Sexually Transmitted Infections ( Stis )

I chose do my biology report on Sexually Transmitted Diseases because STDs are becoming a concern for Americans and especially American teens. There are two kinds of STDs, viral and bacterial. Viral Studs are incurable; the most common viral Studs are HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B, herpes, and HPV. Bacterial STDs are curable. The most common bacterial STDs are gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis.

The challenges that this population faces are directly related to psychosocial, physiological, economic and behavioral factors. Challenges such as these can cause serious obstacles for the prevention of STDs due to their influence on access to care, willingness to seek treatment, and social behaviors regarding sexuality. Often older adults are looked at as

Kristin was correct in stating that Mountain View Clinic was not a participating provider for Shaunti’s insurance plan. This was the family was aware of needing to pay for the visit and with the estimate that Kristin offered they had an idea of how much the appointment was going to cost prior to seeing the doctor.

You have open access to indemnity insurance. You have the right to choose your PCP and it doesn’t matter what your insurance may like. This makes things very convenient considering many people go to the same doctor for the vast majority of their life and solely rely on them for their treatment or care.

Sexually transmitted infections are a very current, modern day health care issue. These infections are passed during unprotected genital, anal or oral sex. There are sometimes symptoms of the various infections however there are some infections that can also be symptom free and therefore can go undetected for quite some time. Young people in the UK typically aged 15-24 have the highest rates of sexually transmitted infections. There is a link between this age group and those living in socioeconomically deprived areas, suggesting these particular regions need better and easier access to healthcare services in order to detect, treat and avoid further spreading and damage caused by the infections. Raising awareness of the causes of each infection and symptoms is vital. The most common types of infections are: Chlamydia, Genital herpes and warts, gonorrhea,

Over one million cases of Chlamydia were reported to the CDC in 2013. Despite this large number of reports it actually was a decrease by 1.5% since 2012 (CDC, 2014). Epidemiology statistics showed an increase in reported syphilis, including congenital. Other sexually transmitted diseases can pose higher risks for acquiring HIV. According to new studies, HIV is growing faster in populations that are over 50 versus 40 years and younger (BenRose, 2014). Factors may play a role in this such as higher divorce rates, new medications, and safe sex measures. Therefore, it is important for the healthcare provider screen for sexual activity and any change in sexual partners to provide routine testing when necessary and education on preventive

Access to Medicare services to the implementation of Affordable Care Act, commonly called Obamacare, some say that some will have difficulty finding doctors to accept new Medicare patients and to think that the service provided to Medicare beneficiaries will decline is also a myth. Looking at the findings from the 2011 Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey Access to Care research files, one can see the care given to Medicare beneficiaries. In 2011, 96.7 percent of surveyed Medicare beneficiaries claimed that they were satisfied with the quality of care given, which is an increase from 95.1 percent, just ten years ago (CMS, 2012). Giving their doctors good to excellent ratings for the services they provided to them while in their care. These beneficiaries are those who have private health insurance and also expect access to healthcare when Obamacare is implemented next year. But Medicare is gearing up to keep with the coming changes with plans to help beneficiaries. First thing beneficiaries should know is that Medicare is protected, so beneficiaries have the same coverage they had this year, regardless if it’s traditional Medicare or Medicare Advantage Plan. Medicare now covers certain preventive services, like mammograms or colonoscopies, without charging you for the Part B coinsurance or deductible, to include free wellness visits (Medicare, 2013). This is not the only good news; Obamacare ensures Medicare protection for another 12-year through 2029. Doctors will see more support from CMS programs through new initiatives and resources to support care coordination (Medicare,

However, some health insurance policies are not required to cover these services, and women are still paying the cost of birth control. Some insurers are only offering the generic form of the birth control, and some plans are not covering the cost of doctor’s visits. Here is why: Some women may be on a grandfathered plan, which means that they are not required to cover the cost of brand name drugs, but may give the generic version of the pill for free. Another reason why is some people's plans can have a religious exemption. This means if your plan comes from a religious affiliated organization, they are not required under religious exemption to cover the cost. This law caused an immense dispute on whether birth control should be free or not.

