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:Matt Harte PERIOD:9 My Level:4 ABSENT?

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

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Level 2
Basic Questions to Issue and 1 potential advantage/disadvantage -Hard Copy-

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

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Topic 1: The HPV Vaccine Debate

Information Necessary to Understand Topic

Potential Sources

Overview of the HPV Vaccine: HPV is the most common STD. HPV vaccines are a series of three shots over 6 months to protect against HPV infection. Two vaccines (Cervarix and Gardasil) protect against cervical cancer in women and one vaccine (Gardasil) protects against genital warts. Protects against 4 strands of HPV. What it Does Protect Against: 1. Cervical cancer 2. Genital warts 3.Other types of cancers What it Doesnt Protect (Think!): 1.Doesnt protect against other STDs 2.Doesnt help if you already have HPV 3. Does not protect against diseases caused by all types of HPV

% 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. Protects against 75% of cervical 1. Might promote people to have cancers sex because theyve both gotten + the shots. 2. Protects against 90% of genital 2. Might promote having sex with warts cases someone because theyre healthy, + not because of your trust in them. 3. Most sexually active people will 3. Does not protect against STDS get HPV and its better to prevent besides HPV the harm it causes +

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How Many Shots: 3 injections over 6 months

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

Does this promote promiscuity or should we take advantage of something that could potentially help us? We should take advantage of something that could potentially help us because if you plan on becoming sexually active, you are likely to get HPV without the vaccine.

Cost: $130 per shot

Gardasil

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

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Basic Overview: The Plan B Contraceptive is birth control that can prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex. Plan B may prevent or delay ovulation or may interfere with fertilization of an egg.

Intended Use (Why people use it): To prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex.

How close to failed / no contraceptives: (Time Frame?) Best used within the first 24 hours after sex

Do You Need a Prescription?: No, it is over the counter.

Cost: $40-$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. Lowers rate of unintended 1. People might be more likely to pregnancy become sexually active if they have + access to the pill. 2. Helps if you didnt use a 2. Very expensive, women not contraceptive during sex ready for a pregnancy might not be + able to afford it. 3. Helps if the contraceptive 3. Drug does not need prescription, broke during sex so people of any age can get it. + -

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Mechanism of action-how it works: Prevents or delays ovulation or interferes with fertilization of the egg.

Does this promote people not taking accountability for their choices or provide an alternative to someone not wanting to get pregnant? In my opinion, this provides an alternative to someone not wanting to get pregnant because the contraceptive might have broke during sex.

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

Topic 3: The Safe Haven Law

Information Necessary to Understand Topic

Potential Sources

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Basic Overview: Safe haven laws allow parents to leave their infant with the state instead of aborting, killing, or discarding the infant.

My Level of Agreement: Highlight or Underline One (I think this is.) Really Really Bad For Good for Society Society

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Time Frame: Infants up to 30 days old

Approved Locations? All states have some form of the safe haven law.

Potential Advantages 1. Ensures safety of child +

What happens to parental rights? Parents can give their baby to the state within 30 days of birth. The identity of the parents is not revealed. What is Illinois Law exactly? The Illinois law says that as long as you don't harm your baby, you can hand your newborn (30 days old or younger) to personnel at any hospital, police station or staffed fire station in Illinois for adoption with no questions asked.

2. Better than aborting, killing, or discarding the child + 3. Parents anonymity ensures safety of both parents and child +

Potential Disadvantages 1. Parents might be unsure about whether or not to relinquish the child and only have 30 days to decide 2. Parents viewed as not taking responsibility for the child 3. Both parents do not need to be present -

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

This provides an alternative for someone not able to provide for a child because otherwise they might try to abort or kill the baby. This ensures that the baby will be safe.

Level 5: How do state laws vary on this?