health Flashcards
Explain and apply the concept of resilience
Resilience is also known as “bounce-back-ability” It refers to the ability of a person to persevere in life when faced with challenges, setbacks and/or difficult circumstances.
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
Protective Factors
are a combination of individual characteristics and environmental factors that enhance our ability to be resilient
Risk Factors
are a combination of individual characteristics and environmental factors that decrease our ability to be resilient
What is stress
Stress is mental or emotional strain caused by demanding or difficult circumstances.
a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation
Eustress
or positive stress is the kind of stress that can motivate us, is short term and feels within our coping abilities.
Distress
or negative stress can cause us significant worry or concern. It feels unpleasant and out of our coping abilities.
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
Identify and apply positive strategies to cope with stress and strong emotions
Mindfulness
Journaling
Drawing
Listening to music
Exercise
Taking a walk
Talking to a friend
Playing with a pet
Explain the concept of consent during sex
Consent is where someone agrees, gives permission or says yes to sexual activity with another person. Some features of consent are:
You can change your mind if you want
Just because you have consented to one thing doesn’t mean you have consented to everything
Just because you have consented once it doesn’t mean you have consented forever
verbal example of consent
Some verbal examples of consent include telling someone to keep going, that feels good, asking them what they would like to do, moaning.
Explain the pros and cons of different forms of contraception
Contraception greatly reduces the chances of pregnancy AND sexually transmitted infections. There are many different types of contraception, each has its pros and cons and it is up to the individual to decide what works best for them
How does The contraceptive pill work, chance of pregnancy, disadvantages and advantages
The contraceptive pill prevents pregnancy by stopping ovulation and thickening cervical mucus. It’s about 99% effective but has side effects and offers no STI protection. Consult a healthcare provider to see if it’s right for you.
How does condoms work, chance of pregnancy, disadvantages and advantages
Condoms prevent pregnancy and STIs, being 98% effective with correct use and 85% with typical use. They have no hormonal side effects but can break and reduce sensitivity, making them a popular choice for safe sex.
How does IUDs work, chance of pregnancy, disadvantages and advantages
UDs are T-shaped devices inserted into the uterus, over 99% effective for 3 to 10 years. They reduce cramps but require professional insertion and offer no STI protection.
How does Depo Provera, chance of pregnancy, disadvantages and advantages
Depo-Provera is a hormonal injection given every three months, over 99% effective for preventing pregnancy. It may reduce cramps but can cause weight gain and irregular bleeding. Fertility may take time to return after stopping, and it does not protect against STIs.
How does Emergency contraceptive pill, chance of pregnancy, disadvantages and advantages
The emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) prevents pregnancy after unprotected sex, using hormones like levonorgestrel. Most effective within 72 to 120 hours, it’s available over-the-counter but is not for regular use and offers no STI protection.
Identify and describe the features of STI’s
TIs are spread mainly through sexual contact. Many don’t show symptoms, but signs can include unusual discharge, pain when urinating, and sores.
They can be bacterial (curable), viral (manageable but not curable), or parasitic (treatable). Untreated STIs can lead to serious health issues.
Prevention includes using condoms and regular testing. Stigma can make it hard for people to seek help.
Bacterial STIs: Can be cured with antibiotics (e.g., chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis).
Viral STIs: Generally manageable but not curable (e.g., HIV, herpes, HPV).
Parasitic STIs: Caused by parasites and often treatable (e.g., trichomoniasis).