Overview of Premarital Screening Marriage is considered a remarkable event in individuals' lives, as they work on starting a family. It is during this stage that the individual ushers in a new stage in terms of building emotional, social, familial, and healthy relationships. It also could help to prevent the couple from contracting and spreading infectious diseases. Whenever a family member contracts an infectious disease, in runs the risk of eliminating the pleasure of life and causing several psychological, social, and economic problems. Not to mention the medical disorders and their repercussions on the patient, family, and community. Definition of a Healthy Marriage: A healthy marriage is defined as an agreement and harmony between two partners with regards to health, psychological, sexual, social, and legislative aspects, aimed at making a sound family and producing healthy and happy children. Definition of the Premarital Screening: Premarital screening is the process in which an examination is conducted on a soon-to-be married couple in order to identify if there are any genetic blood diseases present such as sickle-cell anemia (SCA) and Thalassemia. It also screens for infectious diseases such as hepatitis B, C and HIV/Aids. The latter is done in order to keep an individual from spreading these diseases to their partner and/or their offspring. Objectives of the Premarital Screening:
* The healthy marriage program is considered an awareness and preventative program that benefits on both a national and communal level. The objectives of the programs are to: * Limit the spread of the above-mentioned genetic and infectious diseases. * Reduce the financial burdens that would result from treating those who become infected. * Diminish pressure on both health institutions and blood banks * Help families avoid potential social and psychological problems * Make those seeking the abovementioned check-ups feel at ease * Publicizing awareness of the concept of a healthy marriage
Work in the Lives of Women Work is undoubtedly one of the crucial necessities for both men and women alike. Without work, life for some could become unbearable. There are many advantages for a woman to work outside the home, some of which is demonstrated below: Self-realization: Through work, production and achievements can help a woman realize her self-worth as well as build character. Financial independence: Work can help provide women with financial independence help them develop personal skills and capabilities. Health Concerns: Women's mental as well as physical health could be affected by the shortcomings of work, which includes but is not limited to the following: Work environment: Some jobs could be inappropriate for women, i.e. activity and work circumstances. Besides the boring routine of work, some employment conditions may affect women's mental health i.e. injustices, inequality and lack of encouragement. Social pressure: In addition to work, women are still responsible for maintaining the household. In many cases she is overburdening with household responsibilities that require both mental and physical efforts; especially if her community facilities that could otherwise assist her (nursery schools, etc.). Marital and family problems: It frequently happens that women suffer from many problems and hardships caused by a lack of clarity of roles and responsibilities based on gender. This can be attributed to the somewhat novelty of women's work in our society, as well as the lack of understanding between husband and wife with regards to financial affairs, childcare and other daily matters. These issues require opened discussions and understanding between husband and wife in hopes that they may attain appropriate solutions that would be satisfactory to both. In reality, women in our society suffer from many forms of injustices, as the father, brother or husband frequently lay claim to women's salary and infringe on her legitimate rights. This usually leads to frustration and depression. The nature of some professions: some professions (like nursing, and work in the health sector generally) are still looked down upon society. This adds to the social burden and places more pressure on women, which could lead to worries, disappointment and depression. Addressing the shortcomings of women's work Shortcomings: To address the shortcomings of women's work, employers should provide the workingwoman with sufficient support (both moral and practical), as well as help relieve her burdens by providing the appropriate conditions that would be aligned with our traditions, values and religion. Eliminating the negative: Negative conceptions relevant to women's work have to be adjusted and corrected, and its importance and strengths have to be highlighted and underscored. Self-criticism/development: It is important for every woman to conduct self-criticism, learn from mistakes and develop herself by acquiring the necessary skills needed for success. Women's work development: Finally, problems that women may face in the workforce on a daily basis should be given more academic attention, by conducting elaborate studies on the various phenomena related to women's work in our society, in addition to developing the positive experiences and practices appropriate for women's work, and all the related mental and social aspects that come along with it.
