EGE 311 – GENDER AND SOCIETY

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EGE 311 – GENDER AND SOCIETY

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Module 2

Biomedical Perspective in Gender and Sexuality

Lesson 3

Title: Sexual Health and Hygiene

ACTIVITY

Reflect on the hygiene practices as you grow up.

1. List your health and hygiene practices and those that you know about.
a. Washing hands frequently
b. Taking a bath once a day
c. Brushing teeth three times a day
d. Covering mouth and nose when sneezing
e. Washing genitalia with clean water frequently
f. Cutting nails each day only during daytime
g. Take earwax at least twice a week
h. Washing hair with shampoo at least thrice a week
i. Changing into clean clothes dried off from the sun
j. Trimming body hair including pubic hair and armpit area with clean and
sterilized trimmer and puller
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Analysis

1. Where did you learn about these practices?

I learned about the abovementioned practices at school and at home.

2. Are you still applying these practices up to this day?

Yes, of course I am applying each practice up to this day because it

became my habit and it will always be part of daily living. In fact, those are
only few of my health and hygiene practices.

3. From your list, what practices do you consider a myth? Why?

Among all those practices I have listed, only letter (f): “cutting nails
each day only during daytime” is the practice that I consider a myth because
my parents and grandparents told me that when I cut my fingernails and
toenails during the night or before I go to bed, it means that I am actually
wishing to shorten my life which will turn out that I will die first before my
parents does.
4. From your list, what practices do you consider a fact? Why?

As matter of fact, all the practices I have listed are true in my own
understanding and belief. It is because washing myself and staying clean can
kill and remove illness-causing bacteria from my body. It lowers the risk for
diseases. I consider my practices as good hygiene because it was taught at
schools and at my home. The only thing that is not a fact about it, is not doing
the practices as a daily routine.
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APPLICATION

A. Match the Items in Column A with the statements in Column B. Write your

answers on a sheet of paper:

Answers:

1. D
2. M
3. H
4. K
5. G
6. B
7. C
8. N
9. I
10. F
11. A
12. L
13. O
14. J
15. E
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Lesson 4

Title: Risky Behaviors and Adolescents

Activity

1. List down all the information you know about the following:

a. Drug abuse

- street name of drugs, signs and effects

 Alcohol - upset your digestion, leading to symptoms of nausea, vomiting,

diarrhoea and indigestion and development of chronic diseases

 Cocaine – considered to have highly addictive substance that is prohibited in

the Philippines because it damages health and well-being

 Inhalants – inhaling solvents such as rugby or glues can starve the body of

oxygen and force the heart to beat irregularly and more rapidly

 Marijuana – it affects the pleasure-seeking part of the brain when inhaled,

some dries it off to make smoke out of it and it causes euphoria, an intense

feeling of happiness and excitement, provides brain damage such as impaired

coordination, and paranoia

 Steroids – can be taken through injections usually by athletic men during

events because for them it makes them feel powerful and energetic and adds

muscles and strength, but it affects the activity of immune system, results to

kidney problems or failure, liver damage and tumors, enlarged heart and

increased risk of blood clots.

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b. STIs and HIV/AIDS

- modes of transmission, signs and symptoms, prevalence and prevention

STIs and HIV/AIDS SIGNS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION

(modes of transmission)
 Chlamydia (is  pain when  Know first your
transmitted through urinating. sexual partner if
sexual contact with  unusual vaginal he/she is having a
the penis, vagina, discharge. chlamydia
mouth, or anus of  pain in the tummy  Use condoms to
an infected partner) or pelvis. avoid physical
 pain during sex. contact of genitalias
 bleeding after sex. and spreading of
 bleeding between genital fluids
periods.
 Genital herpes (can  pain or itching  Use condoms
be spread from  tenderness in your  Get tested
person to person by genital area  Be monogamous
direct skin-to-skin  Small red bumps or  Limit your number
contact) tiny white blisters of sex partners
 Ulcers  Do not abuse
 Scabs alcohol or drugs
 Gonorrhea (It is  Painful urination.  Abstainance
spread during  Pus-like discharge  If having sex, use
vaginal, anal, or from the tip of the condoms in any
oral sex. A penis. type of sexual
pregnant woman  discharge from the doings such as oral,
may also pass the vagina (watery, vaginal and anal
infection to her creamy, or slightly sex
baby during green)
delivery)  urge to urinate
more frequently.
 heavier periods or
spotting.
 sore throat.
 pain during sexual
intercourse.
 sharp pain in the
lower abdomen.
 fever.
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 HIV/AIDS (are  Rapid weight loss.  Avoid having sex

