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Module 6

Adolescent & Women's Health

Adolescent health (RKSK), periods, anaemia and early marriage

Lessons

groups1. Adolescent health (RKSK)Who are adolescents · Adolescent Friendly Health Clinic · Peer educatorschevron_rightwater_drop2. Periods and menstrual hygienePeriods are normal · Staying clean · Break the myths · When to referchevron_rightbloodtype3. Anaemia Mukt BharatWhat is anaemia · Weekly iron tablet (WIFS) · Iron-rich food · Test, Treat, Talk (T3)chevron_rightfamily_restroom4. Right age for marriage and pregnancyLegal age of marriage · First pregnancy after 20 · Mental health of adolescentschevron_right

Quiz

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1. Adolescents are people in which age group?
  1. 5 to 9 years
  2. 10 to 19 years
  3. 20 to 24 years
  4. Only 13 to 15 years
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Answer: 10 to 19 years

Adolescents are 10 to 19 years old.

2. How often should a sanitary pad or cloth be changed?
  1. Once a day
  2. Every 4 to 6 hours
  3. Only when fully soaked
  4. Every 2 days
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Answer: Every 4 to 6 hours

Change every 4 to 6 hours to stay clean and prevent infection.

3. Under WIFS, how often does an adolescent take the blue IFA tablet?
  1. Every day
  2. Once a week
  3. Once a month
  4. Only when sick
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Answer: Once a week

One blue IFA tablet every week, throughout the year.

4. Which drink should NOT be taken with meals because it reduces iron absorption?
  1. Lemon water
  2. Tea
  3. Water
  4. Buttermilk
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Answer: Tea

Tea and coffee reduce iron absorption. Avoid them for 1 hour around meals.

5. What is the legal minimum age of marriage for a girl in India?
  1. 16 years
  2. 18 years
  3. 21 years
  4. 14 years
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Answer: 18 years

Girls: 18 years. Boys: 21 years.

6. A 15-year-old girl says her period soaks a pad every hour. You should:
  1. Tell her it is normal
  2. Refer her to the doctor and check Hb
  3. Tell her to eat less
  4. Wait for 6 months
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Answer: Refer her to the doctor and check Hb

Very heavy bleeding needs a doctor and can cause anaemia.

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