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Chapter 21 Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV/AIDS

Scope of the Problem

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) affect people of all socioeconomic levels, races, ethnicities, genders, ages, and religions.

In the United States more than 65 million people have an STI.

Common STIs

Syphilis

Chlamydia

Gonorrhea

Herpes simplex virus

Human papillomavirus

Health Consequences of STIs

Cancers

Reproductive health problems

Health consequences for pregnant women and infants

Health consequences for men

HIV/AIDS

Scope of the problem

Populations at risk for HIV/AIDS

Nursing care of families with HIV

STIs and the U.S Healthcare System

Problem of access

Health services

Screening and prevention

The Role of the Community Health Nurse

Assessment

Diagnosis

Planning

Implementation

Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change

Evaluation

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