Module 1 Facts

Question 1

What is a VD?

Answer 1

Venereal Disease = Sexually Transmitted Disease

Question 2

What does enthetic mean?

Answer 2

Inoculated/implanted into body via external sources (e.g. syphillis)

Question 3

What is the difference between STD & STI?

Answer 3

STD is transmitted only via sexual contact whereas an STI is via sexual contact OR by other means E.g. Chlamydia is both an STD and an STI

Question 4

Define BBV and give examples

Answer 4

Blood Borne Virus (HIV, Hep B C)

Question 5

What are the key STIs in Australia

Answer 5

Chlamydia! Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, HPV, Herpes Simplex, Trichomonas

Question 6

Name the primary objectives of the National AUS Sexual Health Strat.

Answer 6

1. HPV vaccination
2. Reduce STI incidence
3. Improve STI knowledge & safe behaviours
4. Increase testing among priority populations
5. Increase management & reduce morbidity
6. Eliminate negative impact of stigma

Question 7

What are Sexual Health Services

Answer 7

Public Health. Community. Primary Health (GPs)

Question 8

What are the four priority groups?

Answer 8

Men sex with men
Ab/Indg populations
Immigrants
Injecting drug users

Question 9

Define Gillick Competency in relation to u16 medical care

Answer 9

HCP CAN provide medical care to u16s via Gillick competency

• understanding
• cannot be persuaded to inform parents
• sexual activity is known to be continuing
• they are psychologically affected without it
• in their best interests

Question 10

What are the three key factors surrounding Clinician Ethics?

Answer 10

• Autonomy of the individual
• Respect fo diversity
• Minimising harm

Question 11

Compare the 3 levels of STI Prevention

Answer 11

Primary level: Prevent OCCURENCE
Secondary level: Reduce TRANSMISSION
Tertiary level: Prevent COMPLICATIONS

Question 12

What age group requires screening?

Answer 12

14-35 year olds –> 1 or more sexual partners