Obstetric fistula is a preventable condition and was eliminated in the U.S. and Europe over a
century ago due to the quality and availability of healthcare for mothers during childbirth.
True
False - Answers True
In West Africa, in some communities, female genital cutting is considered a pre-requisite for
marriage
True
False - Answers True
Haiti, a country founded by slaves, is the _________ country in the Western hemisphere.
southern-most
smallest
poorest
most arid - Answers poorest
The lessons learnt from the success of Nepal's Vitamin A supplementation program are
important because it happened in a very poor country with extremely weak governance and poor
administrative capacity, indicating it could also be successful in similar countries.
True
,False - Answers True
According to the video 'Sierra Leone: Yebu's homecoming', all of the following contribute to
Sierra Leone's high maternal mortality, EXCEPT:
Poverty
Poor accessibility (lack of roads, isolated communities)
Lack of exercise
Lack of infrastructure - Answers Lack of exercise
It is estimated that half of the girls who undergo female genital mutilation (FGM) will be cut
before they are ____ years of age.
2
5
6
10
12 - Answers 5
(Women's Health) The Women's Dignity Project is a program started by the Tanzanian
government to ______.
, address the fistula problem in women
advocate for the rights of the poor
both options are correct - Answers both options are correct
True or false: young women are at special risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) because
they are often forced to have sex, their sexual relations are often unplanned, and they may not
have the power or skills to use a condom.
True
False - Answers True
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the time frame of a girl's development,
as outlined in the "Girl Effect." (Chose the one FALSE statement).
When a girl turns 12, she is considered a woman now.
She is likely to be married by age 16.
She is likely to be pregnant by age 15. - Answers She is likely to be married by age 16.
According to the video 'South Africa: An Everyday Crime", the Tutuzela Clinic is one of the few
places in the whole country where rape survivors can turn to for help. What country is this clinic
in?
Nepal
Haiti