Violence against women
True or false: Violence against women only happens in some countries?
False, violence against women occurs all over the world.
True or false: War is the antithesis of global health
True
What is a midwife?
A health professional who cares for mothers and newborns around childbirth
Can intimate partner violence happen between only heterosexual couples?
No, IPV can occur to couples of all orientations.
Name one of the types of intimate partner violence
Physical, sexual and emotional
True or false: Midwives play an important part in the health of pregnant women
True
Why is intimate partner violence hard to measure?
Most studies focus only on physical abuse rather than emotional. Under reporting may occur as well.
Name a prevention method that can help lower intimate partner violence
Increased activism against violence
Use media to prevent nonviolent behaviour
Engage men and boys in violence prevention programs
promote equal economic rights and entitlements for women
What is one initiative that led to the success in Sri Lanka?
- Widespread access to maternal health care providing free services
- Use of midwives
- Targeting vulnerable groups
__ in 4 women have experienced IPV
1 in 4 women have experienced IPV
Name a region that still practices female circumcision
Africa, Asian & the Middle East
Accessibility to _____ transportation was established early in Sri Lanka
Accessibility to emergency transportation was established early in Sri Lanka