R & C of Sexual Activity: Lesson 6, Analysis of Recent Developments in Repro Health

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Concept: Below are some of the most recent developments related to reproductive health in our society. Your job will be to provide an analysis of these developments. As we discussed in the beginning of the unit sex ed is a values driven topic. These issues are inherently controversial themselves because although there are facts that may help you understand them ultimately you see these facts through the prism of your own perception (values, morals, upbringing, etc.). The sources listed are just a starting point, remember that any information may be biased and it is your job as an educated consumer to carefully analyze information for validity, reliability, and bias. Goal: Provide an analysis of the recent developments in reproductive health demonstrating an understanding of content specific information necessary to understand each issue (ie. What strains are protected against in the HPV vaccine, approved locations for the Safe Haven law). Complete each level (not just 1) working from left to right based on level attempted. ----------------Snip Below This or Delete Top Contents for Evidence of Completion (All Fit on 1 Page) or I will Show You How to Embed-------------------

NAME: Julie Reschke PERIOD: 4/5 My Level: 4

Level 1
Basic Overview and Whether You Agree or Disagree

Level 2
Basic Questions to Issue and 1 potential advantage/disadvantage

Level 3
Higher Level Questions and 3 potential advantages/disadvantages for each issue

Level 4
All information and questions related to issue and embed this into ePortfolio.

Topic 1: The HPV Vaccine Debate

Information Necessary to Understand Topic

Potential Sources

Basic Overview: it helps build up an immunity against the virus. Recommended for preteen children. Helps protect against certain cancers.

My Level of Agreement: Highlight or Underline One (I think this is.) Really Really Bad For Good for Society Society Potential Advantages Potential Disadvantages

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What it Does Protect Against: 1.cancers 2.hpv 3. genital warts % of Cervical Cancer Protection:

What it Doesnt Protect (Think!): 1.pregnancy 2.all types of STDs 3.all types of STIs % of Genital Wart Protection: 90% Is there a shot for boys? What is it called?

1. decrease in cervical cancer + 2. decrease in STDs + 3. decrease of diseases in homosexual community +

1. neurological problems 2. paralysis 3. Guillain-Barre Syndrome -

75 %
How Many Shots:

3
Cost: $120 per shot

Does this promote promiscuity or should we take advantage of something that could potentially help us?

Gardasil

We should take advantage of it because someone could have one partner, but if their partner carries the virus, then they get infected for not being promiscuous at all.

Level 5/Extra Credit/Going Beyond: Define Herd Immunity and explain how it applies to the debate.

Topic 2: Emergency Contraception (Plan B)

Information Necessary to Understand Topic

Potential Sources

Basic Overview: immediate birth control for a woman after she has had sex with either birth control that had failed or no birth control at all.

Intended Use (Why people use it): to prevent pregnancy after risky sexual behavior

How close to failed / no contraceptives: (Time Frame?)

Within 5 days after intercourse

My Level of Agreement: Highlight or Underline One (I think this is.) Really Really Bad For Good for Society Society Potential Advantages Potential Disadvantages 1. prevented pregnancy without 1. unable to use regularly abortion + 2. does not affect fertility 2. menstrual irregularity + -

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Do You Need a Prescription?: No. . .available over the counter Mechanism of action-how it works:

Cost:

3. side effects uncommon +

3. people think its like abortion -

1.emergency contraception pills (ECPs) 2.copper-bearing intrauterine devices (IUDs All prevent or delay ovulation Level 5: How is this similar/different than the abortion pill (RU-486)?

Does this promote people not taking accountability for their choices or provide an alternative to someone not wanting to get pregnant?

Both. It is there for people who may have made a mistake, but it is not supposed to be used regularly like a birth control pill.

Topic 3: The Condom Availability Debate

Information Necessary to Understand Topic
Basic Overview:

Potential Sources

Provide one stat on teen pregnancy. Cite:

Provide one stat on teen pregnancy. Cite:

My Level of Agreement: Highlight or Underline One (I think this is.) Really Really Bad For Good for Society Society Potential Advantages Potential Disadvantages 1. 1. + -

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2. 3. -

In your opinion do these statistics warrant public educations involvement?

2. + 3. +

What does a schools condom availability program look like? Who gets condoms, where, when and how?

So the big question is how would condom availability affect the student body? Does it promote unhealthy behavior or are you providing a healthy outlet for those that will do it anywaysif so is it even a schools place to get involved ?

Level 5/Extra Credit/Going Beyond: What does your research say/cite? Do condoms make a difference? Cite at least 1 study and the results.

Topic 4: The Safe Haven Law

Information Necessary to Understand Topic

Potential Sources

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Basic Overview: allows unwilling parent to give child to private persons so that it is under state protection.

Time Frame: 72 hours within birth

Approved Locations? Police stations, private universities, state police district

My Level of Agreement: Highlight or Underline One (I think this is.) Really Really Bad For Good for Society Society Potential Advantages Potential Disadvantages 1. no abortion 1. abandonment + -

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What happens to parental rights? Anonymous What is Illinois Law exactly? Any parent can leave their child at police departments of state or private universities or at Illinois State Police district headquarters in Illinois

2. no killing the baby + 3. no fatal abandonment +

2. juvenile court wants to sue 3. unaccountable -

Does this promote people not taking accountability for their choices or provide an alternative to someone not able to provide for a child?

It provides an alternative because the parent is unwilling or un able to raise the child well, so by placing in the hands of the state, he/she almost guarantees a better future for the child.

Level 5: How do state laws vary on this?