1. •1. What is (STD)? (Acronym)
sexually-transmitted disease.
•2. It is a communicable disease that is spread by a
_______pathogen (disease-causing organism)
from one person to another person through
sexual contact.
6. Sexual contact (through infected body fluids
like blood, semen, vaginal fluids, etc.)
Sharing infected needles while injecting drugs
Maternal transference (mother to baby during
pregnancy)
11-13. GIVE AT LEAST 3 MODES OF
TRANSMISSION OF STI/STD.
7. 14. WHAT IS AIDS? (ACRONYM)
• ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME
9. SYMPTOMS OF STI
unusual discharge from the penis, vagina or anus
pain during sex or urination
sores, blisters, ulcers, warts or rashes in the genital
area
itchiness or irritation in the genital area
10. SYMPTOMS OF STI
persistent diarrhea
fever or flu-like symptoms
abnormal or unusual vaginal bleeding, especially
after having sex
pain in the scrotum or testicles
lumps and bumps on the genitals
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18. SEXUALLY-TRANSMITTED INFECTION
•is 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
20. SYMPTOMS OF STI
unusual discharge from the penis, vagina or anus
pain during sex or urination
sores, blisters, ulcers, warts or rashes in the genital
area
itchiness or irritation in the genital area
21. SYMPTOMS OF STI
persistent diarrhea
fever or flu-like symptoms
abnormal or unusual vaginal bleeding, especially
after having sex
pain in the scrotum or testicles
lumps and bumps on the genitals
24. AIDS
Long Term Effects
Immune systems failure
Severe illness leading to death
8-10 years to see signs of infection
Infection of infants leading to death
46. Sexual contact (through infected body fluids
like blood, semen, vaginal fluids, etc.)
Sharing infected needles while injecting drugs
Maternal transference (mother to baby during
pregnancy)
MODE OF TRANSMISSION
47. The only certain way to
prevent and to keep from
catching these diseases is by
abstinence.
48. is the ability to say NO
to unhealthful practices
REFUSAL SKILLS
49. 1. Maintain eye contact
and firmly say NO.
2. Be true to yourself and
to your belief. Give
reasons for saying NO.
TECHNIQUES OF SAYING NO
50. 3. Walk away or avoid the
situation.
4. Change the subject.
5. Match verbal with non-
verbal communication.
TECHNIQUES OF SAYING NO
51.
52. How will you define abstinence? Have you
experience giving up one thing in your life
in one-week period? Try this with a
partner or classmate. Choose one or two
from the activities.
A. DEFINING ABSTINENCE
53. 1. Refrain from doing any of the following
activities: watching television, eating a
particular food, or playing a particular
game or sport for one-week period.
A. DEFINING ABSTINENCE
54. 2. During that time, make a daily log of
your experience about being
“abstinent” in your diary.
A. DEFINING ABSTINENCE
55. 3. After a week is up, you and some of
your classmates will meet in small
groups and share your feelings and
discoveries.
A. DEFINING ABSTINENCE
56. Answer the following questions in a small group.
a. How hard was it to abstain for the entire week?
b. Did it get more or less difficult as the week went by? Explain.
c. Did friends or family members try to tempt you during the time period?
d. How did you handle the pressure?
e. In your own words, try to define the words “abstinence” and “sexual
abstinence.”
A. DEFINING ABSTINENCE
57. Marta, 15 years old, wants to finish her
schooling without delay and give her full
attention to helping her parents in their
business. She has a close friend Jonathan, 17
years old, who invited her to attend a party
with their friends.
B. SOME THOUGHTS ON ABSTINENCE
58. Marta knew that this group of friends has
been drinking alcohol and using drugs. She
knows that using drugs and alcohol affects
one’s ability to make decisions regarding
sexual behavior.
B. SOME THOUGHTS ON ABSTINENCE
59. This means that when a person uses drugs or
gets drunk, his/her ability to think clearly and
wisely can be affected. So, he told Jonathan
that in order to avoid getting infected with STIs
such as HIV/AIDS they must refrain from doing
B. SOME THOUGHTS ON ABSTINENCE
60. risky behavior that may tempt them to have
undesirable sexual activities. She was able to
convince Jonathan to stay away from this
group of friends who engage in unhealthful
practices. Jonathan realized that abstinence is
a good way to avoid getting into trouble.
B. SOME THOUGHTS ON ABSTINENCE
61. Their classmates, Peter and Joanna, have also
chosen abstinence. They promise to abstain
from sexual behavior because they would like
to keep their purity until marriage. Instead,
they focus on their studies in order to prepare
for their future together.
B. SOME THOUGHTS ON ABSTINENCE
62. Racquel does not engage in sexual behavior
because she would like to protect her
reputation and that of her family. She believes
that risky sexual behaviors will only bring her
shame and guilt.
B. SOME THOUGHTS ON ABSTINENCE
63. Apparently, Noemi wanted to abstain from sex
because she chose to obey her parents’ advice
to be modest and respect her body.
B. SOME THOUGHTS ON ABSTINENCE
64. All of these young people have different
reasons but the end result is the same- they
have chosen abstinence and they are all proud
of their decision.
B. SOME THOUGHTS ON ABSTINENCE
65.
66. Complete the chart with the required
entries. Write your answer in your activity
notebook.
TEENS STRAIGHT TALK
67. TEENS STRAIGHT TALK
Name
Reason for choosing
abstinence
Your name
_________________
(Your thoughts concerning
this reason)
Martha
Jonathan
Peter and Joanna
Racquel
Noemi
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69. Role play the following situations showing how you
resist pressures using refusal skills. Practice with your
classmates.
1. A friend inviting you to drink alcohol after school
2. Ramon told you to cut classes so you can attend a
birthday party.
3. Carmen invited you to try smoking.
70.
71. Make a poster on how to avoid STI
and HIV/AIDS using abstinence and
refusal skill.
(In a Long Bond Paper)
Submission: October 16, 2023 (Monday)
MY ADVOCACY
Editor's Notes
A person who has a sexual relationship with someone who is infected can get one or more of these diseases.
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.
ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME
Symptoms of STIs depend on the type of infections. There are many different STIs and there are many signs that mean you may have caught one, but sometimes, there are no signs at all. When STIs do produce symptoms, they usually develop on the genital area. Your sexual contacts may also experience symptoms.
A person who has a sexual relationship with someone who is infected can get one or more of these diseases.
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.
Symptoms of STIs depend on the type of infections. There are many different STIs and there are many signs that mean you may have caught one, but sometimes, there are no signs at all. When STIs do produce symptoms, they usually develop on the genital area. Your sexual contacts may also experience symptoms.
ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME
How to say no and remain friendly to someone you like?
Is it difficult for you to refuse? If somebody ask you to do risky behavior like drinking and smoking or even doing pre-marital sex , how will you refuse?
Throughout life you are likely to meet people who will persuade you to do things you do not want to do. How do you say no and still remain friendly with someone you like? Is it difficult for you to refuse? If somebody asks you to do risky behavior like drinking and smoking or even do pre-marital sex, how will you refuse?
2. Person A: Do you want to be my drinking buddy?
Person B: NO! I love my body. I don‟t want to die young.
3. If you know that the group are doing risky sexual behavior that you don‟t want to do or join, then JUST don‟t GO.
4. Try suggesting something better to do with your time, Person B: Let‟s smoke. Person A: I think it would be better if we eat instead.
5. Shake your head and say NO!
There is an increasing number of young people being infected with Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) or for every 10 cases 1 is a child. The most serious of these diseases is AIDS