spread or  Recurring fever or with a person
transferred through profuse night having HIV/AIDS
anal or vaginal sex, sweats.  Practice safe sex
or sharing needles,  Extreme and such as washing
syringes, or other unexplained before and after
drug injection tiredness. and using male
equipment)  Prolonged swelling latex condoms
of the lymph glands  Limit number of
in the armpits, sexual partners
groin, or neck.  Get tested and get
 Diarrhea that lasts vaccinated
for more than a
week.
 Sores of the mouth,
anus, or genitals.
 Pneumonia.
 Syphilis (is a  sores that resemble  Avoid recreational
bacterial infection oral, anal, and drugs
usually spread by genital warts.  Practice abstainane
sexual contact even  a nonitchy, rough, but if chosen to
only kissing) red or red-brown have sex, always
rash that starts on use condoms
the trunk and  If positively
spreads to the experiencing
entire body, sphilis, better not
including the palms have physical
and soles. contacts that
 muscle aches. spread your fluids
 fever.
 a sore throat.
 swollen lymph
nodes.
 patchy hair loss.
 headaches.
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Analysis

1. Where did you learn about this information?

During highschool, senior high school and even on college, this type of

information is being introduced to us through a symposium and health awareness

activities either at school or barangay.

2. What do you think are some situations where introduction to drugs and sexual

risks among adolescents could come in?

As for my own understanding, having peers with experience of drugs and sexual

risks can be a factor. You can be influenced out of curiousity and also, you will turn

to tolerate peer-pressure just to belong. Also, some situations such as experiencing

stress, it forces your mind on choosing drinking alcohols to feel numb about

everything.

3. What could you do to avoid being involved in drug use and sexually

transmitted infections?

First and foremost, attending symposiums and health awareness activities can be

of good help to warn myself and be educated. I should always keep in mind that

early use of drugs increases a person's chances of becoming addicted. Becoming

addicte can result to high-risk sexual activity, unsafe sex and unplanned pregnancy.

Furthermore, STIs can avoided through knowing its modes of transmission and
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applying preventions that are applicable to my sexual activity. Educating myself is

the best key to avoid being involved in drug use and sexually transmitted infections.

4. What are areas of concern that you can openly discuss with any or both of

your parents? Why?

I only discuss my health state with my mother. I can openly discuss my health

state when having troubles during menstruation, experiencing health problems such

as body pains. I also aware my mother when the time I felt like I have hard circles

inside my breasts and I shared with her my breasts mass condition so she supported

me on having check-ups, guiding me and giving advices to avoid worsening my

situation.

5. What are areas of concern that you cannot openly discuss with any or both of

your parents? Why?

Raised by educated and strict parents, I cannot discuss my personal life like

having a boyfriend. Although we don’t engage on sexual intercourse, I still cannot

deny the fact that my father or my mother would tolerate me. Since I can’t openly

discuss some things like this, I need my friends and the power of knowledge to help

myself be aware of my actions and be protected from unsafe activities.

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APPLICATION

Write a Key Message to Adolescents that will impact the quality of their health in
adulthood when they assume new roles and responsibilities related to work, career,
family and parenthood.

During adolescence, young people begin to

explore alternative health behaviors including:
Smoking, drinking alcohol, drug use, sexual
intimacy, and violence. As a human being, we are
born with responsibilities which we cannot escape.
So it’s better we grow into a responsible
adolescent and accept them whole-heartedly
rather than complaining for difficulties. In order to
become responsible, you should start at your home. Do household chores often and
help your parents with willingness. Be an instant support or assistance for your
parents’ hard day. Don’t miss out the chances of receiving advices from elders. They
may not be always right but do the best for you. The elders have more experiences
and they only share it when they know they learned something from it. Being
responsible is being balance at everything. Do not misuse your freedom. It does not
mean that you are in legal age, you are already allowed to drink alcoholic drinks. It
will always be your choice. You might want to choose for your betterment and avoid
alcohols and drug abuse. Avoid doig wrong deeds because we, as adolescents, are
expected to be responsible to our decisions and actions ince we already know what
is right and what is wrong. We should always keep in mind that if the peers are not
healthy anymore, learn to say no and keep yourself away from temptations that
might ruin you work, career and your well-being. Always be thankful if you have a
complete family. Learn to understand them and connect with them through any
means. It can be done when you decide to have dinner together, or occassional
conversations. It is your own decision if you want to have answers, you seek for
possible ways to find it. Communication is a must especially when we interact with
other people, even at home, with our family members. Learn to be independent and
grab opportunities that will challenge your limits as long as you are happy on what
you are doing. In meeting new things, we should always be at ease and control our
emotions to accept evrything easily. Do not let yourself forget about God who owns
you. If you are facing such difficult times, think positively and remember that prayer
is the most powerful weapon to make things easier to handle.