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 top/down based on level attempted. ----------------Extra Credit Offered for Each Question-------------------

NAME: PERIOD:
Level 1
Basic Overview and Whether You Agree or Disagree -Hard Copy-

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

(For Full Credit Turned in Late):

Absent Date=
Level 4
All information and questions related to issue and embed this into ePortfolio. -ScribD the Word Doc and Embed into Lesson-

Level 3
Higher Level Questions and 3 potential advantages/disadvantages for each issue -Snip and Insert JPEGS into Lesson Page-

Topic 1: The HPV Vaccine Debate

Information Necessary to Understand Topic

Potential Sources

What is HPV: The human papilloma virus vaccine prevents infection with certain species of human papillomavirus associated with the development of cervical cancer, genital warts, and some less common cancers

What it Does Protect Against: 1. Most forms of HPV that cause genital warts 2.Forms of HPV that cause cervical cancer 3.Cancers of the anus, vagina, and vulva

What it Doesnt Protect (Think!): 1. All Cases of Cervical Cancer 2.Other sexually transmitted diseases 3.Pregnancy

% 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. Protect more people from 1. Allergic Reactions these nasty infections + 2. Increase awareness 2. Side affects including, fever + vomiting, and fainting 3. By preventing spread, may 3. People feel sense of barrier and slowly decline prevalence of the people more sexually active (teens) infections +

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How Many Shots:

3 shots given over 6 months

Cost: $110 per shot

Is there a shot for boys? What is it called? Yes, Gardasil

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

I personally do not think it promotes promiscuity. If it can prevent disease, why not take it?

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

Potential Sources

Plan B Website 1 2

Basic Overview: A pill that prevents ovulation or fertilization of an egg. It contains a higher dose of the female hormone progestin than regular birth control pills. It does not work if a woman is already pregnant

Intended Use (Why people use it): To stop the fertilization of an egg and prevent pregnancy

How close to failed / no contraceptives: (Time Frame?) Taking it within 72 hours of rape, condom failure or just forgetting regular contraception can cut the chances of pregnancy by up to 89%, but it works best within the first 24 hours Cost: $60 for one pill

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. Rape victims dont get 1. Teens feel safer to have sex pregnant + 2. Abortion Rate Drop 2. Expensive + -

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Do You Need a Prescription?: Dont need a prescription if youre 15 and older Mechanism of action-how it works:

3. Reduce teen or unwanted pregnancies +

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It contains Mifepristone (RU-486), (drug that blocks the hormone progesterone) , needed to sustain pregnancy. It is used in combination with a synthetic prostaglandin called misoprostol, which causes the uterus to empty Level 5: How is this similar/different than the abortion pill (RU-486)?

Does this promote people not taking accountability for their choices or provide an alternative to someone not wanting to get pregnant? This gives people a way to possibly erase the consequences of their decisions and not take accountability for their choices.

Topic 3: The Safe Haven Law

Information Necessary to Understand Topic

Potential Sources

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Basic Overview: infant safe haven laws have been enacted as an incentive for mothers in crisis to safely relinquish their babies to designated locations where the babies are protected and provided with medical care until a permanent home is found. Safe haven laws generally allow the parent, or an agent of the parent, to remain anonymous and to be shielded from prosecution for abandonment or neglect in exchange for surrendering the baby to a safe haven. Time Frame: Approved Locations? Infants up to 30 days old can be Police stations, hospitals, rescue surrendered squads, and fire houses are all

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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typical locations to which the safe-

1. Children can be provided for better than their parents could allow for +

1. Mothers dont receive counseling for the shame and grief of abandonment -

haven law applies

2. Less child neglect and abuse + 3.Saves lives +

What happens to parental rights? The parents are only identified to their child through a numbered bracelet system and they give up their child, no longer holding parental rights What is Illinois Law exactly? The Abandoned Newborn Infant Protection Act allows a parent to anonymously relinquish her or his newborn infant to the care and custody of a safe haven. It provides a safe alternative to parents who may be under severe emotional distress or are unable to provide for the basic needs of an infant. The law provides immunity from prosecution for parents who relinquish their unharmed newborn to a safe haven under the terms of this law. A "newborn" is defined as 30 days old or younger Level 5: How do state laws vary on this?

2. Some dont take responsibility for their actions 3. Abandoned babies dont have medical or biological history -

Does this promote people not taking accountability for their choices or provide an alternative to someone not able to provide for a child?

Provides an alternative to someone not able to provide for a child