaths per 100,000 live births


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The target set by the SDGs for reducing MMR is less than 70 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2030.

Which of the following is NOT a key strategy for improving sexual and reproductive health?

  1. Investing in education and empowerment of women and girls

  2. Expanding access to contraception and family planning services

  3. Improving access to healthcare services

  4. Promoting abstinence as the only way to prevent pregnancy and STIs


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Promoting abstinence as the only way to prevent pregnancy and STIs is not a key strategy for improving sexual and reproductive health, as it is unrealistic and does not provide people with the information and tools they need to make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health.

What is the estimated number of unintended pregnancies worldwide each year?

  1. 121 million

  2. 212 million

  3. 312 million

  4. 412 million


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The estimated number of unintended pregnancies worldwide each year is 121 million.

Which of the following is NOT a key factor contributing to the high rates of unintended pregnancy in developing countries?

  1. Lack of access to contraception and family planning services

  2. High levels of poverty and inequality

  3. Limited education and empowerment of women and girls

  4. Cultural and religious beliefs that promote early marriage and childbearing


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

While high levels of poverty and inequality can contribute to unintended pregnancy, they are not a direct cause. The other options are all key factors contributing to the high rates of unintended pregnancy in developing countries.

What is the estimated number of maternal deaths worldwide each year?

  1. 287,000

  2. 387,000

  3. 487,000

  4. 587,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The estimated number of maternal deaths worldwide each year is 287,000.

Which of the following is NOT a key strategy for reducing maternal mortality?

  1. Investing in skilled birth attendance

  2. Expanding access to emergency obstetric care

  3. Promoting postpartum care

  4. Promoting home births


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Promoting home births is not a key strategy for reducing maternal mortality, as it can increase the risk of complications and death.

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