1) The document discusses issues related to human sexuality, specifically sexually transmitted infections (STIs). 2) It defines STIs as communicable diseases spread through sexual contact, often caused by bacteria and viruses. While some STIs can be treated, many like HIV/AIDS currently have no cure. 3) The document emphasizes that abstinence, or choosing not to engage in any sexual activity, is the only certain way for teenagers to prevent STIs.

1. ISSUES AND PROBLEMS
RELATED TO HUMAN
SEXUALITY
Grade 8 Health Quarter 1 Lesson 2

2. Learning
Competency:
▪ identifies the different issues/concerns of
teenagers (i.e., identity crisis) and the need
for support and understanding of the family.
(H8FHIe-g-22)

3. Activating Prior
Knowledge:

4. A person can acquire
HIV/AIDS from using
intravenous syringe used by
an infected person.

5. Most sexually transmitted
infections can be treated and
cured without medical
attention.

6. A person always knows when
he/she has a sexually
transmitted infection.

7. All types of sexually
transmitted diseases can be
cured.

8. You can have no symptoms,
yet be infected with a sexually
transmitted disease and be
able to pass it on to someone
else.

11. What is Sexually Transmitted
Infection (STI)?
▪ Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) also
known as Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
is a communicable disease that is spread by a
pathogen (disease causing organism) from
one person to another person through sexual
contact.
▪ These infection are commonly caused by
bacteria and viruses.

12. What is Sexually Transmitted
Infection (STI)?
▪ Some STIs can be treated successfully but
many STIs such as HIV/AIDS still have no
cure.
▪ The good news is all STIs can be prevented.
ABSTINENCE
⮚ A deliberate choice to refrain
from all sexual activities.

14. Individual Activity: Identify the type of infections the
following STIs/STDs and its transmission by putting an (X) mark to
its appropriate boxes.
STD ORGANISM TYPE TRANSMISSION
Bacterial Viral Protozo
a
Can be
cured
Can not be
Cured
Fluids Skin to
Skin
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Trichomoniasis
Herpes
HPV (Human Papilloma
Virus)

16. HOW CAN YOU PREVENT
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED
INFECTIONS?

17. ✔Keeping Fit
✔Safeguarding once sexual health
from accurate information
✔Practice wise decision-making
✔The best way a teenage like you
can prevent is through sexual
ABSTINENCE.

18. Testing your knowledge
• What is sexually transmitted
infection?
• What is Abstinence?
• Why is Abstinence the only
certain way to prevent STIs?

19. Assignment:
• Be with your family.
• Stay at home or enjoy with
friends.
• Enjoy your teenage years!
Happy weekend!