Chapter 10 & 19 - Part 2 Flashcards
What does visual media portray to adolescents?
Portrayals of intimate and sexual encounters
✤ Casual sex with little emphasis on communication
✤ Relays information about the dominant social norms and
dominant moralities
- Heterosexual coupling most often depicted
- Social issues often not explored in depth
What is the trend in teen pregnancy in canada?
✤ Overall Canadian rate has declined for both younger (15-17) and older
(17-18) teens
● Research indicates adolescents use contraception inconsistently
Canadian rate is half the US rate
Where are the highest rates of teen pregnancy in Canada?
● Quebec
● Prairie provinces
● Territories
Why is teen pregnancy a social determinant of health?
Unattended pregnancy, they have fewer choices for jobs, disproportionately affects females
• Providing contraception and emergency contraception and information so the are well aware of options and choices are
What is Contraception use influenced by?
SES
IMB model for how to use and hwere to access contraceptions
- affordability
- de-stigmatizing access
What are the parent and caregiver apprioaches to sex ed?
Many children are given no sexuality education at home
✤ Some parents are embarrassed about discussing sexuality
✤ Parents may be comfortable with the subject matter and want to be part of the discussion
What do adults lack when tryingt o teach about sex?
Adults may lack updated and current knowledge
○ May mis-estimate when topics should be approached
○ Avoid/miss timely topics
○ Generational differences
○ Children developing own value system that may vary from that of their parents, grandparents
• Avoiding actual names is an indication about how comfortable you are with talking about sexuality
Why should sex ed start early?
✤ Transmission of information
✤ Development and clarification of personal values
✤ Practicing of communication skills
✤ Evolving decision-making capabilities
What are the owl circles of sexualit?
✤ Intimacy ✤ Sensuality ✤ Sexual Identity ✤ Evolving decision-making capabilities ✤ Sexual Identity ✤ Sexual Health and reproduction
What to teach about sex at different ages?
✤ Children’s knowledge varies with age, social status (SES),
etc.
✤ Need enough information without being given too much
✤ Children are interested and start asking questions about sex
around age 5
○ May be prompted by events they are exposed to such as
an acquaintance or family member having a baby
What do the majority of parents want to see incorporated in school sex ed?
✤ Parents say they want a wider range of topics taught that are offered in most
schools.
✤ The majority of parents also wanted their children to receive instruction on
abortion, emergency contraception and sexual orientation.
✤ Requires knowledgable teachers
✤ Accessible and inclusive information
○ The diversity of students are honoured and represented in the materials
being taught
What are the general attitudes towards school based sexuality education?
✤ Generally, very positive ✤ If age appropriate ✤ Taught by a qualified individual ✤ Parents and guardians have input and knowledge of the curriculum
what is SIECUS?
Guidelines for comprehensive sex education
-Promoting the idea that we are addressing the changes in society, need to include everything, presented I non bias way so that they have this information
What is the most common form of sex ed in the usa and why?
Abstinence-based Sex Education ✤ Religious influence ✤ Developed out of an opposition for school-based sexuality education ✤ No tools provided to navigate health and safety during sexual development ✤ Scare tactics related to STIs and unplanned pregnancy ✤ Contraception discussed with an emphasis on failure rates
According to SIECUS what is the minimum essential content for sex ed?
✤Anatomy and physiology ✤Puberty ✤Adolescent development ✤Identity ✤Pregnancy and reproduction ✤STIs and HIV ✤Healthy relationships ✤Personal safety
