Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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In 5 pages the author debates that not all of the focus of medical attention should be placed on HIV/AIDS, while forgetting about less threatening sexually transmitted diseases. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Sextrans.wps

Young Adult / Behaviors & Towards HIV/AIDS # 2
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This 5 page paper is filled with statistical data and analysis of young adult attitudes towards HIV/AIDS. It is posited that in spite of the mass efforts being made to educate society, people are still knowingly-- and foolishly-- participating in high-risk, unprotected sexual behaviors. Bibliography lists 5+ sources.
Filename: Aidsyou2.wps

Young Adults / Behaviors & Attitudes towards HIV/AIDS
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A 3.5 page research paper exploring the affects of AIDS education on young adults ages 18-24. The writer attempts to show that many young adults who participate in risky sexual behavior are not uneducated about the possibility of exposure to HIV. There are also a number of other factors that influence peoples choices around risky behaviors, including the use of drugs and alcohol. The writer cites a number of sources that support the idea that excessive alcohol consumption increases risky behaviors. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Aidyoun.rtf

A Look at Love in Contemporary Society
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This 6 page paper addresses issues of love and lust and the redefinition of friendship, family and love in modern society. Several quotes from various works are included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA524luv.rtf

A Maternal Assessment
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A 5 page paper which presents a maternal assessment of a pregnant woman. The assessment addresses the pregnant woman's unique position, and informs the woman of changes, medications, expectations, breastfeeding, and other relevant issues concerning her pregnancy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RApregnant.wps

A Sociological Look at the "Hooking Up" Trend
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This 3 page paper examines the concept of hooking up, where it came from and where it is going. The social change is analyzed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA621up.rtf

A Sociological View of the Venereal Disease Chlamydia
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A 6 page overview of the societal and medical impacts of the venereal disease Chlamydia. The disease is an eminent threat to individuals who exhibit behavioral patterns which make them extremely susceptible to this sexually transmitted organism. It claimed four million victims in 2000 alone and teens in particular are vulnerable. Areas such as Richmond Virginia, St. Louis Missouri, and Philadelphia are extremely hard hit and present a number of sociological concerns which must be addressed if the impacts of the disease are to be abated. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPchlam3.rtf

Abstinence-Based Sex Education Programs vs. Broad-based Sex Education Programs
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This 12 page paper that provides an overview of the basic arguments for abstinence-based sex education programming and a comparative view of broad-based approaches. This paper argues that in certain populations, there is a distinct need for broad-based sex education programs in order to reduce the chances of teen pregnancy and the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MHsexed2.wps

Acquaintance Rape/Date Rape
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This 8 page paper considers the rise in acquaintance (date) rape and contributing factors related to this problem. This paper considers some of the central myths and misinformation regarding the issue of rape and the implications for healthcare workers. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHrape4.wps

AIDS Dementia Complex/Dementia Due to HIV Disease
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The spread of HIV infection and the AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) epidemic has been especially problematic in the countries of the Third World, and health professionals have attempted to determine the correlation between existing efforts towards reducing its spread and positive outcomes for at-risk populations. One of the emerging problems as AIDS and HIV infection continues to spread untreated is the presence of AIDS related dementia, also described as AIDS Dementia Complex, Dementia related to HIV infection, or HIV encephalopathy. This 5 page paper provides an overview of the issue presented and relates it to the current literature. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHDemAID.rtf

AIDS: "Campuses Battle Misconception as Infections Increase"
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A 4 page discussion of the dangers of HIV and AIDS. Centering the discussion around the facts presented in a September 15, 2004 article in the Houston Chronicle by La Monica Everett-Haynes, the author of this paper points out the many misperceptions that perpetuate HIV infection. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPaidsTX.rtf

AIDS: What is Means to Ohio
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A 10 page review of the statistics of AIDS in the Cleveland Ohio area and in the nation as a whole. The author emphasizes that, while it can affect some groups more frequently than others, all races and all ages are at risk for contracting AIDS. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PPaidsHistoryAgeGroupsOhio.rtf