Training of Roma Health Mediators in Reproductive Health
Training of Roma Health Mediators in Reproductive Health
Training of Roma Health Mediators in Reproductive Health
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eproductive organs which are necessary to carry out this important function.<br />
‣ What are the various steps dur<strong>in</strong>g reproduction?<br />
• A man and a woman have sexual <strong>in</strong>tercourse<br />
• Conception may occur and lead to pregnancy<br />
• Birth <strong>of</strong> a baby<br />
‣ What do you understand by the term “reproductive health”?<br />
Possible responses:<br />
• <strong>Health</strong>y reproductive organs<br />
• The ability to reproduce and to regulate fertility<br />
• Access to adequate medical services which allow women to go safely through the<br />
pregnancy<br />
• Safe delivery<br />
• The ability to have sexual relations free <strong>of</strong> the fear <strong>of</strong> pregnancy and <strong>of</strong><br />
contract<strong>in</strong>g sexually transmitted diseases<br />
After listen<strong>in</strong>g to participants’ answers expla<strong>in</strong> that:<br />
• <strong>Reproductive</strong> health is a state <strong>of</strong> complete well-be<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> all aspects <strong>of</strong> the<br />
reproductive system and its functions.<br />
• <strong>Reproductive</strong> health implies that people:<br />
o Are able to have a satisfy<strong>in</strong>g and safe sex life<br />
o Have the capability to reproduce and the freedom to decide if, when and<br />
how <strong>of</strong>ten to do so<br />
• Men and women have the right to:<br />
o Be <strong>in</strong>formed and have access to safe, effective, affordable and acceptable<br />
methods <strong>of</strong> family plann<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> their choice<br />
o Have access to appropriate health care services that will enable women to<br />
go safely through pregnancy and childbirth and provide couples with the<br />
best chance <strong>of</strong> hav<strong>in</strong>g a healthy <strong>in</strong>fant.<br />
Use the tra<strong>in</strong>er document <strong>Reproductive</strong> <strong>Health</strong> and its Implication as your guide to<br />
expla<strong>in</strong> the health implications to all matters related to reproduction. [Note: the<br />
document presents the “ideal situation” regard<strong>in</strong>g reproductive organs, sexual<br />
<strong>in</strong>tercourse, pregnancy, delivery and newborn babies. In addition to be<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>fluenced by<br />
access to and use <strong>of</strong> quality health care, these items are also <strong>in</strong>fluenced by heredity,<br />
congenital abnormalities, personal practices etc.]<br />
Expla<strong>in</strong> that family plann<strong>in</strong>g is an important component <strong>of</strong> reproductive health. Ask<br />
participants:<br />
‣ What is meant by the term family plann<strong>in</strong>g?<br />
List answers on the flipchart.<br />
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RFHI/JSI <strong>Roma</strong>nia <strong>Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>of</strong> RHMs <strong>in</strong> <strong>Reproductive</strong> <strong>Health</strong> Session 2: Basic Pr<strong>in</strong>ciples <strong>of</strong> RH & FP
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