Bio 400

Spreading Knowledge, Not Disease: STD Prevention for Young Adults

Student Name, RN, BSNc Candidate

PROBLEM STATEMENT

IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE

METHODOLOGY

LITERATURE REVIEW

EVALUATION

REFLECTIONS

OBJECTIVES

• Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) rates are on the rise in the US
• From 2006-2010, there were 3,472 Chlamydia cases, 569 gonorrhea cases, and 18 syphilis cases in District 7 in our state
• 60% of those infected with Chlamydia do not show any signs or symptoms of infection

• 80% of participants will be able to correctly identify the proper steps to prevent STDs
• 100% of participants will be able to determine the difference between curable sexually transmitted diseases and incurable sexually transmitted diseases.
• 100% of participants will be able to identify 3 positive response phrases to use in response to a partner pressuring them to have sex.

• Plan an opening session to reminding parents they have to talk about embarrassing topics in the future like STDs
• Using humor while talking about embarrassing topics may prove very helpful
• Present the “Sexual Exposure Chart” assisted in moving the conversations from humorous to serious and got the participants attention
• Practice public speaking and teaching, which is a beneficial and necessary skill to have as a nurse
• Plan to use listening skills to be sure the participants understood the material presented

• Provide educational pamphlets on sexually transmitted diseases
• Show how easily sexually transmitted diseases can be spread using the “Sexual Exposure Chart”
• Educate on prevention strategies
• Differentiate between curable and incurable sexually transmitted diseases
• Discuss local organizations that provide sexually transmitted disease testing

*Meet with parents and their students first all together then in break out sessions

• Gather informative pamphlets and materials to distribute from local Health Department
• Administer pre-test to assess participants’ current knowledge
• Lead educational discussion about sexually transmitted disease information
• Organized “educational game” in order to evaluate teaching of information
• Administer post-test to evaluate participants’ newly gained knowledge from discussion

• Well-constructed visual aids were the most effective, and efficient means of risk communication to young adults (1)
• Community-based organizations can successfully implement a HIV/sexually transmitted disease risk reduction intervention (2, 3)
• Risk communication and educational brochures are efficient methods to promote adherence to prevention behaviors (4, 5)

REFERENCES

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2. Reference 2 listed in APA format

3. Reference 3 listed in APA format

4. Reference 4 listed in APA format

5. Reference 5 listed in APA format

Objective	Outcome	Met?
80% of participants will be able to correctly identify the proper steps to prevent STDs	80%
100% of participants will be able to determine the difference between curable sexually transmitted diseases and incurable sexually transmitted diseases.	100%
100% of participants will be able to identify 3 positive response phrases to use in response to a partner pressuring them to have sex.	100%