Almanar Women Association,Faith and Cultural Champions have stressed the need for young married women to prioritize their health...
The call was made during a sensitization programme for Married Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) held at Annur Islamiyya, Anguwan Magajiya, in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
In her welcome address, the Ameerah of AMWA, Hajiya Rabi’atu Sodangi, explained that the session was a continuation of a marriage counseling initiative introduced the previous week, designed to equip participants with practical knowledge for healthy living and responsible family life.
She said the programme focuses on educating young married women on proper body care, personal hygiene, and healthy lifestyles, as well as helping them recognize early warning signs of illnesses such as sexually transmitted infections and cancer so they can seek prompt medical attention.
According to her, many women hesitate to speak about certain health concerns due to shyness or cultural barriers, a situation she noted can lead to serious complications or even death if left untreated.
She disclosed that the association also plans to engage Islamic scholars to sensitize men on their roles in supporting their wives’ wellbeing, stressing that family stability depends on collective responsibility.
Delivering a lecture at the programme, Dr. Fatima Lami Abdullahi, from Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital Shika,highlighted marital harmony, reproductive health awareness, child rights, and responsible parenting as critical elements for building stable families and a healthy society.
Dr. Abdullahi explained that her presentation focused on four major areas, beginning with sexuality as it relates to intimacy and harmony in marriage.
She noted that marriage, which is a Sunnah of the Prophet, plays a vital role in procreation, moral discipline, and social stability by reducing immoral practices that could harm individuals and communities.
The medical expert stressed that lack of understanding in marital relations can lead to tension, conflict, and emotional distress within the home.
She said mutual respect, emotional connection, personal hygiene, peaceful home environments, and effective communication between spouses are essential for healthy conjugal relationships, adding that intimacy is a mutual right of both husband and wife and should be approached with understanding and consideration.
On reproductive health, Dr. Abdullahi discussed common health challenges affecting women of childbearing age, including menstrual disorders, infections, and reproductive complications.
She emphasized the importance of menstrual hygiene, early detection of symptoms, and prompt medical consultation.
Abdullahi also Sa'id sexually transmitted infections, fibroids, and other reproductive health risks, urging women to undergo regular screening such as cervical cancer tests and breast self-examination for early detection of abnormalities.
She further encouraged vaccination against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) for young adolescents, noting that preventive healthcare plays a major role in reducing disease burden and improving quality of life.
Fatima Lami advised women diagnosed with infections to seek proper hospital treatment and ensure their partners are also treated to prevent reinfection.
The doctor also highlighted the benefits of child spacing in promoting maternal health, family stability, and proper child development, stressing that planned families are more likely to enjoy peace and economic balance.
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