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

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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: Genital human papillomavirus (also called HPV) is the most
common sexually transmitted infection infect the genital areas of males and females

What it Does Protect Against: 1. Different Forms of HPV 2. Genital Warts 3. HPV that leads to cervical cancer

What it Doesnt Protect (Think!): 1. AIDS 2. STDs 3.Cancer

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. + Reduce risk of HPVs in later life - Encourage promiscuity

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2. +Lowers risk of cancer 3. +Keeps sexual activity safe

% of Cervical Cancer Protection:

75%
How Many Shots:

% of Genital Wart Protection: 90% Is there a shot for boys? What is it called?

2. - Sexual activity might start younger 3. - Might decrease testing

3 over the course of six months

Cost: approx. 400$ for whole set

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

Yes, HPV vaccine.

We should take advantage of this shot because people will be people, so you might as well offer an option to do what they do safely.

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

Basic Overview: After sex, women will take this pill to stop any pregnancy chances. It wont hurt an already fertilized egg, however.

Intended Use (Why people use it): If a woman was

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) You were more than two weeks late getting your birth control shot Your patch or vaginal ring is placed too late, or is removed too soon Your spermicide tablet doesnt melt before sex Your IUD comes out You use the natural family

How close to failed / no contraceptives: (Time Frame?) Within 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. + In case of rape - Encourage promiscuity

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2. + If you werent ready in the heat of the moment, theres still back up

2. - Causes women to not be responisible

planning method and don't abstain from sex on the fertile days of your cycle You have reason to think your regular birth control might have failed

Do You Need a Prescription?: no

Cost: $10-$50

3. + Women who dont use b.c. can still prevent pregnancy.

3. - An already fertilized but not attached egg can be rejected by this pill.

Mechanism of action-how it works:

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?

Depending on peoples circumstances, it could go either way. If the morning after pill becomes a womans main birth control, then that is abuse of this product. However, if a rape victim was worried about getting pregnant, thats a whole other story.

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:

Potential Sources

Provide one stat on teen pregnancy. Cite:

Provide one stat on teen pregnancy. Cite:

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. + -

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2. 3. -

In your opinion do these statistics warrant public educations involvement?

2. + 3. +

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

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?

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.

Topic 4: The Safe Haven Law

Information Necessary to Understand Topic

Potential Sources

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Basic Overview: The decriminalization of the leaving of unharmed infants with statutorily designated private persons so that the child becomes a ward of the state

Time Frame: up to 30 days after the childs birth

Approved Locations? Hospital, police station, fire house

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. + Babies live - Lack of accountability

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2. + Avoid abortion
What happens to parental rights? They are all surrendered after 60 days that you dont come back for your child What is Illinois Law exactly? The Abandoned Newborn Infant Protection Act says that parents who do not harm their babies cannot be prosecuted for abandonment if they bring their newborn (30 days old or younger) to a safe place and hand the baby to a staff member. Under the law, these safe places are any hospital, emergency care facility, police station or staffed fire station in Illinois. The entire process is legal and completely private.

3. + Babies are constantly being adopted

2. - No history for the child to grow up on/ genetic knowledge. 3. - Doesnt actually help the number of illegally abandoned babies

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

I believe that it allows someone who knows that they cant provide for their baby, or who never wanted a child in the first place but didnt want to have an abortion to keep the baby safe and make sure (s)he is cared for.

Level 5: How do state laws vary on this?