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Wellness Inventory -- Section VII

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AIDS & STDs Component

If you are NOT currently involved in an intimate sexual relationship or HAVE NEVER BEEN involved in an intimate sexual relationship, give yourself 40 points and move on to Section VIII or this inventory.

If you ARE currently involved in an intimate sexual relationship or HAVE BEEN involved in one or more sexual relationships during the past five years, continue with this section.

Question Always Most of the time Some of the time Never
1. I communicate easily with my sexual partner about issues concerning intimate sexual behaviors and am not nervous about asking important sexual history questions.
2. I examine myself regularly for unusual rashes, sores, or discharge in the area of my genitals.
3. I would engage in sexual relations with a person if I was reasonably sure that he or she was not sexually promiscuous and looked like a clean-cut individual.
4. I use a condom or demand that my partner use a condom before having sex, particularly if I am not certain of his or her sexual history and/or IV drug history.
5. When I am involved in an intimate relationship, I am completely monogamous.
6. I engage in certain high-risk behaviors (using IV drugs, having "one-night stands," and so on.)
7. I never drink to the point of losing cotrol or not being able to think clearly when on a date.
8. I wash my hands regularly, and particularly after intimate sexual relations.
9. I get adequate amounts of rest, eat a balanced diet, and exercise regularly to keep my immune system in top condition.
10. I worry about contracting an STD (sexually transmitted disease) and read current information about the diseases and how to best protect myself.

    Your Score

What your score means:

≥ 35 Your intimate sexual relationship behaviors place you at low risk for AIDS and STDs.
25-34 Your intimate sexual relationship behaviors are generally okay.
16-24 Your intimate sexual relationship behaviors are in need of improvement. Please consider areas where you can improve.
≤ 15 Your intimate sexual relationship behaviors place you at increased risk for AIDS and STDs. You should consult with a health specialist.


Please make note of your score for this section and move on to the next section.

 

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