T3 L9 Sexual health Flashcards

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What is health?

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State of complete physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being and not merely absence of disease or infirmity

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What is sexual health?

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State of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality.
Isn’t merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity
Requires positive & respectful approach to sexuality & sexual relationships, & the possibility of having pleasurable & safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination & violence

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Why is sexual health preferable to reproductive health?

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Sex isn’t just about reproduction
If we used reproductive health, anyone who isn’t of child bearing age wouldn’t be included, anyone in same sex activity wouldn’t be included in this definition.

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Why shouldn’t we call them RTIs (reproductive tract infections?)

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The infections can be transmitted in many other ways

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Why shouldn’t we call them STDs?

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We aren’t looking are infection which is how it is passed on and can then lead to disease

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Describe sexual satisfaction

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Feeling good about their sexual lives, can be about not having sex
Overall relationship satisfaction is strongly related to sexual satisfaction.

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Describe the idea frequency for men and women

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Often assumptions that men want it more frequently but there is a large overlap between men and women
Actually frequency of sex is similar for men and women

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What are some difficulties experienced during sex?

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Lacked interest
Orgasm too quickly
Unable to orgasm
Anxious about ability to perform
Sex not pleasurable
Pain during intercourse
Vaginal dryness
Unable to keep erection
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What is low sexual function related to?

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Greater age
Depression
Poor physical health
Lower relationship satisfaction
Inability to talk about sex with partners
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What long lasting effects does sexual coercion have?

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Psychological wellbeing e.g. higher prevalence of depression and anxiety
Physical wellbeing e.g. lower well-being, greater cigarette, drug and alcohol use
Sexual wellbeing: more STIs, more negative attitudes

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What are the sexual health concerns in youth?

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Avoiding unintended pregnancies
Avoiding STIs
Treating STIs to protect reproductive health

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What are the sexual health concerns in adulthood?

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Optimising reproductive health

Optimising sexual satisfaction

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What are the sexual health concerns in older age?

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Optimising sexual function

Limiting impact of physical health on sexual health

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14
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Describe how society is now more sexualised?

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People are now sexually active at younger age
Potential exposure to STIs/unplanned pregnancy is happening at earlier age
People may be sexually active later in life

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15
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Why is it important to promote preventive behaviour?

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Absence of vaccines, cures or effective treatment

High and increases rates of STIs, particularly among young people

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16
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Why may STI diagnoses increasing?

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Artefact? 
- more sensitive test
- more people getting tested
- can't be completely explained by these factors
Real increase?
- more young people are sexually active
- inconsistent condom use
- lack of concern about HIV affects STI concern
- belief that STIs aren't serious
17
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What is the purpose of screening?-

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Collect data
Raise awareness
Treat people
Notify partners