Policies And Treatment Of STIs Flashcards
What is the purpose of public health policy?
Prevent transmission of diseases
Control spread of diseases and outbreaks
Educate the public to made decisions
What is prevention education health program?
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
What are educational efforts?
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
Public health services treatment
County health clinics
State health departments
Contracted non profit agencies
For testing, treatment, and counseling
Private health service treatment
Doctors’s offices
Private local clinics
Healthcare system based clinics
For testing, treatment, and counseling
What is public health?
To ensure good public health
Government and/or private institutions provide different services, policies, and practices