Category: STDs

Table of Contents Introduction Origins of the Study Ethical Issues of the Experiment Legacy of the Study References Introduction Tuskegee Syphilis Study was a series of experiments conducted on unaware African Americans with the goal of uncovering medical evidence of racial disparities. Not only were the researchers driven by racial prejudice, but they also manipulated…

First, Chlamydia is not a widely investigated STI compared to other sexually transmitted diseases, for example, HIV infection. Intervention programs have been biased towards women due to associated cost-effectiveness, and the reason why most studies on STIs focus on women. Hence, this could be the reason for the continued increases in the incidence rate of…

Introduction to the public The health care system in the United States introduced HPV to the public in 2006 following its approval by the Food and Drug Administration. Indication for medication All children aged 11 or 12 years, who are presumed to have not done sexual intercourse, should get routine HPV vaccination. Males aged13 through…

Table of Contents Introduction Literature Review Conclusion References Introduction Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common virus infections of the reproductive tract. There are over forty different types of the virus that may affect the genital area of both males and females. Some types of HPV are harmless while others (i.e. types 16,…

Table of Contents Clinical Question Type of Study Theoretical Framework Planned Intervention and Measuring Tools Pilot Test: Reliability and Validity Measuring Change Sampling Procedure Confidentiality References Clinical Question Among black women aged 15-24 years in Illinois (P), does health education and counseling (I) compared to condom distribution (C) lead to increased use of condoms (O)…

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a viral infection passed from one person to the other through contact with the skin. More than 100 varieties of HPV exist, with about 40 being transmitted through sexual contact. HPV passed through sexual intercourse can affect the mouth, throat, and genitals (Chaturvedi et al. 265). The Centers for Disease Control…

Table of Contents Intrinsic Etiology Extrinsic Etiology Idiopathic Etiology References Intrinsic Etiology The likelihood of infection by the same level of exposure to the virus differs among individuals. Further, among HIV-infected individuals, there is a differential rate of progression. Both depend on a number of factors related to the virus, host, and the environment. An…

Table of Contents Introduction Community Assessment Community Nursing Diagnoses Planning/Interventions Evaluation Conclusion References Introduction The purpose of this essay was to develop a care plan for Kendall Lakes Windshield Community based on the public health issue of Chlamydia. A public health nurse approach has been selected for the care plan. Community health nursing focuses on…

Introduction Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) is a virus that causes genital herpes. It belongs in the same genus and family with herpes simplex virus 1. The virus has several mechanisms that enhance its virulence. Its interaction with the immune system is complex, thus rendering the development of a vaccine difficult. Treatment involves the administration…

An appropriate research question to be used in the study is the following one: What is the efficacy of HPV vaccination in reducing the prevalence of HPV infections in adolescent females? In order to address this research question, it seems relevant to apply an observational design rather than an experimental one. An observational design would…