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Midwifery Assignment One
Midwifery Assignment One
MIDWIFERY(N3513MM)
ASSIGNMENT ONE
Student number:224098977
Student name: IMMANUEL ANGALA
11/4/2024
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Postnatal care helps to address physical and emotional changes following childbirth,
assess maternal health and manage any complication related to postpartum.
(c) Antenatal care (ANC)
It involves regular check-ups of pregnancy, monitoring of maternal and foetal health
thus preventing the foetus from getting diseases.
(d) Sexual health education
Education on sexual and reproductive health concepts including contraceptive
methods helps to prevent the transmission of sexual transmitted diseases among
Namibians.
(e) STIs/HIV testing and treatment
Confidential testing for STIs and HIV counselling helps to mitigate future diseases that
a woman may
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A) Gender Inequality: Traditional gender roles in Namibian society often place women in
subordinate positions, limiting their decision-making power regarding their own reproductive
health. This will result in challenges with in accessing reproductive health services, such as
family planning and maternal healthcare.
Example: Women may face resistance from their partners or families when seeking
contraceptives or reproductive health services, leading to unintended pregnancies or unsafe
abortions.
B) Cultural Beliefs and Practices: Namibia is country with a lot of cultural groups, each with its
own beliefs and practices related to reproduction. Some cultural norms may stigmatize
discussions around reproductive health, leading to misinformation and barriers to seeking
care.
Example: Some communities may believe in harmful traditional practices, such as female
genital mutilation or early marriage, which can have abysmal effects on women's
reproductive health.
C) Limited Education and Awareness: Low levels of education and awareness about
reproductive health issues can prevent women's ability to make informed decisions about
their own health. This can contribute to high rates of teenage pregnancies and maternal
mortality.
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Example: Lack of comprehensive sex education in schools may result in young women lacking
knowledge about contraception and sexually transmitted infections, leading to increased risks
of unintended pregnancies and HIV transmission.
Example: Women living in remote areas may have to travel long distances to reach healthcare
facilities, resulting in delayed or inadequate care during pregnancy and childbirth.
5. Stigma Surrounding Sexual Health: Stigmatization of discussions around sexual health and
reproductive issues can prevent women in Namibia from seeking necessary care and support.
This can lead to delays in diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, as well
as barriers to accessing contraception and reproductive healthcare services.
Example: Women may feel embarrassed to seek testing and treatment for sexually
transmitted infections due to fear of judgment or discrimination from healthcare providers
or within their communities.
Example: Women may face pressure from their families or partners to have children at a
young age or to have more children than they desire, impacting their ability to control their
reproductive choices and overall health outcomes.
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