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: Neil Outarsingh PERIOD: SS1 My Level: ABSENT? Date=

Level 1
Basic Overview and Whether You Agree or Disagree

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

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

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Topic 1: The HPV Vaccine Debate

Information Necessary to Understand Topic

Potential Sources

Basic Overview: The HPV vaccine is a series of three shots administered usually to children over a period of six months. Although the vaccine prevents cancers, parents debate whether or not the potential side effects are worth it.

What it Does Protect Against: 1.HPV 2.Cancer 3.Future medical expenses % of Cervical Cancer Protection:

What it Doesnt Protect (Think!): 1.Genital warts 2.gonnarhea 3.Herpes % of Genital Wart Protection: 90 Is there a shot for boys? What is it called?

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. + Prevents HPV -Neurological side effects

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2. -May cost too much 3. -Promote promiscuity

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How Many Shots: 3

2. + Creates peace of mind 3. +Prevents potential future medical expenses

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

Gardasil
Cost:$390

While promiscuity may become more prominent, people will still try to reproduce whether at an appropriate age or not and when they do, it is better to have protection.

Level 5/Extra Credit/Going Beyond: Define Herd Immunity and explain how it applies to the debate: The vaccination of a large amount of the population to hopefully stop the spread of a certain contagious disease. If most people were protected from HPV now, the virus could stop or at least slow.

Topic 2: Emergency Contraception (Plan B)

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Basic Overview: Emergency contraception is used to prevent pregnancies after unprotected sex or original contraception is believed to have not worked.

Intended Use (Why people use it): Prevent potential pregnancies

How close to failed / no contraceptives: (Time Frame?) Has to be done right after sex. Will not work if already pregnant

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. + Avoid unwanted pregnancies - promote rape

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2. + lift worries 3. + plan to fall back on

2. - promote unprotected sex 3. - avoid responsibility

Do You Need a Prescription?: no Mechanism of action-how it works:

Cost: $35-60

Prevent or delay ovulation, prevent sperm from reaching egg

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

Not necessarily. It is usually used in the case of accident. Level 5: How is this similar/different than the abortion pill (RU-486)?: ECP prevents the woman from ever becoming pregnant. RU-486 dislodges the fertilized zygote from the
uterine lining once it is already attached.

Topic 3: The Condom Availability Debate

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Basic Overview: Recently, condoms have been made available to junior high and high school students. There has been a debate over the effects of this.

Provide one stat on teen pregnancy. In 2011, 329,797 babies were born to

Provide one stat on teen pregnancy. Only 50% of teen mothers receive high mothers aged 15-19 school diploma Cite: Cite: http://www.cdc.gov/teenpregnancy/abo http://www.cdc.gov/teenpregnancy/ab utteenpreg.htm outteenpreg.htm In your opinion do these statistics warrant public educations involvement? The most that schools should do is teach the students about the topic and then leave the rest to them and their parents.

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. + Lower teen pregnancies - Promote promiscuity

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2. + Increase graduation rates 3. + Improve teen lifestyle

2. - Increase risky situations 3. - Lessened focus at school

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

There are set venues within schools where students can obtain condoms. for those who will do it anyway but it might promote promiscuity. Everyone involved is notified

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 involv ed? It will be beneficial

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. The availability of condoms not only reduced high school births but it caused in increase in academic successes. Source

Topic 4: The Safe Haven Law

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Basic Overview: The Safe Haven Law allows new parents to leave unwanted newborn children on certain public doorsteps and remain completely anonymous while their child is adopted.

Time Frame: Infant must be under 72 hours

Approved Locations?

Police stations, hospitals, rescue squads, and fire houses

What happens to parental rights? Parents completely relinquish control What is Illinois Law exactly? As long as the child is less than three days old, parents can anonymously leave their children at anyone of the listed location plus universities to allow the child to be put into safe hands.

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. + Discourage parents from - Increase danger for infant harming child 2. 2. + Allow for safe adoption - Promote dumping off babies 3. 3. + Reduce stress on unable parents - Ethical debates

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

This is a good alternative to people who are simply unable to care for a child but it will raise ethical debates and there definitely people who will use this as an excuse to avoid responsibility.

Level 5: How do state laws vary on this? Differences among states include where the child can be dropped off or how old they must be.