R & C of Sexual Activity: Lesson 6, Analysis of Recent Developments in Repro Health

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Concept: Below are some of the most recent developments related to reproductive health in our society. Your job will be to provide an analysis of these developments. As we discussed in the beginning of the unit sex ed is a values driven topic. These issues are inherently controversial themselves because although there are facts that may help you understand them ultimately you see these facts through the prism of your own perception (values, morals, upbringing, etc.). The sources listed are just a starting point, remember that any information may be biased and it is your job as an educated consumer to carefully analyze information for validity, reliability, and bias. Goal: Provide an analysis of the recent developments in reproductive health demonstrating an understanding of content specific information necessary to understand each issue (ie. What strains are protected against in the HPV vaccine, approved locations for the Safe Haven law). Complete each level (not just 1) working from left to right based on level attempted. ----------------Snip Below This or Delete Top Contents for Evidence of Completion (All Fit on 1 Page) or I will Show You How to Embed-------------------

NAME: Annie Zaher PERIOD: SS1

Level 1
Basic Overview and Whether You Agree or Disagree

Level 2
Basic Questions to Issue and 1 potential advantage/disadvantage

Level 3
Higher Level Questions and 3 potential advantages/disadvantages for each issue

Level 4
All information and questions related to issue and embed this into ePortfolio.

Topic 1: The HPV Vaccine Debate

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Basic Overview: HPV stands for the human papillomavirus. If left untreated, this virus can lead to some forms of genital cancers and warts in both women and men. The virus can infect the throat and the genital area the vulva, vagina, cervix, rectum, anus, penis, or scrotum. HPV is easily transmitted through skin-to-skin and sexual contact. What it Does Protect Against: What it Doesnt Protect (Think!): 1. the HPV vaccine protects against the 1. do not protect against all of the 100strands of HPV that cause most cases of plus types of HPV. cervical cancer 2. may not fully protect everyone, nor 2. many forms of genital warts. will it protect against diseases caused by 3. other kinds of cancer in both men and other HPV types or against diseases not women. caused by HPV 3. Does not prevent all types of cervical cancer, so its important for women to continue routine cervical cancer screenings.

% of Cervical Cancer Protection:

% of Genital Wart Protection:

about 75% of cervical cancer cases

90% of genital warts cases

My Level of Agreement: Highlight or Underline One (I think this is.) Really Really Bad For Good for Society Society Potential Advantages Potential Disadvantages 1. The HPV vaccine is an 1. It could promote promiscuity important way for women to because it allows for people to protect themselves against have sex without worrying about cervical cancer, which kills about getting HPV 4,000 women each year in the U.S. + 2. The HPV vaccine protects 2. Some parents struggle with giving their kids the shot, because of some reports of against many forms of genital serious side effects. warts. + 3. Many people have HPV without 3. Some parents believe that by giving kids the shots long before they are sexually knowing it, so by getting the active it will in fact promote them to be vaccine, either way you are sexually active earlier. protecting yourself or the people

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you have sexual intercourse with. +

How Many Shots: vaccine is given in 3 shots over 6 months. Cost: As of July 2012, the retail price of Is there a shot for boys? What is it called? Yes, Gardasil was found to be safe and effective for males 9-26.

Does this promote promiscuity or should we take advantage of something that could potentially help us?

either vaccine is about $130 per dose ($390 for full series).

It does both, depending on the type of people who are using the vaccine. It allows for sex to be safer so yes it could lead to promiscuity, however it does potentially help us.

Level 5/Extra Credit/Going Beyond: Define Herd Immunity and explain how it applies to the debate. Herd immunity (or community immunity) describes a form of immunity that occurs when the vaccination of a significant portion of a population (or herd) provides a measure of protection for individuals who have not developed immunity. This means that if a large amount of the population were to get the HPV vaccination, then HPV would be way less common.

Topic 2: Emergency Contraception (Plan B)

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Basic Overview: Emergency contraception, or emergency birth control, is used to help keep a woman from getting pregnant after she has had sex without using birth control or if the birth control method failed. If you are already pregnant, emergency contraception will not work. Intended Use (Why people use it): Use emergency contraception if: You didn't use birth control You were forced to have sex The condom broke or came off Your diaphragm or cervical cap tears or slips out of place You missed at least two or three active birth control pills in a row (depending on which pill brand you use) How close to failed / no contraceptives: (Time Frame?) When inserted within five days (120 hours) of unprotected intercourse, a copper-bearing IUD is the most effective form of emergency contraception available.

