Chat with AIExam 11: Lowering Your Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections
Match the items with the appropriate description.
-risky,ineffective spermicide
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Which term applies to the amount of HIV in the bloodstream?
(78) VerifiedD
Evaluate the state of awareness of (and depth of knowledge about)STIs on American college campuses.
(78) Verified(answers can vary)Two alarming statistics point to a lack of awareness,or knowledge,or both: About 60 percent of colleges with a student health center provide some STI testing and treatment.However,studies show that only 23 to 32 percent of students report that they've been tested for HIV or other STIs.The reasons may include shame,stigma,fear,denial,concern about social consequences,inaccurate beliefs about STIs,privacy concerns,and inconveniences,such as long waiting times.Further,many undergraduates may say that they and their classmates known all they need to know about sexually transmitted infections,surveys indicate otherwise.Although students often can name common STIs,such as HIV,genital herpes,gonorrhea,and chlamydia,they are less familiar with human papilloma virus (HPV)and syphilis,the symptoms associated with STIs,and the ways in which STIs are transmitted or diagnosed.Many do not realize that STIs can exist without symptoms so they don't take steps to protect themselves or to avoid risky sexual behaviors.Another disturbing finding is that college students report never using a condom or using condoms inconsistently during sex.The reasons may have more to do with emotions and attitude,than with availability or cost.Some fear that bringing up condom use might harm the relationship or cause embarrassment.Even if partners believe that condoms could help prevent an STI,those in or hoping for a long-term relationship report feeling that condoms are not necessary because they and their partners know each other well.
A dental _____________________ is a square piece of latex that can be stretched across the vulva or anus to prevent the transmission of STIs.\
(85) HPV infections may invade the ____ and cause urinary obstruction and bleeding.
(69) Identify and describe the three antiviral medications approved for treating genital herpes.
(82) HIV infection is associated with a variety of HIV-related diseases,including various cancers and dangerous infections such as tuberculosis.
(86) Match the items with the appropriate description.
-cancer-causing
(82) Almost nine in ten undergraduates are sexually active,and the majority use condoms during vaginal intercourse.
(65) Most HPV infections are ____________________ in men,who may unwittingly increase their partners' risk.
(70) One of the best ways for women to avoid bacterial vaginosis (BV)is to ____.
(87) Teenage girls are particularly vulnerable to HIV infection because an immature ____ is easily infected.
(69) The most widespread sexually transmitted bacterium in the U.S.is ____.
(77) Which STI is believed to be a major factor in the heterosexual spread of HIV?
(86) Condoms can deteriorate if not stored properly since they are affected by both ____________________ and light.
(87) Identify six risk factors that put young people at risk for contracting sexually transmitted infections.
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