Index 393
swelling of, in pregnancy, 222, 232
Female condoms see Condoms for
women
Female genital cutting
childbirth and, 245
hepatitis prevention, 168
pain during sex, 151
as practice, 245
Fertility awareness methods of
family planning
comparison chart with other
methods, 188
counting days method, 201–202
mucus method, 200–201
Fertilization, 75, 80, 187
Fever
ART and, 360
breast infection (mastitis) and, 260
chancroid and, 164
genital herpes and, 165
gonorrhea and, 160
hepatitis and, 167
HIV/AIDS and, 169, 174, 233
IUD and, 195
kidney infection and, 106
labor with, 246
pressure sore infection and, 116
syphilis and, 163
tetanus of newborn and, 251
womb infection and, 248
Fibroids, miscarriage and, 82
Fits see Convulsions; Epilepsy
Fixed (Foley) catheter, 102, 229
Foam contraceptive see
Spermicides
Foley catheter, 102, 229
Folic acid (folate), 216
cleft palate and lack of, 11
Food see Diet
Formula
learning disabilities and
preparation of, 254
malnutrition resulting from, 261
safety of feeding, 263–264
G
Games for recreation, 285
Gender
beauty standard and, 140
diet and, 51, 86
disability and, 315
education and, 22, 51, 52
opportunities and, 9, 51
social preference for boys, 212
Generic medicine names, 329
Genital herpes
as cause of birth defects, 12
pregnancy and, 165
signs, 165
in throat, condom to prevent, 181
treatment, 165
Genitals
defined, 77
illustrated, 78, 79, 146
men’s, 79
overview, 78
tears and cuts in, rape and, 303
tears in, childbirth and, 249
washing of, 100, 103, 106, 109
also see Reproductive system;
STIs
Genital warts (HPV), 165–167
cancer of the cervix and, 165
pregnancy and, 167
signs, 166
treatment, 166–167
Gentian violet, 344
German measles (rubella), 12, 215, 276
Girls
as caregivers, 315
education denied to, 22, 51, 52, 292
food withheld from, 11, 86
low status of, 212
mental health of, 68–69
mothers supporting, 21
older women sharing experiences
with, 286
resources denied to, 9, 19
self-esteem of, 51, 68–69, 141
sexuality education and, 142,
155, 156
also see Abuse of disabled girls
and women; Education;
Puberty
Giving birth see Childbirth
Glycerin suppositories, 107, 108
Goat milk, 263–264
Gonorrhea
signs, 160
in throat, condoms to prevent, 181
treatment, 161–162
Government policies and laws
abortion following rape, 302
abuse, teaching about, 312
for accessibility, 19, 23, 25
benefits for older persons with
disabilities, 286
as economic barrier, 33
family planning and, 158
hearing aids and batteries, free, 364
HIV treatment, 176
paid personal assistants, 316
registration of births, 251
also see Working for change
Grief, miscarriage and, 219
Growths
genital warts, 165–167
pain during sex and, 151
also see Cancer; Lumps
H
Handles, making, 98
Handrails (or ropes), 38, 123
Hands
care of, 96
holding things, making handles
for, 98
older women and, 279
also see Cleanliness
Hansen’s disease see Leprosy
Harmful beliefs about disability
abuse, 287, 288, 289, 307, 312
beauty standard, 140
blaming the mother, 15
as bringing bad fortune, 140,
149, 292
court witnesses, 302
exclusion, 15
health problems caused by
disability, 31, 32
HIV/AIDS, 15, 171, 299
sexuality, 31, 32, 140–141, 149, 157
STIs, 157
also see Attitudes as barriers;
Stigma
Headaches
ART and, 360
depression and, 51, 54
genital herpes and, 165
hormonal methods of family
planning and, 196
oral contraceptives and, 197
severe, pounding, 118
from stress, 51
toxemia of pregnancy and, 232, 246
Health center
abortion procedures in, 208
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