Like all people, individuals with developmental disabilities (DD) have inherent sexual rights and needs. It is those who work with or serve as caregivers for these individuals who must affirm, defend, and respect these natural rights (Hetzler, 2016). Yet many who are considered the “normal” part of the general population prefer to view individuals with…
Sex and Sexuality in Late Adulthood
Sex and Sexuality in Late Adulthood Introduction A person’s sexuality was defined by one’s sexual orientation, gender identity, and sexual feelings toward others. Sexuality was expressed by humans and changes throughout the different phases of life (Dhingra et al., 2016). Adults 65 years and above were commonly neglected in the thought about sex and sexuality….
Challenges to Sexual Health Care in Todays Society
Meeting the sexual health demands facing young people in today’s society The issue of sexual health in adolescent people is a vast topic with an associated vast literature on the subject. In this essay we aim to consider some of the major themes and critically analyse some of the peer reviewed literature to act as…
Young People and Sexual Agency in Rural Uganda Literature Review
Summary of paper HIV and AIDS continues to be an ongoing concern in many countries globally and even more so for African countries. Research published in 2012 by Stephen A. Bell, “Young people and sexual agency in rural Uganda” examines the decision making process leading young Ugandans involvement in sexual relationships, the transactional negotiations and…
Essay On Contraception
Contraception, more commonly known as birth control, refers to any number of methods or procedures used to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Women and men have used methods of birth control since ancient times. This includes withdrawal and forms of abortion. Today, there are many methods and procedures at women’s and men’s disposal…
Smoking During Pregnancy Health Concern
Erin Chaplin – Term Project Assignment #1 Topic : Tobacco Use State : Iowa Objective : TU-6 -TU-6 Increase smoking cessation during pregnancy Increase smoking cessation during pregnancy Introduction Maternal smoking during pregnancy is a key public health concern in the United States. There are few instances in which environment has such a large effect…
Preventing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum disorders in New Zealand
SUBMITTED BY: Harmanjot Kaur (CIB00002rv) Amandeep Kaur (CIB00002ku) New Zealand is one of the healthiest and welfare countries. The government is well aware about the fact of healthy citizens. According to Global Health Observatory Data Repository Total expenditure on health in New Zealand is increasing every year, and was 10.3% of Gross domestic product in…
Effects of Adverse Perinatal Outcomes (APO)
Specific Aims Adverse perinatal outcomes (APO) include infant’s birth defects, maternal pregnant and obstetric complications. Birth defects, including major congenital malformation (MCM) and minor anomaly (MA), become the leading causes of infant morbidity, mortality, and years of potential life lost in the United States. 1 Low birth weight (LBW), abnormal condition of new born (ACNB),…
Effect of Nutritional Deficiencies Occurring During Pregnancy
The type of nutrition that a mother gets during pregnancy, both qualitatively and quantitatively, can be the deciding factor in a child’s well-being. A study1 showed that there was a small (70 g) but significant increase in birthweight among infants of mothers receiving multiple micronutrients as compared with infants of mothers receiving iron-folic acid supplements…
What Is Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Health Essay
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome is a term used to define a group of problems a newborn will exhibit due to exposure for drugs like opiates, narcotics or anti-depressant during pregnancy. As almost every drug that passes through the mother’s bloodstream is passed on to the placenta. Therefore any illicit drug abuse will lead the foetus to…