Sexual Health

Question 1

What is the National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles?

Answer 1

• largest survey detailing sexual behaviour in the world

Question 2

Do men and woman’s ideal sexual frequency match with the actual frequency?

Answer 2

• no

- both men and women seem to want more sex than they actually have

Question 3

What is the mean frequency of sex per week in heterogenous relationships?

1 - 1.5 times/week
2 - 3 times/week
3 - 5 times/week
4 - 7 times/week

Answer 3

1 - 1.5 times/week

Question 4

What is the main issue women generally report for not having more sex?

1 - low libido, meaning lack of interest in sex
2 - orgasm too quickly
3 - unable to orgasm
4 - anxious about ability to perform

Answer 4

1 - low libido, meaning lack of interest in sex

Question 5

In addition to a low libido and lack of interest in sex, what are the 3 other main reasons for women not having sex?

1 - low libido, meaning lack of interest in sex
2 - orgasm too quickly
3 - unable to orgasm
4 - anxious about ability to perform

Answer 5

1 - unable to orgasm
2 - sex not pleasurable
3 - pain during intercourse

Question 6

What is the main issue men generally report for not having more sex?

1 - low libido, meaning lack of interest in sex
2 - orgasm too quickly
3 - unable to orgasm
4 - anxious about ability to perform

Answer 6

1 - low libido, meaning lack of interest in sex

- orgasm too quickly was 2nd

Question 7

What are some of the most common causes of erectile dysfunction?

Answer 7

• depression
• stress
• diabetes
• CVD
• medication

Question 8

What % of men and women have admitted to be sexually coerced, forced and frightened into unwanted sexual activity?

Answer 8

• men = 5%

- women =20%

Question 9

What are the 3 main sexual health concerns the youth worry about in heterogenous couples?

1 - avoiding unintended pregnancy, avoiding STIs, treating STIs to protect reproductive health
2 - not enjoying sex, avoiding STIs, treating STIs to protect reproductive health
3 - avoiding unintended pregnancy, not enjoying sex, treating STIs to protect reproductive health
4 - avoiding unintended pregnancy, avoiding STIs, not enjoying sex,

Answer 9

1 - avoiding unintended pregnancy, avoiding STIs, treating STIs to protect reproductive health

Question 10

What are the 2 main sexual health concerns that people in ‘adulthood’ worry about in heterogenous couples?

1 - optimising sexual satisfaction and contracting an STI
2 - optimising sexual satisfaction and optimising reproductive health
3 - optimising reproductive health and contracting an STI
4 - optimising reproductive health and not enjoying sex

Answer 10

2 - optimising sexual satisfaction and optimising reproductive health

Question 11

What are the 2 main sexual health concerns that people in ‘older age’ worry about in heterogenous couples?

Answer 11

1 - optimising sexual function

2 - limiting impact of physical health on sexual health

Question 12

What does society more sexualised mean?

Answer 12

• medias role in sexuality and sexual health has changed over time

Question 13

There are a number of infections and diseases that can be pasted on via sexual intercourse, where there is no vaccines. Therefore what is the main focus of sexual health?

Answer 13

• prevention

Question 14

What is the IMB model?

Answer 14

• a model designed to help change peoples behaviour towards sexual health promotion

Question 15

The IMB model is designed to help change peoples behaviour towards sexual health promotion. What 3 key aspects are included in the IMB model?

Answer 15

• I = information
• M = motivation
• B = behavioural skills

Question 16

Do scare tactics work in helping people change their behaviour and use condoms more?

Answer 16

• no

Question 17

What is the most effective method for helping people change their behaviour and use condoms more?

Answer 17

• skills component

- how to use the condom

Question 18

What does Post-Exposure Prophylaxis – PEP relate to in relation to HIV?

1 - treating the patient to prevent the infection
2 - treating a patient with combination therapy prior to infection
3 - treating a patient following exposure and preventing spread of HIV

Answer 18

3 - treating a patient asap following exposure and preventing spread of HIV

• combination of HIV drugs that can stop HIV from replicating
• given following suspected exposure to HIV

Question 19

If exposed to HIV then post exposure prophylaxis (PeP) in relation to HIV can be provided. What is PeP?

Answer 19

• combination of HIV drugs that can stop HIV from replicating
• given following suspected exposure to HIV
• taken for 28 days

Question 20

Treatment as prevention, termed TasP relates treating the patient to prevent the infection. Pre Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is for patients who are at high risk of encountering HIV. When should these patients take PrEP?

1 - every day
2 - 48h before and 24 hours after or every day
3 - 1 week before and 1 week after
4 - one month before and 1 month after

Answer 20

2 - 48h before and 24 hours after or every day

• medicine given to patients at high risk of being exposed to HIV
• 2 tablets 48 pre exposure, 1 tablet 24h post exposure and 1 tablet 48h post exposure
• given prior to HIV exposure, if a man has sex with another man for example
• 99% effective if used correctly

Question 21

Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) are antiretroviral drugs for people who are HIV-negative but have had a single high-risk exposure to stop HIV infection. Although these drugs are effective, what can this increase the risk of?

Answer 21

• contracting other STIs

- patients feel they don’t need the condom

Question 22

Who is the national chlamydia screening open to?

Answer 22

• under 25s

- tested is performed using a urine sample

Question 23

What are the main reasons STIs are increasing?

Answer 23

• younger people are more active
• poor condom use
• belief that STIs are not serious