Identify The Influence Of Lifestyles, Socioeconomic Status And Disease Management Of Gonorrhea
Communicable Disease Paper
Shuntelle J. Robinson
HCS457
November 10, 2013
Monica Vargas
Communicable Disease There are many types of communicable disease that impact our society. Gonorrhea is a communicable disease that is transmitted through sexual intercourse. This paper will provide a detailed description of the disease and discuss efforts to control it. I will identify the environmental factors and explain the influence of lifestyles, socioeconomic status, and disease management of Gonorrhea. In addition we will identify gaps in resources that are not available at the local level. I will provide recommendations to enhance and expand community programs where gaps have been identified. Then we will evaluate what the public health department is doing to reduce the threat of Gonorrhea and include data findings, evidence-based intervention and a plan to ensure quality health in the community.
Description and Control Efforts …show more content…
This disease grows in moist and warm areas of the reproductive tract. In women the bacteria can grow in the cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes. In men the bacteria can grow in the urine canal. In addition the bacteria can grow in the throat, anus, mouth, and eyes. The symptoms vary in men and women. Some men that have gonorrhea may not experience any symptoms at all. Common symptoms in men can include a warm burning feeling while urinating. In addition men can have white, yellow, and green discharge from the penis. Then there have been cases where men get swollen enlarged painful testicles. In women they rarely have any symptoms at all of gonorrhea. In most cases the symptoms in women have been compared to bladder or yeast infection. In some cases in women they may have vaginal discharge or bleeding between menstrual
Shuntelle J. Robinson
HCS457
November 10, 2013
Monica Vargas
Communicable Disease There are many types of communicable disease that impact our society. Gonorrhea is a communicable disease that is transmitted through sexual intercourse. This paper will provide a detailed description of the disease and discuss efforts to control it. I will identify the environmental factors and explain the influence of lifestyles, socioeconomic status, and disease management of Gonorrhea. In addition we will identify gaps in resources that are not available at the local level. I will provide recommendations to enhance and expand community programs where gaps have been identified. Then we will evaluate what the public health department is doing to reduce the threat of Gonorrhea and include data findings, evidence-based intervention and a plan to ensure quality health in the community.
Description and Control Efforts …show more content…
This disease grows in moist and warm areas of the reproductive tract. In women the bacteria can grow in the cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes. In men the bacteria can grow in the urine canal. In addition the bacteria can grow in the throat, anus, mouth, and eyes. The symptoms vary in men and women. Some men that have gonorrhea may not experience any symptoms at all. Common symptoms in men can include a warm burning feeling while urinating. In addition men can have white, yellow, and green discharge from the penis. Then there have been cases where men get swollen enlarged painful testicles. In women they rarely have any symptoms at all of gonorrhea. In most cases the symptoms in women have been compared to bladder or yeast infection. In some cases in women they may have vaginal discharge or bleeding between menstrual