week 10: sexual health promotion

Question 1

sexuality

Answer 1

A central aspect of being human that is present throughout life.
- encompasses sex, gender, identities and roles, sexual orientation, eroticism, pleasure, intimacy and reproduction.

Question 2

sexual health

Answer 2

A state of physical, emotional, mental and social well being relates to sexuality.

Question 3

how are we now expanding our views on gender beyond the binary (male/female)

Answer 3

• increased awareness around gender identity/expression, trans issues
• pronouns

Question 4

gender is best understood broken up into 3 parts

Answer 4

1. Gender identity
2. gender expression
3. biological sex

Question 5

Gender Identity

Answer 5

how in your head you define and understand your gender based on the options for gender you know exist

Question 6

Gender expression

Answer 6

the ways you demonstrate gender through your dress, actions and demeanour.

Question 7

Biological sex

Answer 7

the physical parts of your body that we think of as either male or female.

Question 8

heterosexism

Answer 8

the belief in the inherent superiority and “normality” of heterosexuality.
- it is the foundation for homophobia

Question 9

what might LGBTQ Canadians experience

Answer 9

• fear of harassment, discrimination, violence
• difficulties finding accessible, competent services
• lack of knowledge about own health issues/risks
• higher burden of illness and poverty
• higher levels of stress, stigma and social isolation

Question 10

what might family, friends, community be towards LGBTQ

Answer 10

• may reject or be abusive when a member comes out
• family may lack support
• friends, colleagues may come distant
• bullying, harassment is common in schools and workplaces
• ## few community programs to support health

Question 11

Nursing responsibilities

Answer 11

• be aware of own values and beliefs, influences of family, religion and society
• convey a caring, open and non judgmental manner towards clients
• be tactful, sensitive, use appropriate language, be aware of non-verbal communication
• non judgmental communication
• avoid making assumptions about clients sexual orientation