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: PERIOD:
Level 1
Basic Overview and Whether You Agree or Disagree

My Level: ABSENT?
Level 2
Basic Questions to Issue and 1 potential advantage/disadvantage

(For Full Credit Turned in Late):

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

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

Topic 1: The HPV Vaccine Debate

Information Necessary to Understand Topic

Potential Sources

Basic Overview: HPV is a sexually transmitted disease that is very common. There are more than 40 types of HPV. HPV is passed on through genital contact, most often during vaginal and anal sex. Gardasil is a vacation that helps against this disease.

What it Does Protect Against: 1.HPV 2.Cancer 3.Gential Warts

What it Doesnt Protect (Think!): 1.Pregnancy 2.Not all cases of HPV 3.Not all cases of Cancer

% of Cervical Cancer Protection: 75%

% of Genital Wart Protection: 90%

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. 1. +It protects you from cancer - Doesnt protect against pregnancy 2. 2. +It protects you from HPV -Isnt very reliable 3. 3. +It protects you from genital - Doesnt work 100% of the time Warts

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How Many Shots:3

Is there a shot for boys? What is it called?

Gardasil
Cost:360

Does this promote promiscuity or should we take advantage of something that could potentially help us? It does give reliable sources for people who are sexually active to fall on but causes that person to not take responsibility for their poor choices. Even though it takes the responsibility out of the persons hands it still is good to have because it allows help and a source of reliance for people.

Level 5/Extra Credit/Going Beyond: Define Herd Immunity and explain how it applies to the debate.

Topic 2: Emergency Contraception (Plan B)

Information Necessary to Understand Topic
accidental pregnancy.

Potential Sources

Basic Overview: A pill that is used for emergency such as broken condom or

Intended Use (Why people use it): 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.

How close to failed / no contraceptives: (Time Frame ?) 72 hours

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. 1. + It allows for reliable source - Takes away responsibility

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2. + Takes away room for failure

2. - Promotes unprotected sex

Do You Need a Prescription?: no

Cost: anywhere from $10-60

3. + allows another option before abortion

3. - leads to diseases

Mechanism of action-how it works: The sperm takes a few days to reach the egg so, just like daily birth control pills, the hormones keeps the egg from being able to attach to the wall, keeps eggs from releasing (stops ovulation), thickens mucus to hinder the sperms swimming ability, and makes the uterine lining inhospitable to a fertilized egg

Does this promote people not taking accountability for their choices or provide an alternative to someone not wanting to get pregnant?

Yes it does, but it also gives you fall back plan on and it allows a chance of help.

Level 5: How is this similar/different than the abortion pill (RU-486)?

Topic 3: The Condom Availability Debate

Information Necessary to Understand Topic
Basic Overview: Schools allow free condom distribution for students.

Potential Sources

Provide one stat on teen pregnancy. 3 in 10 teen American girls will get

Provide one stat on teen pregnancy. A sexually active teen who doesnt use

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. 1. + Provides a safe and free - Promotes sexual activity

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pregnant at least once before age 20. Thats nearly 750,000 teen pregnancies every year Cite: http://www.dosomething.org/tipsandtoo ls/11-facts-about-teen-pregnancy

contraceptives has a 90 percent chance of becoming pregnant within a year Cite: http://www.dosomething.org/tipsandtools/1 1-facts-about-teen-pregnancy

contraceptive 2. + Allows protection form pregnancy and stds 3. + Decreases drop out rate 2. - Causes problems for the school 3. - Causes teen pregnancy

In your opinion do these statistics warrant public educations involvement? What does a schools condom availability program look like? Who gets condoms, where, when and how? The students get the condoms, anytime of the day, most likely a guidance counselors office and it is confidential.

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 ? I think the school

should be involved with this because it allows the students to be safe and it would happen any way but with this program it allows safety.
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.