Condom use (when used properly) prevents against: STI’s Pregnancy How do Condoms protect against STI’s? Condoms are used to create a barrier (latex) that covers the penis and collects the semen inside of the tip of the condom. When used properly this can prevent against STI’s by vastly decreasing the chance of the fluids to…
Resources Aquilera, S. & Plasencia, A. (2005). Culturally appropriate hiv/aids and substance abuse prevention programs for urban native youth. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 37(3), 299-304. Dennis, M.K.(2009). Risk and protective factors for hiv/aids in native americans: Implications for preventative intervention. National Association of Social Workers,5 (2), 145-154. Gilley, B.J., & Co-Cke (2005). Cultural investment: Providing…
To best meet the needs of Natives at risk of and living with HIV/AIDS, strong collaboration and relationships between Native and non-Native AIDS Service Organizations (ASO) at the local level (Nebekopf & Penagos, 2005). Implementation of programs regarding health topics both in the community and school setting may target risky sexual behaviors as well as…
How Does Someone Contract HIV? HIV is transmitted through the blood as well as semen or vaginal fluids. The virus enters the body by open wounds or cuts that directly lead it to the bloodstream or by thin mucous membranes. A woman is more likely to contract HIV through sexual intercourse if she has any…
Where Can I Get Tested? Where: Many health care settings such as Planned Parenthood or a clinician can help to perform a HIV antibody test. There are now at home sampling kits that are FDA approved for HIV testing. The individual takes a sample with blood or fluid that is then sent to a laboratory for…
Basic Informational Websites: Center of Disease Control http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/ AIDS information site http://aids.gov/hiv-aids-basics/hiv-aids-101/what-is-hiv-aids/ YRBSS (Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/yrbs/index.htm Here are Educational videos for more information on HIV/AIDS Youtube Educational Videos on HIV/AIDS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P91nIGt1axs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68I7JlVhuhY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GK6Vg008Mk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLreHYWsk3s
Risky Sexual Behavior Risky Sexual Behavior is a behavior that increases one’s risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections and experiencing unintended pregnancies. They include having sex at an early age, having multiple sexual partners, having sex while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and unprotected sexual behaviors (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2010).…
HIV- Human Immunodeficiency Virus The Human Immunodeficiency Virus is a virus that weakens the immune system in the host of a human being. The virus multiplies and weakens the immune system by destroying t-cells or CD4 cells which fight off viruses and infections. HIV first symptoms may be similar to the cold or flu, which…
The theoretical framework the Health belief model can be used to show the importance of decision-making regarding condom use in correlation with contracting HIV/AIDS.
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