Sexual and Reproductive Health

Pesanayi Gwirayi; Elias Mpofu; Zaka Hossain; Tinashe Dune; Sandra L. Maruatona

doi:10.1002/9781118339893.wbeccp485

Sexual and Reproductive Health

Pesanayi Gwirayi
, Elias Mpofu
, Zaka Hossain
, Tinashe Dune
, Sandra L. Maruatona

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Abstract

Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) addresses sexual rights, reproductive processes, and sexual functions at all stages of life. It is about the right to participate in sexuality, including seeking, receiving, and passing on information about sexuality. It also encompasses personal choices about sexual activity, including fertility control. Yet, SRH is a taboo subject in many tradition-led communities, and its practice is constrained by social mores and conventions that restrict access to SRH information by women and minors. This is most apparent in four key areas of SRH practice: fertility control, sexually transmitted infections, maternal health, and sex education.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Encyclopedia of Cross-Cultural Psychology
Publisher	wiley
Pages	1-4
Number of pages	4
ISBN (Electronic)	9781118339893
ISBN (Print)	9781118339916
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118339893.wbeccp485
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2013
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

health
indigenous healing systems
sexuality
sexually transmitted disease

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Psychology

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