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Lesson 7.7: Introduction to Sexuality Transmitted Infections
Lesson Goals
- List modes of transmission and most common STIs for teens.
- List behaviors that transmit STIs.
- Name the most effective ways to prevent STI transmission.
- Identify having multiple partners as a risk factor.
Connecting the Lessons
Builds on Lesson 7.5: Deciding about Sexual Behavior, and Lesson 7.6 Defining and Maintaining Abstinence.
Planning ahead: Concepts learned in this lesson will be used in Lesson 7.8: Introduction to Protection Methods.
SEL Skills Addressed
- Responsible decision making
Logic Model Determinant(s)
- Increase positive attitudes toward condoms and/or other protection methods.
- Increase communication with parents and other caring adults.
- Increase knowledge of how STIs are transmitted.
- Increase awareness of consequences when condoms and/or other protection methods are not used.
- Increase perceived risk in having an older partner.
- Increase perceived risk of STIs.
