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What are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) primarily spread through?
Which of the following diseases is NOT caused by a virus?
What is one of the health benefits of using contraception?
What is the term for the natural methods of contraception that involve tracking fertility?
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Which method is most effective when used in combination with other methods for fertility awareness?
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What is a primary bacterial cause of sexually transmitted diseases?
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of contraception?
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What do fertility awareness methods require from women to be effective?
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Sexually transmitted diseases can be caused by viruses, bacteria, and parasites.
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Natural family planning involves the use of artificial contraceptives.
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The calendar-based method is one way to practice fertility awareness.
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Contraception has no health benefits.
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Sexual health requires a positive approach to relationships.
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Study Notes
Introduction
- Sexual health encompasses physical, emotional, and social well-being related to sexuality.
- Sexual health necessitates a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and relationships.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- STDs spread through sexual contact, including anal, vaginal, or oral sex.
- STDs can be caused by bacteria (gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia), parasites (trichomoniasis), or viruses (HPV, HSV, HIV).
Methods of Contraception
- Contraception refers to deliberate methods used to prevent pregnancy.
- Contraception offers health benefits such as delaying pregnancies in young girls, reducing unwanted pregnancies, spacing pregnancies, limiting the number of children, and securing maternal and child health.
Natural Family Planning
- Also known as Periodic Abstinence and Fertility Awareness Methods.
- Fertility awareness requires women to identify their fertile window, the time when they can become pregnant.
- This is achieved through calendar-based or symptoms-based methods that can be used individually or in combination for increased effectiveness.
Calendar-Based Method
- Relies on tracking the menstrual cycle to determine fertile days.
Artificial Method
- Examples include hormonal methods, barrier methods, and surgical methods.
Benefits of Using Contraception
- Delaying pregnancies in young girls.
- Reducing unwanted pregnancies.
- Spacing pregnancies for better health outcomes.
- Limiting the number of children based on individual desires and circumstances.
- Securing maternal and child health through planned pregnancies.
Sexual Health
- Sexual health is a state of physical, emotional, and social well-being related to sexuality.
- It requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and relationships.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are spread through sexual contact including anal, vaginal, or oral sex.
- STDs can be caused by bacteria, parasites, or viruses.
STDs Caused by Bacteria:
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- Chlamydia
STDs Caused by Parasites:
- Trichomoniasis
STDs Caused by Viruses:
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Methods Of Contraception
- Contraception is the deliberate use of methods to prevent pregnancy.
- Contraception has a range of health benefits including delaying pregnancies in young girls, reducing unwanted pregnancies, spacing pregnancies, limiting the number of children, and securing maternal and child health.
Natural Family Planning
- Also known as Periodic Abstinence and Fertility Awareness Methods.
- Fertility awareness means a woman must be able to tell her fertility time, or when she can become pregnant.
- This is done through calendar-based or symptoms-based methods.
- Calendar-based and symptoms-based methods are most effective when used in combination.
Calendar-Based Method
- This method tracks a woman's menstrual cycle to predict her fertile window.
- It is not as effective as other methods because it may not accurately predict ovulation.
Artificial Method
- This method involves using external tools or actions to prevent pregnancy.
- Examples include Condoms, Pills, etc.
Benefits of Contraception:
- Delaying pregnancies in young girls
- Reducing unwanted pregnancies
- Spacing pregnancies
- Limiting the number of children
- Securing maternal and child health
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Description
This quiz explores key concepts in sexual health, including sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and various methods of contraception. Understand the importance of reliable information for well-being and reproductive choices. Test your knowledge about sexual health and responsible practices.
