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Q&A: Family Planning (FP) and Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH)

General Questions

Q1: What is Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH)?

  • A: Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) refers to the state of physical, mental, and social well-being in all matters related to the reproductive system. It includes access to sexual education, healthcare services, and the ability to make informed decisions about one’s reproductive life.

Q2: What is Family Planning (FP)?

  • A: Family planning involves using various methods to control when and if you want to have children. It allows individuals and couples to plan their families and decide the timing and number of children they wish to have.

Q3: Why is Family Planning (FP) important?

  • A: Family planning helps prevent unintended pregnancies, allows spacing of pregnancies, reduces the risk of maternal and infant mortality, and empowers people to make choices about their reproductive health.

Q4: Is it okay to ask questions about sexual health?

  • A: Yes, it is important to ask questions and seek accurate information about sexual health to make informed decisions about your body and well-being.

Q5: What are Sexual and Reproductive Rights (SRH)?

  • A: Sexual and Reproductive Rights are human rights that ensure individuals can make decisions about their reproductive health, access healthcare services, and receive education on sexual and reproductive health without discrimination or coercion.