Week 5
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