Sexually transmitted diseases and infections

child’s mouth. HIV/AIDS and countless other STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) will be widespread across the world if sexual education is not permitted in all schools. PubMed, a branch of the National Center for Biotechnology Information, specifically…

some might say lack thereof, is being taught in Texas public schools continues to be a major topic of debate, driven by high teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease and infection rates. Texas sex education curriculum follows an “abstinence-only-before-marriage” approach, and lacks a more comprehensive program to educate teens on disease and infection contraction, pregnancy, condoms, and other concerns which all youth have the right, and need, to know about. However, many are concerned…

associated with sexually transmitted diseases. A summary of work undertaken to date and plans for the future 1. Background Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. It is the commonest STI of bacterial origin, globally and in the United Kingdom (UK) (World Health Organisation, 2008). In 2014, Chlamydia was the most commonly diagnosed STI in the UK, with 47% of diagnoses, and the prevalence is 3 to 6 percent amongst sexually active…

pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, and the use of contraceptive methods can serve as a solution for both. Many people do not use them due to lack of adequate information. When it comes to contraception you can take the initiative - you do not have to wait for anyone else to take the first step. It helps to talk to a doctor about which contraceptive method is most appropriate for you to ensure you 're fully protected against unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections.…

My research question in relation to my research paper is “How much do adolescents understand about STI prevention?” I chose this question because I believe that if the adolescent population truly understand the impact of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) to their health and how it can overall affect their life, they would think twice before engaging in risky sexual behaviors and take all the necessary precautions to prevent from acquiring them. The previous studies and research have focused…

contraception and birth control to be able to take the appropriate precautions for when they decide to become sexually active. With abstinence-based programs there is no decrease in the amount of sexual activity that students are engaging in and where there is restricted information and education, there are higher rates of unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases/infections. Many times these programs will misconstrue important facts in regards to these and there can be an abundant…

focuses on teaching students how to abstain from any type of sexual activity until after marriage. However, sex education courses focus on teaching the students how to use different contraceptive methods to protect themselves from sexually transmitted infections and diseases. Both methods of education teach students positive ways to deal with sexual intercourse, but no one can seem to agree on a compromise between the two methods. I will first further…

Emotional and psychological harm, pregnancy, and STD infections can all be a result for teens that are sexually active. Abstinence programs teach teens to stay away from sex with the fear of contracting diseases and putting their health at risk. However, there is not a definite method to keep teenagers away from being sexually active, even with furthering their education. Whereas if teens had access to free, confidential contraceptives, they would have the ability to protect their health at an…

are very contagious sexually transmitted infection caused by a virus called human papillomavirus, that is transmitted through skin to skin contact, usually during oral, genital, or anal sex with an infected partner. . Once this disease enters the body it cannot be killed, and it affects up to 75% of men and women who are sexually active. When you don’t know your partner's history and having unprotected sex are the two main causes of genital warts. When you begin to be sexually active at a young…

is something the students choose themselves whether they do or do not have the proper knowledge to actually understand what they are doing is what the schools to teach them. Therefore, if abstinence only sex was to be taught in schools sexually transmitted diseases would spread just the same if not more because less people would be using contraceptives (The Truth About Abstinence-Only Programs). Abstinence only sex does not lessen the amount of sex teenagers have. Just like comprehensive sex…