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Flashcards in Reproductive and Sexual Health Deck (8)
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1
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What are the 4 main STI’s?

A

1) Chlamydia
2) Gonorrhoea
3) Syphilis
4) Trichomoniasis

2
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What are the ABC criteria for HIV safety?

A

Abstain
Be faithful
Condom usage

3
Q

What causes an STI?

How are they spread?

A

Caused by over 30 different bacteria, viruses and parasites.

Predominantly by sexual contact

4
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Why is SRH important?

A

20% global burden of women and 14% of men health problems, and significant in poor countries

5
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Where do maternal mortalities occur?

A

Developing countries mostly

6
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What is Female Genital Mutilation?

A

Procedures intentionally altering or causing injury to FGM for non-medical reasons

7
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What are some of the consequences of FGM?

A

Cyst and scar tissue formation, complications in sex and pregnancy, low libido, depression and anxiety.

8
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What are the different types of prevention?

A

1: Prevention against disease and disability
2: Identify and Treat disease
3: Improve quality of life