Chapter 14 Objectives

Chapter 14 " Preventing and Controlling Infectious Diseases "

Objectives:  When you complete this chapter, you will be able to do the following:

• Describe the consequences of untreated sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in women
• Compare and contrast the incidence and prevalence of various STIs
• Differentiate among the various forms of contraception that reduce the risk of transmitting STIs and HIV/AIDS
• Describe safer and riskier sexual behaviors 
• Describe some strategies for preventing the spread of infectious diseases