Grade 7 Topic 2 STI (Sexually Transmitted Diseases)

What is a STI?

How Do I Know if I have a STI ???

How Sexually Transmitted Infections are Spread 1.Greg has a Sexually Transmitted Infection. 2.Greg names his sexual contacts. 3.Who did Greg get the infection from? 4.Who did Greg’s contact get the infection from? 5.Where did Andy get the infection? 6.If Greg refuses to name one of his contacts, what will happen? 7.Is there any point in concealing contacts?

Common Sexually Transmitted Infections Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis Caused by bacteria Can be cured Herpes Genital Warts (HPV) HIV Hepatitis B Caused by virus Can not be cured Can treat only the symptoms

STIs are Preventable! SEXUALLY Abstain One uninfected partner Both partners get a health check first Reduce number of sexual partners Always use condoms

STIs are Preventable! BEWARE OF OTHER’S BLOOD Do not share needles Do not share personal care articles Be careful when doing first aid

Help is available… STI / HIV Clinics Free Confidential Testing Counselling Treatment

How Much Do You Know?

True or False???

True or False? 1.You can catch a STI even when it has been treated and cured previously. TRUE

True or False? 2. The symptoms of a STI will go away without treatment if you wait long enough. TRUE

True or False? 3. If the symptoms of a STI go away by themselves, the STI is cured. FALSE

True or False? 4.Men are not more likely to know if they have a STI than women. TRUE

True or False? 5.If you are under 16 and are treated at a clinic for a STI, your parents must be informed. FALSE

True or False? 6.STI’s can be transmitted through toilet seats and dirty glasses. FALSE

True or False? 7.A condom will give considerable protection against STIs. TRUE

True or False? 8.You must have sexual intercourse to catch a STI. FALSE

True or False? 9.Women taking the pill are protected against STIs. FALSE

True or False? 10. You can get more than one STI at the same time. TRUE

True or False? 11. Both men and women equally can have a STI and not know it. Symptoms of the STI may or may not be present. TRUE

True or False? 12. If you have a STI, all your previous sexual contacts should be informed. TRUE

True or False? 13. Sometimes the symptoms of STIs are similar to the symptoms of other infections. TRUE

True or False? 14. Only drug addicts and homosexual males get HIV/AIDS. FALSE