Title: Analyze effects of sexually transmitted infections (STI).
Course: GRADS: Family Focus (19905-36) > Section: Promoting Wellness and Prenatal Care

Analysis should include

- definition of STI
- the symptoms, treatments, and follow-ups for STIs
- the effects of STIs on fetus, children, and parents
- special concerns related to HIV/AIDS-infected persons.

Process/Skill Questions

Thinking

- Why are STIs so prevalent today?
- Why is it important for pregnant women and parents to be aware of STIs?
- Why might a person choose not to practice prevention behaviors?
- What would happen if you chose not to communicate with a partner about STIs?

Communication

- Why is AIDS a critical concern for unborn children? Individuals? Families? Society?
- What community agencies are there to help people with STIs?

Leadership

- What actions can you take to promote safe sex?

Management

- Which resources would you be most likely to use if you were affected by STIs?
- How do STIs affect a pregnancy? What treatments can be taken during pregnancy to treat STIs?