The reason I chose this topic for research is because of the large number of women in our state who are in potential danger because of this reticence to address sex. According to data provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS), “Females between 15-24 years of age comprised 53 percent of all diagnosed chlamydia cases” (TDSHS, 2014). Along with high numbers of chlamydia, “…gonorrhea…like chlamydia, the majority of cases were among youth 15 to 24 years old” (TDSHS, 2014). The significance of this is felt in the effects that untreated gonorrhea and chlamydia can have on the reproductive system. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) “is an infection of a Woman’s Reproductive organs” (CDC PID, 2014). The CDC states that one of the causes of PID is untreated STDs like the aforementioned ones (CDC PID, 2014). The CDC also states that “1 in 8 women with a history of PID experience difficulties getting pregnant” due to the damage PID can cause to the reproductive organs (CDC PID,

Early detection of breast and cervical cancer reduced the burden of disease in women. The practices of Screening shown reduce the level of mortality and improve quality of life. The Every Woman Matters (EWM)stared in 1992 it is a federally-funded program designed to remove barrier to early screening by providing awareness and make screening more financially accessible to woman who have limited or no health insurance. The eligible women receive pay for office visits with associated clinical breast examination, pelvic examination, Papanicolaou smear test, and lab fees (Backer et al., 2004). Age-appropriate mammography and limited number of diagnostic test is also covered under program. In this paper I will

The tenacity of chlamydia as a notable health outcome affecting young Australians (age group defined as 15 – 24 year olds) and its unremitting growth over the past decade, help characterise and identify it as a prominent public health issue.

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) continue to compromise the health of thousands of Americans daily, predominantly adolescents. According to the World Health Organization (2013), approximately one million Americans acquire an STD every day. Although the percentage of adolescents who have had sexual intercourse has declined since the 1990’s, those who have had sex are less likely to use any form of contraception, thus placing them at greater risk of acquiring an STD (Department of Health and Human Services [DHHS], 2015). Of the many STDs that are prevalent in the United States, chlamydia is one of the most commonly reported STDs (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2011). Undiagnosed or untreated chlamydia can cause many health problems including cervicitis, urethritis, and can advance to severe health issues such as pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, and ectopic pregnancy (CDC, 2011).

The U.S. Dept.of Health and Human Services operate care centers for uninsured Americans, fees are charged based on income. Uninsured patients should find a community health center near them. Health fairs offers screening exams at a much lower costs than at typical medical facility, no prescription or physicians’ order is necessary for an appointment. HealthFair mobile units offer free or low-cost healthcare solutions to qualifying patients. Any participating medical facility, such as hospitals, clinics or nursing homes, is obligated to provide a designated amount of free healthcare or at greatly reduced cost each year. For the uninsured women, the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program delivers free or low-cost mammograms and pap smears, all 50 states offer this program, providing early detection and treatment services for breast and cervical cancers. Planned Parenthood offers support with ACA issues, such as determining whether you are eligible for Medicaid or assisting you with a health plan purchase on the Marketplace. Mini clinics treat uninsured patients who can pay cash, some accept Medicaid. Preventive care is proven to be the best way to lower overall healthcare

Young people are at greater risk of getting an STD for several reasons: Young women’s bodies are biologically more susceptible to STDs. Some young people do not get the recommended STD tests. Many young people are hesitant to talk openly and honestly with a doctor or nurse about their sex lives. Not having insurance or transportation can make it more difficult for young people to access STD testing. Some young people have more than one sex partner.

The third alternative is for the DHC to add gynecology services at the clinic. When the patients were asked on how DHC could improve their services to the downtown area, about half of the female patients requested that gynecological services be added. Worth believed that gynecological services would benefit the clinic since 70 percent of current visits are made by women. As stated, women should see a gynecologist regularly at least once or twice a year which Worth estimated an additional 2,000 visits each year by providing this service. This gynecology service would require a charge of $104 per visit, including lab work, and would run patients $70 per hour to employ the gynecologist. This service would show patients that their opinions and needs are valued, which would increase customer satisfaction, willingness to return, and patients to refer other people. This would benefit the clinic in order to compete with other clinic in providing the same services and adding value for its patients. By the