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__ Sexually Transmitted Infections Brochure Project __

__ Introduction: __ Each year, thousands of Canadians are being infected with a sexually transmitted disease. In class we have discussed what STIs are and how easily they can be spread through sexual contact.

__ Task: __ You have been selected by a local doctor to design a sexually transmitted disease brochure for her office. She asked that you select a STD that would present information for patient education and would like it specifically geared towards teenagers. The brochure should be designed so that it can be folded into thirds and displayed in her waiting room.

__ Procedure: __ 1. Once you choose your disease, you will research and collect information on the disease. 2. Answer ALL questions about your disease: You will answer the question and then cite where you received the information. If you got your information from the Internet, copy and paste the web address. DO NOT COPY & PASTE. You will receive no credit if you copy and paste. 3. Have Ms. C approve the answers to your questions. 4. Use a template in Word or Publisher to create a brochure about your disease. You may also do your brochure by hand if you prefer. 5. Hand in Brochure when finished.

DUE: TUESDAY, JANUARY 17th, 2012

__Evaluation:__ See Attached Rubric

__ Sexually Transmitted Infections to choose from: __

Chlamydia Hepatitis B Genital Herpes HPV- Human Papillomavirus (Genital Warts) Gonorrhea Syphilis Pubic Lice (Crabs) Scabies Trichomoniasis Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Vaginitis Non- Gonococcal Urethritis (Urinary Tract Infection) HIV

__Questions:__

1.Disease name:

2. What is it caused by? (Virus, bacteria, parasite?)

3. How is the disease transferred?

4. Disease Symptoms:

5. How do you get tested?

5. Treatment options:

7. Is it life threatening or can one be completely cured?

8. How do you reduce the risk of getting this disease?

9. Where could teens go for more information?

10. Any other interesting facts

__Websites Used: (Circle or highlight)__

Public Health Agency of Canada


 * [|http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/std-mts/faq-eng.php#vaginosis]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention- US


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Calgary Health Region


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Sexuality and U


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I Wanna Know


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__ STI Brochure Evaluation __
 * Criteria || Level 4 || Level 3 || Level 2 || Level 1 ||
 * Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation || There are no grammatical mistakes in the brochure. No spelling errors are present in the final product. Capitalization and punctuation are correct throughout the brochure. || There are 1-2 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors in the brochure. || There are 3-4 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors in the brochure. || There are several grammatical mistakes in the brochure. Several spelling errors in the brochure. There are several capitalization or punctuation errors in the brochure. ||
 * Attractiveness || The brochure has exceptionally attractive formatting and well-organized information. || The brochure has attractive formatting and well-organized information. || The brochure has well-organized information. || The brochure's formatting and organization of material are confusing to the reader. ||
 * Health, Human Interest || The brochure highlights health issues of interest to youth and conveys their importance. The graphics, organization and other features emphasize the actions that youth can take to prevent the health problem. || The brochure addresses a health topic of interest to youth, but the elements of the brochure do not effectively communicate the actions that youth can take to prevent the problem. || The brochure addresses a health topic of interest to youth, but does not convey its importance. || The brochure does not address an health topic or issue of interest to youth . ||
 * Accuracy || All facts in the brochure are accurate. || 99-90% of the facts in the brochure are accurate. || 89-80% of the facts in the brochure are accurate. || Fewer than 80% of the facts in the brochure are accurate. ||
 * Health Promoting Purpose || The brochure presents several health-promoting actions feelings/ attitudes/beliefs or understandings that youth are likely to remember. || The brochure presents at least one action, feeling/attitude/belief or understanding that youth are likely to remember. || The health-promoting message is present, but not clearly defined or presented. || The health promoting purpose of the brochure is not presented. ||