Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
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Over 25 diseases are spread through sex. Some STDs seem to affect certain groups more than others. Hispanics/Latinos in the U.S. have higher rates of STDs than whites. Hispanic/Latina women have higher rates of syphilis compared to white women. Among minorities, Hispanic/Latina women have the third highest number of cases of gonorrhea. Cultural factors may play a part in the higher rates of STDs among Hispanics/Latinas. It may be hard to talk about sex and even harder to convince a partner to use a condom.
STDs are more easily passed from men to women. And many STDs have no symptoms. If you're having sex, get tested for STDs.
Know the ABCs of STDs
The best way to protect your body is to know the "ABCs" of STDs. You can feel proud knowing you are doing your best to keep both you and your partner safe and healthy for life. Remember, if you choose not to follow A, B, or C, you could get a sexually transmitted disease (STD), including HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
A= Abstinence
Not having sex of any kind (vaginal, anal, or oral sex) is the only
100% effective way to avoid getting STDs.
B= Be faithful
Being in a sexual relationship with only one partner who is free of an
STD and who is also faithful to you limits the chance of infections.
C= Condoms
If you fail to follow A or B, use a latex condom. Latex condoms have been proven to reduce the risk of getting infected with HIV and many other STDS, if used correctly and consistently every time you have sex. |
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Resources in English
Publications
Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Tutorial — This online tutorial gives information to the general public about sexually transmitted diseases. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/sexuallytransmitteddiseases/htm/index.htm...
What I Need to Know About Hepatitis B — Hepatitis B is common in Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian populations. This easy-to-read publication provides an introduction to the disease’s risk factors, symptoms, and treatments. http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/hepb_ez/index.htm
Herpes & Relationships: How to Tell (Copyright © IHA) — This fact sheet explains how herpes can have an impact in one's self esteem because it affects one's relationships. This sheet talks about how to talk comfortably to your partner about the issue. http://www.herpesalliance.org/resources_01.htm
Organizations
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Division of STD Prevention, NCHSTP, CDC, OPHS, HHS
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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH, HHS
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National Prevention Information Network, CDC, HHS
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American Social Health Association
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HPV Support Programs
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National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators
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Planned Parenthood Federation of America
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Population Council
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Recursos en español
Publicaciones
Sólo para jóvenes #2: preguntas frequentes sobre las enfermedades de transmisión sexual (ETS) — Este folleto contiene información sobre las enfermedades transmitidas sexualmente. Cuales son las diferentes enfermedades, las consecuencias, los mitos y modos de prevenir su transmisión.
http://www.hhs.gov/opa/pubs/download_pubs/teentalk_spanish_vol2_std.pdf
Enfermedades que se transmiten durante el sexo (Copyright © NY State Dept) — Este folleto tiene información sobre las enfermedades que se pueden transmitir sexualmente.
http://www.health.state.ny.us/publications/3806.pdf
Evitar el contagio de infecciones y enfermedades de transmisión sexual (Copyright © Planned Parenthood Federation of America) — Esta hoja da información sobre cómo protegerse de los diferentes tipos de infecciones de transmisión sexual. Encontrará información sobre los síntomas y tratamientos que incluye información sobre las infecciones urinarias que también pueden ser transmitidas sexualmente.
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/sp/salud-sexual/ets/evitar-el-contagio-de-infecciones-y-enfermedades-de-tr...
Los hechos sobre Chlamydia (Copyright © APIC) — Este folleto contiene información sobre la chlamydia, como uno puede contraer una infección chlamydia, y los síntomas de la infección.
http://www.apic.org/AM/AMTemplate.cfm?Section=Brochures&Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentFile...
Herpes genital: Los hechos (Copyright © IHA) — Información básica sobre herpes genital -- lo que es y lo que significa. Escrito para el uso por las víctimas de herpes genital, esta información sirve para mejorar la comprensión del paciente sobre el herpes genital y para ayudar que la persona viva mas cómodamente. También disponible en inglés y otros idiomas.
http://www.herpesalliance.org/resources_03a.htm
Organizaciones
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Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades, HHS
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American Academy of Family Physicians en español
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American Urological Association en español
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Current as of December 2007
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