My Level of Agreement: Highlight or Underline One (I think this is.) Really Really Bad For Good for Society Society Potential Advantages Potential Disadvantages

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1. Allows people who do not want to get pregnant at that particular time to not get pregnant. + 2. If Plan B works, then it allows for a baby to not disrupt peoples lives and put their current plans on hold. +

1. Promotes promiscuity because it allows for people to have sex without worrying about getting pregnant. 2. Allows people to have more sexual intercourse because they believe they wont get pregnant so more STDs could be spread this way. 3. People may start having sex at an earlier age because now they are not afraid of getting pregnant. -

Do You Need a Prescription?: Yes and No, Plan B One-Step and Next Choice are currently available for sale over the counter to people 17 and older. It remains prescription-only for those under 17. Take proof of your age with you, and call ahead to make sure your pharmacy stocks emergency contraception.

Cost: The cost of emergency contraception varies a great deal depending on your insurance, where you live, and whether you get it from the drugstore or a health center. It may cost anywhere from $10 to $70.

3. Protects people from being put into situations they wouldnt want to be in with a baby i.e, marriage, getting a job, dropping out of college, etc.

Mechanism of action-how it works: According to the Food and Drug Administration, and the makers of Plan B themselves, not only can Plan B work like a birth control pill to prevent pregnancy mainly by stopping the release of an egg from the ovary. ... It is possible that Plan B may also work by preventing fertilization of an egg (the uniting of sperm with the egg) or by preventing attachment (implantation) to the uterus (womb), which usually occurs beginning 7 days after release of an egg from the ovary.

Does this promote people not taking accountability for their choices or provide an alternative to someone not wanting to get pregnant? Similar to the HPV vaccine, Plan B does both because it allows people to take back mistakes therefore not allowing them to take accountability for their actions; however, it also allows an alternative to someone not wanting to get pregnant at that particular time.

Level 5: How is this similar/different than the abortion pill (RU-486)? These 2 pills are not the same thing. Emergency contraception works before pregnancy
begins. It will not work if a woman is already pregnant. Abortion takes place after a fertilized egg has attached to the uterus. The abortion pill (Mifeprex, also called RU-486) makes the uterus force out the egg, ending the pregnancy.

Topic 3: The Condom Availability Debate

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Basic Overview: An increase in reported sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV/AIDS, among adolescents has prompted many communities to take action to protect their youth. One proven method is to provide comprehensive sexuality education along with school based programs that make condoms available to sexually active youth. Numerous national health organizations have adopted policies in support of school condom availability as a component of comprehensive sexuality education. Provide one stat on STDS. Provide one stat on teen pregnancy.

My Level of Agreement: Highlight or Underline One (I think this is.) Really Really Bad For Good for Society Society Potential Advantages Potential Disadvantages

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1. If condoms are made available in schools less people will become Cite: Nearly half of the 19 million new Cite: Despite declines in rates of teen pregnant because now the STDs each year are among young people pregnancy in the U.S., about 820,000 condoms are more accessible. aged 1524 years teens become pregnant each year. That means that 34 percent of teenagers have + at least one pregnancy before they turn 2. Kids will always be sexually 20. active so providing condoms will lead to less pregnancies that would otherwise occur. + In your opinion do these statistics warrant public educations involvement? Yes, 3. Condom availability would statics are still relatively high. lead to a decrease in HIV among teens. +

1. People believe that if condom availability is made easy to young kids this will promote them to have sex. 2. This promotion of condoms in schools will lead more kids to have sex and thus get more STDS. 3. Condom availability could lead to people having more partners while they are in high school. -

What does a schools condom availability program look like? Who gets condoms, where, when and how?

High schools are required to provide Health Resource Rooms where free condoms, health information, and health referrals are made available to students in grades 9-12 by trained staff. Parents and legal guardians may exempt their children from receiving condoms.

So the big question is how would condom availability affect the student body? Does it promote unhealthy behavior or are you providing a healthy outlet for those that will do it anywaysif so is it even a schools place to get involved ? Similar to the topics

above it provides both, because it allows kids to have more sex than they would have otherwise; however, it also provides kids to have safer sex and reduce the risk of pregnancy.

Level 5/Extra Credit/Going Beyond: What does your research say/cite? Do condoms make a difference? Cite at least 1 study and the results.

A study of 123 couples where one partner had HIV, and the other did not (sero-discordant couples) found that none of the uninfected partners who reported consistent condom use during the study became infected
http://schools.nyc.gov/Offices/Health/OtherHealthForms/HealthResource.htm