1. Chapter 21 Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV/AIDS

2. Scope of the Problem
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) affect people of all socioeconomic levels, races, ethnicities, genders, ages, and religions.
In the United States more than 65 million people have an STI.

3. Common STIs Syphilis Chlamydia Gonorrhea Herpes simplex virus
Human papillomavirus

4. Health Consequences of STIs
Cancers
Reproductive health problems
Health consequences for pregnant women and infants
Health consequences for men

5. HIV/AIDS Scope of the problem Populations at risk for HIV/AIDS
Nursing care of families with HIV

6. STIs and the U.S Healthcare System
Problem of access
Health services
Screening and prevention

7. The Role of the Community Health Nurse
Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change
Evaluation