What HEALTH issue is most relevant to college student?

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Sexuality has been a part of man 's biological characteristic , though dormant in the first few years of life it tends to show itself as the individual reach adulthood . At this stage , individuals like me are relatively geared to career development , personal growth , intimacies and yes , even sexual encounters . In the following studies that we had , I find sexuality to be one of the major components or turning point in a young adult 's way of life . Its effect on the personality and of the health of the individual may very

well be the basis of what his or her future might be . In this phase , someone like me could learn to balance life 's stressors yet keep a satisfying lifestyle , either its about relationship , career or even sexual experiences , the amount of focus we give to each detail could as well be seen on how we handle our own sexual roles in line with our values and education . Unlike in the earlier years , sexuality has been more accepted now , and with a change in the mindset of my generation , sexual promiscuity and other sexual activities have been slowly changing the landscape not only the culture but the focus of the health sector as well

Since the scare of sexually transmitted infections hit the realms of our mind , the development of diagnoses and treatments has been the main focus of the government , its campaign that has shifted from abstinence to safe sex has been the spear and arrow in the battle of the disease But then although there is a massive campaign which are led by the media and the government , and has ultimately gain the interest of well known stars , participation of MTV and celebrity groups , there are still a counted of by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in 2006 Which is still a higher rate than what most have expected since the campaign has started what was equally daunting for me is that only 43 of the collegiate use condoms as self protection , a expected result by the health sector

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Frustrating it maybe but this result ultimately dampens the effectivity of the campaign and also shows a lack of support and understanding by the target masses , it also signals to me a laid-back atmosphere among our generation in response to the importance of the safe sexual practices that is being laid by the government . Although relatively it is a reliable way in the prevention of the spread of disease , and an easy way in combating it , I find that its effectivity can only be assured if only both individuals are well informed or vigilant enough to actually care on his or her welfare

Accordingly I think in the guise of sexual health , it is indeed important that people sought for education and mainly from what I see education sow changes . It is the only basis for things to change especially on the awareness of sexual health . If only people see sexual health as not merely based on the physical aspect but the emotional mental and spiritual aspect as well These dimensions could relatively shift the focus of the campaign not only on the prevention side but as well as look into a deeper insight of what could be affecting or driving these activities to come about . Based on the dimensions of health , I have compounded several reasons why young adults tend to engage in physical activities other than the usual reason of love and intimacy One of this is perhaps peer pressures , the need to be accepted in a circle or in a group this usually occurs if an individual prized the need to be popular , or to be part of the in-crowd ' Secondly , it could be cause by unsatisfactory lifestyle , stress factors brought about by work , career and relations such conundrum may drive individuals to search for approval or escape from a troubled life among the opposite sex even though it is just for a one night fling . Lastly , for curiosities sake , the popular saying curiosity kills the cat may come into play if the individual does not deem the importance of safe sex as well . These several reasons may be simple and a no-brainer at first glance but accepting such reasons has

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been reluctantly faced by any member of my generation . Thus fuelling a continuous surge of liberalism that could either results in the shift of gender roles and partner preferences , and also leaving a tad question on the side of our morality

In addition to that , such underlying causes are mainly the unspoken consideration why such struggle in sexual health prevention has occurred . Unless people find a way to release such stressors other than via sexual contact , the cycle will not stop Thus leaving education and the safe sex campaign the only way to deal with the problem . In relation to the campaign , several measures I have deemed important should be a part of the whole experience . First creating a help or support groups along with the treatment modalities may ultimately help this individual to continue the treatment it may result in a change of sexual behavior and better understanding on their sexual health . This help groups should be located within the vicinity of the college or the town , the important thing is it should give a better access to the individuals without hampering their privacy . Secondly , the centers or clinics for diagnoses and screening should also be part of the educational campaign , knowledge of its location is important for early diagnoses , the different procedures should also be given regard , I think this will help ease the fear of the unknown since most individuals get spooked with procedures and treatments , and not but not the least , safe sex measures should and still be stressed for self protection . Practicing safe sex is relatively a personal choice and must be given importance by the individual , and stressing its importance and taking it not as luxury or a secondary object but , as a part of his /her basics , a necessity in any sexual act should be the target issue . In the end , I admit that this might not be all addressed especially on the reasons I have confided , but I believe that as long as the main component which is the individual , continues to cooperate , and understand such measures , basically it will help lessen and will bring about a more smart sex generation

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