Satellite Channels and their Role in the Development of Reproductive Health for Iraqi Women : A Field Study in the City of Baghdad
Abstract
The impact of satellite channels on the lives of people in all age groups and quality groups (childhood, youth, the elderly, women and men) is obvious. With the entry of satellite channels into Iraqi society and the rapid spread of population homes after 2003, The social life of the family in Iraqi society, and perhaps women share in this change, which is caused by satellite channels, health programs and education programs for women in many local and Arab satellite channels have had an impact in the development of reproductive culture and reproductive health of Iraqi women and so My reflection in the family. This is the subject of my studies.The main objectives of the study: Disclosure of the role of satellite channels in the development of reproductive health for Iraqi women.The majority of the research sample confirmed that the satellite channels have an active role in spreading the health culture in general and the culture of reproduction in particular.The field study indicated that 86% of the women in the study sample follow the health programs presented by the satellite channels and rely on health advice.