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Sexually Transmitted Infections

Where and Why?

By Sara Akhlaghi, Vihar T. Naik, Vahe A. Aghajanyan, Cathleen Shen, Huong Do, Alan R. Ahorro, Ramdeepak Hari, Andrea C. Nicholas

Sexually Transmitted Infections


 

Abstract

This case study focuses on the etiology and epidemiology of four sexually transmitted infections (STIs):  human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B, chlamydia, and gonorrhea. The case provides background information about each disease and three classroom activities: a doctor-patient role play, an interactive game, and a concluding activity for small groups. The role play teaches students about symptoms, social relevance, and importance of safe sex practices and regular STI testing. The interactive game, described in the teaching notes, places students in the role of travelers to three different countries. The concluding activity gives students an opportunity to work collaboratively to complete a set of questions and a summary chart (see teaching notes). Overall, the case study provides insight to students about the causes, modes of transmission, and importance of preventing the spread of STIs. The case is appropriate for use in courses that cover human biology, microbiology, infectious disease, public health, or HIV education, and is ideally suited for high school upperclassmen and college freshmen.

   

Date Posted

10/11/2020

Overview

Objectives

  • Learn about the prevalence of four STIs (HIV, hepatitis B, chlamydia, and gonorrhea) among different populations around the world.
  • Describe the different modes of STI transmission from person to person.
  • Explain what an opportunistic infection is and why individuals with STIs are susceptible.
  • Analyze the contribution of cultural and social factors to health and disease susceptibility.
  • Identify elements of a holistic approach to medicine.

Keywords

Sexually transmitted diseases; STD; sexually transmitted infections; STI; gonorrhea; chlamydia; hepatitis B; HIV; tuberculosis

  

Subject Headings

Biology (General)
Public Health
Science (General)

EDUCATIONAL LEVEL

High school, Undergraduate lower division

  

FORMAT

PDF

   

TOPICAL AREAS

Policy issues, Social issues

   

LANGUAGE

English

   

TYPE/METHODS

Role-Play

 

 

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