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Reproductive Health and Responsible Sexuality: Mindanao Young Women Leaders Congress
Reproductive Health and Responsible Sexuality: Mindanao Young Women Leaders Congress
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RESPONSIBLE SEXUALITY
Population in millions
48
60
70
80
90
95
00
05
07
09
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
20
20
20
19
20
YOung PeOPle
YAFSS II says:
– coital debut at 18 years for girls,
17 years for boys
35
30 30 Males
25 26.4 25 25
20
%
15 14 15
Females
10 10.8 11 11
5
0
1982 1994 1997 2000 2001 2002
Year
Pregnancy in the Young
ALAGAD, Mindanao
A state of complete physical,
mental and social well-being
and not merely the absence of
disease or infirmity,
in all matters related to the
reproductive system and to its
functions and processes.
ICPD, 1994
Philippine Reproductive Health Program
(DOH Admin. Order 1-A s, 1998)
10 Elements of RH
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH FRAMEWORK
Integrates/ Deals
From To Address
with
Maternal Mortality
VAWC
Gender Power
RTIs
Sexuality
Prevention of
Quality of Life
Reproduction Abortions/Complications
Life Cycle Approach
Population Infertility
Male Responsibility
Family Planning Cancers and other
Women Centered
Diseases
Socio-economic
Maternal and Child
Cultural
Health
Values and Ethics
Adolescent RH
Rights
(10 Elements)
The missing link in women’s
health…
• Accurate information/awareness
-Know your self and your body
- what’s important to you ?
-high risk behaviors
-know your rights
-responsibilities
UNICEF
Responsible Sexuality
• Life skills
– Setting goals
– Interpersonal relationships
– Communication
– Managing emotions and stress
– Making responsible decisions
– Taking control of your own life
UNICEF
Responsible Sexuality
Study/Learn
Think
Organize
Participate