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October 17, 2011 **NOTE: Our guest speaker will bring handouts for the HIV/AIDS Lecture. NURS 330 Human Reproductive Health. Review In-Class Assignment. What Are STDs?. Sexually – relating to having sex, personal intimate contact (e.g., rubbing of genitals, masturbating a partner), etc.
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October 17, 2011**NOTE: Our guest speaker will bring handouts for the HIV/AIDS Lecture NURS 330 Human Reproductive Health
What Are STDs? • Sexually – relating to having sex, personal intimate contact (e.g., rubbing of genitals, masturbating a partner), etc. • Transmitted – passed by means of, spread by • Disease – being sick (with or without symptoms), body not working properly So, an STD = a disease/infection you can get from or give to someone else by having oral, vaginal, or anal sex or other intimate contact with him/her. Source: Los Angeles County Dept of Public Health, STD Program
Health Consequences of STDs • Various Cancers • Infertility • Ectopic pregnancy • Miscarriage • Persistent pain • Death • Other chronic conditions or illnesses
STDs in the United States • The CDC estimates that there are approximately 19 million new cases each year in the US 1 • There are an estimated 65 million people in the US living with a viral STD 2 • More than half of all people will have an STD/STI at some point in their lifetime. 2 • One in two sexually active persons will contact an STD/STI by age 25. 2 • The cost of STDs to the U.S. health care system is estimated to be as much as $15.9 billion annually 1 1 Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cdc.gov 2 Source: American Social Health Association, www.ashastd.org
Source: Los Angeles County Dept of Public Health, STD Program
CHLAMYDIA Risk factors: Unprotected oral, vaginal or anal sex
GONORRHEA Risk factors: Unprotected oral, vaginal or anal sex
SYPHILIS Oral, vaginal or anal sex (protected or unprotected)
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaginal or anal sex (protected or unprotected)
Pap Smears • Screens for pre-cancerous cells in cervix • When to start • 3 years after sexual debut or at age 21, whichever comes first • Remember, you do NOT have to sexually active to get a pap smear • Does not necessarily test for STDs • You have to ask for specific STD tests • It is important to be your own health advocate • How often should I get pap smears? • It varies, depending on your pap results • Your doctor or nurse will let you know
HPV Vaccine • Vaccine • Gardasil® by Merck approved in 2006 • Provides protection against four HPV types which together cause 70% of cervical cancers and 90% of genital warts • Three shots over six-month period Licensed for use in girls/women 9-26 years old • In October 2009, FDA approved for use in boys/men 9-26 years old • Another HPV vaccine by GSK currently in final stages of development • Would provide protection against two HPV types that cause most (70%) cervical cancers
HERPES Risk Factors: Oral, vaginal or anal sex (protected or unprotected)
HEPATITIS B Risk factors: Unprotected sex, sharing needles, tattoos, sharing household items such as razors, toothbrushes
STD Prevention Review • Use latex or polyurethane condoms (male or female) and barriers as much as possible • Water-based lubricants • Reduces friction • Get tested regularly • Reduce number of sex partners • Reduce frequency of risky situations • Spectrum of sexual risk, depending on the STD • e.g., oral sex may be considered low risk for HIV but not for syphilis • Abstinence • Talk to partners • Vaccines - Hepatitis B, HPV • Get to know your bodies!
October 24, 2011 • Mid-Term Exam • Covers Topics 1 - 7 (pages 1 - 90) • You are responsible for reading all reading assignments and obtaining lecture handouts and notes. • Study Guide will be posted on course website on 10/18/11 • Scantron #882 Needed