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At the conclusion of Chapter 15, students should be able to:
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Discuss why STIs are known as "the hidden epidemic." |
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Evaluate the disparities in the incidence of STIs among males and females, different age groups, and racial and ethnic differences. |
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Cite specific examples and explain what is meant by the "biological sexism" of STIs. |
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Assess the behavioral, social, and biological factors that contribute to the high incidence of STIs. |
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List and describe the major STIs (chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, genital warts, genital herpes, hepatitis, and urinary tract and vaginal infections), including incidence, symptoms, and treatment. |
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Analyze factors involved in STI prevention, including risk taking, abstinence, and safer sex. |
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Discuss the Tuskegee syphilis study and its impact on contemporary attitudes of African Americans toward public health agencies. |
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Describe the mistakes that are sometimes made when using condoms. |