Policies And Treatment Of STIs Flashcards

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What is the purpose of public health policy?

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Prevent transmission of diseases
Control spread of diseases and outbreaks
Educate the public to made decisions

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What is prevention education health program?

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Education in schools, county health agencies, health clinics, online resources, private doctor’s office
STI prevention targeted to teenagers
Educating students about STIs is mandatory in all states

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What are educational efforts?

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35 states require schools to provide sex education covering STIs
Private nonprofit clinics and offices provide education and resources
Federal and local gov has websites and printed material on STIs

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Public health services treatment

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County health clinics
State health departments
Contracted non profit agencies
For testing, treatment, and counseling

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Private health service treatment

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Doctors’s offices
Private local clinics
Healthcare system based clinics
For testing, treatment, and counseling

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What is public health?

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To ensure good public health

Government and/or private institutions provide different services, policies, and practices

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