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STI's/ STD's Prevention
STDs/STIs are generally acquired by having a sexual contact with an infected person. STIs/STDs are caused by organisms (bacteria, virus and parasites) that may pass from person to another in blood, semen or vaginal and other bodily fluids. STIs do ...
Prevention Methods
Abstain- effective way to avoid STIs is avoiding sex. Stay with one uninfected partner. Wait & test- with a new partner test prior engaging sexually. Get vaccinated in the clinic to protect yourself from STIs. Use condoms consistently and correctly. ...
Factors that may contribute to one’s Mental Health
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Treatment & Self-help
The diagnosis of a mental disorder is not the same as a need for treatment. Need for treatment takes into consideration how severe the symptoms are, how much symptoms cause distress and affect daily living, the risks and benefits of available ...