Sexually Transmitted Diseases

by Friedman, Lauri S.; Skancke, Jennifer L.

• ISBN13: 9780737741742
• ISBN10: 0737741740
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-08-29
• Publisher: Greenhaven Pr

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 5
Introduction	p. 7
What Contributes to the Spread of Sexually Transmitted Diseases?
Abstinence-Only Education Contributes to the Spread of STDs	p. 11
Declining Morals Contribute to the Spread of STDs	p. 18
Prostitution Contributes to the Spread of STDs	p. 26
Regulated Prostitution Does Not Contribute to the Spread of STDs	p. 32
Homosexuality Contributes to the Spread of STDs	p. 37
Gay Communities Have Been Effective at Reducing the Spread of STDs	p. 43
Substance Abuse Contributes to the Spread of STDs	p. 50
Lack of Education Among Senior Citizens Contributes to the Spread of STDs	p. 56
How Should the Spread of STDs Be Prevented in Teenagers?
Virginity Pledges Can Protect Against STDs in Teenagers	p. 65
Virginity Pledges Cannot Protect Against STDs in Teenagers	p. 71
Comprehensive Sex Education Can Reduce the Spread of STDs in Teenagers	p. 78
Comprehensive Sex Education Cannot Reduce the Spread of STDs in Teenagers	p. 85
Should Teenagers Be Vaccinated Against STDs?
Teens Should Be Vaccinated Against STDs	p. 91
Teens Should Not Be Vaccinated Against STDs	p. 95
STD Vaccines Should Be Mandatory for Students	p. 101
STD Vaccines Should Not Be Mandatory for Students	p. 107
Facts About Sexually Transmitted Diseases	p. 113
Organizations to Contact	p. 118
For Further Reading	p. 123
Index	p. 129
Picture Credits	p. 135
About the Editors	p. 136
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