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Sexual Health Policy and Advocacy

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What is the primary goal of sexual health policy and advocacy?

  1. To promote sexual pleasure and enjoyment

  2. To reduce the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

  3. To ensure access to comprehensive sexual health services

  4. To prevent unintended pregnancy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sexual health policy and advocacy aims to ensure that individuals and communities have access to the information, services, and resources they need to make informed decisions about their sexual health.

Which international organization is responsible for coordinating global efforts in sexual health?

  1. World Health Organization (WHO)

  2. United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

  3. Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)

  4. Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Health Organization (WHO) is the lead international organization responsible for coordinating global efforts in sexual health. It provides guidance, technical assistance, and resources to countries to help them develop and implement effective sexual health policies and programs.

What is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) worldwide?

  1. Chlamydia

  2. Gonorrhea

  3. Syphilis

  4. HIV


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) worldwide, affecting an estimated 131 million people each year.

What is the most effective method of preventing unintended pregnancy?

  1. Abstinence

  2. Condoms

  3. Oral contraceptives

  4. Intrauterine devices (IUDs)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Abstinence from sexual intercourse is the only 100% effective method of preventing unintended pregnancy.

What is the primary goal of comprehensive sexual health education?

  1. To teach students about the reproductive system

  2. To promote sexual pleasure and enjoyment

  3. To provide information about sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

  4. To help students develop healthy relationships


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Comprehensive sexual health education aims to help students develop healthy relationships, make informed decisions about their sexual health, and protect themselves from sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Which country has the highest rate of teenage pregnancy in the developed world?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Canada

  4. Australia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States has the highest rate of teenage pregnancy in the developed world, with approximately 750,000 teenage pregnancies each year.

What is the primary goal of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM)?

  1. To provide financial support to countries for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria programs

  2. To coordinate global efforts in HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria research

  3. To advocate for increased funding for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria programs

  4. To provide technical assistance to countries for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria programs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary goal of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) is to provide financial support to countries for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria programs.

What is the most common cause of cervical cancer?

  1. Human papillomavirus (HPV)

  2. Chlamydia

  3. Gonorrhea

  4. Syphilis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common cause of cervical cancer, accounting for approximately 70% of cases worldwide.

What is the most effective method of preventing HIV transmission?

  1. Condoms

  2. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)

  3. Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)

  4. Antiretroviral therapy (ART)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Condoms are the most effective method of preventing HIV transmission, reducing the risk of infection by up to 99%.

What is the primary goal of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)?

  1. To promote sexual and reproductive health and rights

  2. To provide financial support to countries for sexual and reproductive health programs

  3. To coordinate global efforts in sexual and reproductive health research

  4. To advocate for increased funding for sexual and reproductive health programs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary goal of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is to promote sexual and reproductive health and rights, including access to family planning, safe childbirth, and prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

What is the most common cause of infertility in women?

  1. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

  2. Endometriosis

  3. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

  4. Uterine fibroids


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common cause of infertility in women, affecting up to 10% of women of reproductive age.

What is the most common cause of infertility in men?

  1. Varicocele

  2. Erectile dysfunction

  3. Premature ejaculation

  4. Low sperm count


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Low sperm count is the most common cause of infertility in men, affecting up to 15% of men of reproductive age.

What is the primary goal of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)?

  1. To coordinate global efforts in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care

  2. To provide financial support to countries for HIV/AIDS programs

  3. To advocate for increased funding for HIV/AIDS programs

  4. To provide technical assistance to countries for HIV/AIDS programs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary goal of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) is to coordinate global efforts in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care.

What is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) among men who have sex with men (MSM)?

  1. Chlamydia

  2. Gonorrhea

  3. Syphilis

  4. HIV


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

HIV is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) among men who have sex with men (MSM), accounting for approximately 50% of all new HIV infections among MSM worldwide.

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