Sexual and Reproductive Health: A Public Health Perspective

Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) refers to a field of study and medical care. It investigates the sexual well-being and condition of a person's reproductive system in all stages of their life. Sexual wellbeing is a state of total mental, physical as well as social well-being and not only the absence of infirmity and diseases. It also comprises the capability of humans to have pleasant and safe sex, while having the freedom to decide how and when to do so. Inequalities related with education level, socioeconomic status, religion, ethnicity and resource accessibility can affect the reproductive health of the public. Furthermore, people having lower income may not have access to proper health knowledge and services to maintain their reproductive health. This book unravels the recent studies in the field of sexual and reproductive health. It unfolds the innovative aspects of this area of study from a public health perspective. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.