9: Sexual History Flashcards
1
Q
Two circumstances to screen for intimate partner violence
A
- Well pt visits
2. In response to specific visits for injury or illness where violence might be expected
2
Q
The Five P’s of taking a sexual history
A
- Partners
- Practices
- Prevention of pregnancy
- Protection from STIs
- Past history of STIs
3
Q
Two major questions to ask about partners
A
- Do you have sex with men, women, or both
2. How many partners have you had in the last __ months?
4
Q
Why we ask about sex practices
A
To understand risk of certain STIs
5
Q
Three types of sex practices to ask about
A
Vaginal sex, oral sex, anal sex
6
Q
If pt says they have vaginal or anal sex, what is the next question?
A
Do you use condoms sometimes, never, or always?
7
Q
If pt never wears condoms, what do you ask? 2 things
A
Why dont you use condoms? In what situations or with whom do you not use them
8
Q
What to ask about STI protection
A
What do you do to protect yourself from STDs and HIV?
