Module 7: Sexual Health Flashcards
1
Q
What are some issues that may arise for the LGBTQI+ community regarding sexual health?
A
- may be unsure of sexuality
- during puberty; may require puberty suppression
- long term medication may impact on health
- during adulthood, when surgical options may be of interest
2
Q
what behaviours may contribute to the spread and/ or contraction of sexually transmitted infections?
A
- alcohol
- drug use
- sex with multiple and/ or new partners
- sex with partners from priority populations for STI screening
- sex workers
etc
3
Q
What is an ectopic pregnancy?
A
a pregnancy that develops in the fallopian tubes, it is life threatening for the mother
4
Q
What examples of STIs may lead to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) if unnoticed or untreated in women?
A
chlamydia, gonorrhoea
5
Q
Who are a part of priority populations for STI screening?
A
- young people 15-29
- ATSI people
- gay men and men who have sex with other men
- sex workers
- travellers and mobile workers
- people in custodial settings
- culturally & linguistically diverse people
6
Q
what are the steps to contact tracing?
A
- introduce the reasons for contract tracing
- help identify who needs to be notified
- explain the methods and offer choice
- support, contact and refer
7
Q
what are the types of genital mutilation? (4)
A
ciltoridectomy
excision
infibulation
other
8
Q
what has replaced the pap smear?
A
the national cervical screening program
9
Q
what is the time gap between cervical screening tests?
A
5 yrs
