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unit Adolescence, Sexual
8 and Reproductive Health

Education

Estimated Teaching Periods: 16

Learning Outcomes
Learning Objectives
After completing the study of this unit, students will be able to:
i. introduce sexually transmitted diseases with examples.
ii. describe the causative agent, modes of transmission, major symptoms and preventive measures of
some sexually transmitted diseases.
iii. introduce safe motherhood.
iv. explain the problems and complications that occur during pregnancy.
v. explain maternal and child health care and its measures.
vi. explain safe delivery and natal care.

Course Outline

8.1 Sexually Transmitted Diseases
8.2 Safe Motherhood
8.3 Maternal and Child Health care and Its Measures

Glossary

adolescence : the period of life when a child develops into an adult
parasite : an animal or plant that lives in or on another animal or plant and gets food
or protection from it
antibiotic : a drug that is used to kill harmful bacterial and to cure infections
susceptibility : the state of being easily affected, influenced, or harmed by something
prostitution : the work of a prostitute: the act of having sex in exchange for money
diagnosis : the act of identifying a disease, illness or problem by examining someone
or something
chancre : a primary sore or ulcer at the site of entry of a pathogen
dysuria : difficult or painful discharge of urine

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