Health Flashcards
Explain and apply the concept of resilience
Resilience is also known as “bounce-back-ability” Its the ability of a person to persevere in life when faced with challenges.
Who are some examples of resilient people?
Turia Pitt
Her body was severely burnt in bushfires, affecting her looks and spent two years in hospital learning to walk again. She is now an activist and role model and does not let her appearance stop her from living her life.
Yeonmi Park
Escaped from communist North Korea and started a new life in America with a new language, culture and dealing with the trauma from her past.
Explain factors ( protective and risk) that affect resilience
Protective Factors are individual characteristics and environmental factors that help us being resilient
Risk Factors are a individual characteristics and environmental factors that decrease our ability to be resilient
Eustress examples
- Getting a job
- Playing an intense game
- Going on a date
- Meeting new people
Distress examples
- Too much study/work
- Break ups
- Relationship issues
- Injury/illness
What is positive stress and whats another name for it?
Eustress or positive stress is the kind of stress that can motivate us.
What is negative stress and whats another name for it?
Distress or negative stress can cause us significant worry or concern.
Identify and apply positive strategies to cope with stress and strong emotions
- Mindfulness
- Drawing
- Listening to music
- Exercise
- Talking to a friend
Explain the concept of consent during sex
Consent is where someone agrees, gives permission or says yes to sexual activity with another person. An example of verbal consent is telling them to keep going. Non-verbal consent could be taking clothes off.
Describe how different contraception works
By preventing ovulation, blocking sperm, or altering the uterine environment.
How does the the contraceptive pill
work, and advantages/disadvantages
Works by releasing hormones that prevent ovulation. Advantages include high regular periods, while disadvantages may include weight gain. 99% effective
How do Condoms work, chances of pregnancy, and advantages/disadvantages
Condoms work by creating a barrier that prevents sperm from reaching the egg. Advantages include STI protection. Disadvantages may include potential breakage. 98% effective
How does the IUD work, chances of pregnancy, and advantages/disadvantages
Works by releasing hormones. Advantage are low maintenance. Disadvantage is potential side effects. 99% effective.
How does the Depo Provera
work, chances of pregnancy, and advantages/disadvantages
Depo-Provera is a hormonal injection. Advantages like convenient injections. Disadvantages such as weight gain. 96% effctive.
How does the Emergency contraceptive pill work, chances of pregnancy, and advantages/disadvantages
Works by delaying ovulation. Advantage is easy access. Disadvantages could be nausea. 98-99% effective.
Identify and describe the features of STI’s
Sexually transmitted infections can occur between all sexes and gender identities. Condoms are the only thing that prevents them (most of the time).
