Lecture Notes: Module 8 (Exam 5) Table of Contents HS 505: Facing AIDS and Other STDs David Hager, M.D. HS 506: Sex Offenders: Challenges and Recovery Issues Ralph Earle, M.Div., Ph.D. Course Description AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases are now pandemic – affecting millions of people in many diverse places throughout the world. This, in fact, is the true legacy of the sexual revolution of a generation ago. Learn the truth about AIDS and STDs. Students will be given invaluable insights to the difficulties and barriers as they discover how to effectively minister to individuals with these diseases at any stage of development. Learning Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students: 1. Will be able to recognize the types of STDs that are prevalent in the current culture, as well as identifying the symptoms and consequences of STDs. 2. Will be familiar with treatment and prevention options for STDs. 3. Will be able to identify the risk factors that increase one’s chances of contracting STDs. Introduction Dr. Hager shares a medical explanation of STDs including their prevalence, symptoms, consequences and treatment options. Woven into his medical expertise, are the testimonies of real people who have contracted and battled STDs. Learn from both Dr. Hager’s medical opinion as well as the opinions of STD victims how to best prevent the risk of suffering from STDs. I. Introduction A.Primary Interest: Concerned for Oneself or One’s Partner B.Secondary Interest: Concerned for One’s Children C.Meaning of Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD): Diseases Transmitted by Direct Intimate Contact of Two Individuals who are Sexually Active D. 1 Corinthians 6:18-20: Sexual Immorality is a Sin against One’s Own Body II. Behaviors that Increase Risk of STDs A.Risky Behaviors from the YRBS Survey- 2001 Risky behaviors multiply. The more risky behaviors young people involve themselves in, the more likely they are to risk pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. · Not wearing seat belts: 14% in past 30 days · Violent behavior: 17.4% carried weapon in past 30 days · Smoking cigarettes: 28.5% · Marijuana use: 24% · Alcohol use: 47% · Ridden with driver who was drinking: 31% · Cocaine use: 9.4% · IV drug use: 2.3% · Attempted suicide in past year: 8.8% · Dating violence: 20% of girls B. Sexual Activity · Ever had intercourse: 45.6% · Not using condoms: 42.1% · Multiple partners: 20% currently · More than four sexual partners ever: 14% · Sexual debut at 13 years of age or younger: 6.6% C.Consequences · Pregnancy 1. 1 million among teens annually 2. 42% abort 3. 75-80% require welfare 4. Greater risks of poor school performance and criminal behavior in offspring · Emotional 1. Unsatisfied in relationships- used and abused 2. Age differences i. Non-marital pregnancy=6.2years ii. Pressure to have sex is enormous 3. Chronic depression · STDs 1. Statistics i. 15.3 million new cases annually in U.S. a). 2/3 are less tha ...