hlth 260

Which of the following statements regarding comprehensive sex education programs has been found to be true?

Adolescents who received comprehensive sex education had a lower risk of pregnancy than those who received abstinence-only education or no sex education. Many parents support comprehensive sex education programs in public schools. Teaching about contraception is not associated with increased risk of adolescent sexual activity.

Which group of women is at the highest risk for HIV infection and of AIDS-related death?

African American women

in the United States, which group of women are more likely be raped than women of other backgrounds?

American Indian & Alaskan Native

If a couple has repeated difficulties conceiving a child, what is most likely to be the cause?

Fertility problems that are equally likely to be present in either partner

what can lead to cervical cancer

HPV

vaccines currently available for which STIs

HPV & hep B

child prostitution most prevalent in...

Vietnam & Thailand

dietary substance increasing cancer risk

alcohol

Which of the following forms of contraception requires a visit to a healthcare provider for a physical exam, fitting, or prescription?

all of these- diaphragm, cervical cap, IUDs

Which of the following statements have contributed to increases in discussion and research about menopause over the past 100 years?

an increase in the life span of the average womxn More open discussions about life span issues and sexuality Less sexism in the medical community

which of the following statements concerning the history of childbirth is true

as birthing became more medical & less routine in the early-mid 20th century, women and mothers were often shutout from learning about the experience

causes of arthritis

bacterial infections, excessive build up of uric acid, autoimmune respone

Which of the following characteristics puts women at a higher-than-average risk of being a victim of domestic abuse?

being a first generation immigrant

example of secondary prevention

being screened for cancer

a tumor that remains confined to its original site in the body

benign

top common cancers in women

breast, colorectal, lung

STI causing pelvic inflammatory disease

chlamydia

compared to women, men are more likely to...

commit suicide

women who breastfeed should..

consume healthy diet & increase calcium consumption

Since 1999, the number of new HIV cases around the world has:

decreased by 50%

the use of hormone therapy should

depend on a woman's symptoms, medical history, and personal preferences.

Which of the following chronic diseases appears roughly equally in both sexes?

diabetes

While in class, Mia developed a bad headache, and a peergave Mia one of her prescription migraine pills to take. What is this practice an example of?

drug misuse

prenatal HIV transmission can occur

during labor & delivery, during pregnancy, & via breastfeeding

risk factors predisposing a person to metabolic syndrome

elevated blood pressure, elevated triglycerides, elevated waist circumference

What is the study of patterns of health and disease in populations?

epidemiology

The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was passed in 1921 and, still today, ensures equal pay for women.

false

true or false? By 2025, more than half the population will be age 65 or older.

false

true or false? Depression is a chronic disease that occurs almost exclusively during or after menopause.

false

true or false? Regions where homosexuality is openly discouraged tend to have lower rates of STIs.

false

true or false? Scientists and doctors are confident that by 2025, preventative treatments will prevent menopause.

false

true or false? Syphilis and hepatitis B are the most common STIs in the United States.

false

true or false? The liver's filtration system prevents alcohol from reaching and affecting other parts of the body.

false

true or false? after menopause, a women's body no longer produces estrogen

false

true or false? babies born to mothers with gestational diabetes are often under weight

false

true or false? cytomegalovirus causes mild flu-like symptoms in both adults & newborns

false

true or false? most women will experience post partum depression for several months after giving birth

false

tue or false? oral contraception has NO association with heart disease risk

false

2 most popular forms of birth control in the U.S.

female sterilization & birth control pill

An individual's subjective sense of being a male or female is his or her:

gender identity

During middle and high school, female students tend to:

get higher grades than boys but have more school related stress.

reduce the risk for osteoporosis by..

getting enough calcium & vit D, performing weight bearing exercise, quitting smoking

warming up before exercise gradually

increases blood flow

Which of the following is a consistent theme that provides sanctioned sexual privileges across cultures?

marriage

cigarette smoking is associated with..

mouth cancer, pancreatic cancer, bladder cancer

which is contained in e-cigs? nictoine, tar, carbon monoxide

nicotine

congenital heart disease

occurs at birth, has valve damage, imperfectly formed vessels, and a hole in the septum

rich source of monounsaturated fat?

olive oil

Cirrhosis is related to what type of cancer?

pancreatic

the placenta..

serves as a conduit for the return of waste products back to the mother for disposal.

strategies to reduce the health risks associated with hormone replacement include which of the following?

starting hormone therapy @ a young age, using a form of hormone therapy with loval rather than systematic effects, and taking the lowest effective dose for the shortest time

Eating which of the following raises LDL levels and reduces HDL levels? low amounts of vit C, trans fats, cholesterol

trans fats

The Healthy People Initiative creates goals and objectives to health promotion and prevention efforts for the nation.

true

true or false? A woman's behavior can often determine whether she gets a chronic disease, as well as the chronic disease's course of infection.

true

true or false? About one-third of rapes take place during the day (between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.).

true

true or false? Black Americans are about as likely as White Americans to have arthritis but are more likely to have debilitating symptoms.

true

true or false? Half of all women over 50 years of age will have an osteoporosis-related fracture at some point in their lives.

true

true or false? Most men who stalk their former or current wives or live-in partners also physically assault their victims at some point

true

true or false? STIs are a major cause of infertility in women.

true

true or false? The Bartholin's glands, located on each side of the vaginal opening, secrete a liquid that lubricates the vaginal tissues.

true

true or false? The proportion of the U.S. population over the age of 65 has dramatically increased over the past 100 years.

true

true or false? endometrial cancer treatment usually includes a hysterectomy

true

true or false? the only real cure for preeclampsia is delivery

true

medications for treating mental illeneses...

usually work best when paired with some form of psychotherapy

In the United States, what is the most widely used abortion method?

vacumn curettage

feminism is the idea that..

women should have the same rights, opportunities, and privileges that men do

On average, a woman who smokes will die about how many years earlier than she would have if she hadn't smoked?

15

The U.S. Physical Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults get at least how many minutes of moderate exercise per week?

150

What year did the FDA approve the birth control pill?

1960

In the United States, a woman has about what percent chance of facing some form of violence from an intimate partner during her lifetime?

25%

The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that about what percentage of American adults have experienced some kind of mental disorder in the past year?

25%

what percentage of all Americans experience mental illness in their lifetimes

50%

Which woman would be most likely to benefit from hormone therapy?

A 42-year-old otherwise healthy woman who is experiencing early menopause due to cancer treatment

cigarette smoking & income status

Those living below the poverty line report a higher rate of smoking.

The NIH Office of Research on Women's Health does the following:

It augments research related to diseases and illnesses affecting women It makes sure biometical and behavioral research studies represent women and their health issues It provides advice to the director of the NIH and NIH staff on research on women's health topics

NIH revitlization act

It required that women and minorities be included as subjects in all human research funded by NIH

A contraceptive with a failure rate of 1% means which of the following?

One out of every 100 women using this method will become pregnant every year.