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HEALTH TRENDS,
ISSUES, AND CONCERN UNIT 2
IN THE NATIONAL LEVEL 108,116,615 1.4% OF THE TOTAL WORLD POPULATION WHY IS IT CONSIDER AS HEALTH TRENDS, ISSUES AND CONCERN? REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH Defined as a state of physical, mental, and social well-being in all matters relating to the reproductive system, at all stages of life. RA 10354 ACT OF 2012 REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
Also known as RESPONSIBLE
PARENTHOOD AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ACT. PILLARS OF FOUNDATION FOR RA 10354 1. INFORMED CHOICE AS STATED IN THE ACT, EFFECTIVE AND QUALITY REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, WHICH ARE ETHICALLY AND MEDICALLY SAFE, LEGAL, ACCESSIBLE, AND AFFORDABLE, SHALL BE GIVEN PRIMACY TO ENSURE THE HEALTH OF THE MOTHER AND CHILD. 2. RESPECT FOR LIFE THE ACT RECOGNIZES THAT ABORTION IS ILLEGAL AND PUNISHABLE BY LAW. 3. BIRTH CONTROL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE, INFORMATION, AND SUPPLIES SHALL BE MADE AVAILABE MOST ESPECIALLY TO POOR BENEFICIARIES. THE ACT PROVISIONS ALSO THAT THE GOVERNMENT MUST RESPECT THE CITIZEN’S INDIVIDUAL PREFERENCES AND CHOICES OF FAMILY PLANNING METHOD. C:\KAI\K TO 12\grade 10\HEALTH Q1\HIV AIDS\Types of Birth Control - Contrac eptive Methods.mp4 CONTRACEPTIONS Refers to methods and devices used to prevent or delay pregnancy. TYPES OF CONTRACEPTI VES 1. ABSTINENCE Abstinence means not having any form of sex – vaginal, anal or oral, at any time. 2. WITHDRAWAL METHOD Also known as the “Pull Out Method”. It involves the removing of penis from the vagina before ejaculation, or cumming. 3. CONDOM Made up of thin latex or plastic. 4. FERTILITY AWARENESS BASED METHODS Also know as “Natural Family Planning” or “Rhythm Method”. It includes calendar/rhythm method, the standard days method, the body temperature method, and the cervical mucus method. 5. BREASTFEEDING AS CONTRACEPTION Also known as LACTATIONAL AMENORRHEA METHOD. This method is effective for up to six months after giving birth. 6. ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE PILLS Made of hormones It should be taken daily to prevent or delay pregnancy. 7. CONTRACEPTIVE PATCH Also know by its brand name Ortho Evra. It is a thin plastic patch that sticks to the skin. Can be placed on the upper body, outer arm, lower abdomen and buttocks. 8. CONTRACEPTIVE SHOT/INJECTION Also called Depo Provera. Injections of hormones is given in the buttocks or arms every 3 months. 9. IMPLANTS Common brand names are Implanon and Nexplanon. They are matchstick-sized, flexible plastics inserted under the skin of the upper arm. Implants are effective for up to 3 years. 10. INTRAUTERINE DEVICE (IUD’S) They are small, flexible, T-shaped devices inserted into the uterus by a health provider. It affects the movement of sperm, preventing fertilization and pregnancy. It can last up to 5 to 10 years. 2 TYPES OF IUD 1. Copper IUD (ParaGard) – releases small amount of copper into the uterus 2. Hormonal IUD (Mirena or Skyla) – releases hormone into the uterus 11. STERILIZATION Also know as Female Tubal Ligation. It is a permanent method of contraception. It is for women who do not want more children. It involves blocking of the fallopian tubes. This can be done surgically by cutting, tying, or sealing the fallopian tubes 4. RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD COUPLES DETERMINE THEIR IDEAL FAMILY SIZE. IN ADDITION, THE GOVERNMENT SHALL EQUIP EACH PARENT WITH NEEDED INFORMATION IN ALL ASPECTS OF FAMILY LIFE, REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH, AND THIS PILLAR. PARENTHOOD IS NATURAL OUTCOME OF MARRIAGE. IT’S ABOUT RAISING CHILDREN AND SUPPORTING THEIR NEEDS FINANCIALLY, EDUCATIONALLY, MORALLY, TEACHING GOOD VALUES AND GIVING THEM LOVE AND CARE. RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD 1. PARENTS PLAN AND WORK TO MEET THE GOALS OF THEIR FAMILY. 2. PARENTS PLAN THE DESIRED NUMBER, SPACING, SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONCERN AND RELIGIOUS CONVICTIONS. 3. PARENTS RESPOND TO THE NEED OF THEIR CHILDREN.