Essays on Reproductive

Introduction

Contraception as a method of population control has elicited mixed reactions from different quotas of the society. A section of religious conservatives still hold onto it that abstinence and not contraception should be the only approach to population control. On the opposing side, modernists believe that contraception allows is not only effective but also people freedom to reproduce when they wish. Canada is among the few countries on the globe where contraception has been implemented as a legal approach towards population control. In Canada, legalization of contraception was not solely done to curb population explosion but also as a ...

Historical Role of the Executive in Health Care Policy

Historically, the executive branch of the government has been involved in the preparation of policies associated with health care some of which have played a central role in building better platforms for women to access quality health care services. The head of the executive branch, who is the President, engages in discussions with different stakeholders in a bid to finding amicable avenues for the enactment of policies that would support the delivery of health care services to the women. Before implementation of any policy touching on the health of women in the country, it has become important for leaders ...

Nursing Theory Analysis Paper

Many researchers globally have researched on the discipline of nursing and developed some theories aimed at explaining some health care phenomenon. Theories of nursing play a critical role in influencing the outcome of different areas of practice including research, education, administration, and nursing informatics. Nursing theories fall under the mid-range theory or grand theory classifications. The analysis below discusses the theory of Transcultural Nursing by Madeleine Leininger that falls under the mid-range category of nursing theories.

Analysis of the Transcultural Nursing Theory

Background Leininger is well-recognized psychiatric and mental health professionals of the 1950s. Earned her first diploma in nursing in 1948, advanced to a ...

Abstract

This essay is focused on reproductive diseases, which are considered to be conditions affecting both male and female individuals. Congenital anomaly, to be specific, is a kidney disease which entails absence, hypoplasia or the presence of fluid or semisolid-filled sacs, known as cysts. Cysts can lead to urinary obstructive symptoms through local pressure. Severe penis anomalies are rare and are normally related to urinary or various other systematic defects. Even though there are no specific cases reported in the State of Florida, various reports have been filed in United States, Canada, among Asian Americans and Native Americans, in Russia ...

A proposal on the Analysis on the Views of Women’s Reproductive Health in the 19th Century and Interpretation of its Historical and Contemporary Impact Analysis on the Views of Women’s Reproductive Health in the 19th Century and Interpretation of its Historical and Contemporary Impact

Background and Rationale

The issue of women’s reproductive health has been a contentious issue for a long time dating back to the early 19th century when it was first made public. However, major steps and changes have taken place between then and now due to legislation, women’s rights campaigns and the works of certain ...

Despite the pioneering efforts of African Americans in social work, their contributions to the profession and social welfare continue to be overlooked. Little is documented about their endeavors and the significant changes they have made over time. Rhonda Wells-Wilbon highlights the racial injustice by exploring the imminent contributions of Ophelia Settle Egypt. The thorough analysis reveals her pioneering efforts as a social worker, researcher, and educator. The author also illustrates potential ways of reaching out to low-income households using social work. In particular, Rhonda’s article pays attention to Egypt’s family planning endeavor amongst low-income African American households. ...

Abstract

For a century, Planned Parenthood has been working to improve reproductive health in America. With thousands of health centers spread all over the country, Planned Parenthood has wide reach that ensures Americans have access to reproductive health. Their efforts have ensured millions of Americans get sex education and get reproductive healthcare for poor Americans who cannot afford standard healthcare. Their role in American society cannot be limited to just the forefront for reproductive rights and availability and access to healthcare, as they are the agency that runs several programs to educate and facilitate communication. While the House Republicans claim ...

Introduction

The journey by which an individual develops is both very personal and also very predictable. It is predictable by way of accomplishing certain milestones at particular times. Development is marked by these milestones and through them, an individual's development is able to be termed “normal’ or “abnormal.” However, it is personal in that each person achieves these milestones at different times in their development. The similarities between the development of each person allow for the timeline of development to be documented and analyzed.

Social Development of Infants

In infants, social development primarily occurs as the child begins to become aware of and respond ...

The population of the world has been steadily increasing for millennia. Yet, the 19th century saw exponential growth that led to the current global population of almost 8 billion people. Such a rapid and massive population boost prompts worries about its effects on the environment, the economy, and society. In this essay, we will discuss the difficulties brought on by the global population increase along with possible solutions.

When Will the World Population Reach 8 Billion?

It had taken all of human history until the end of the 18th century for the world population to reach 1 billion people. Then, the growth ...

Historical Background

Despite gender selection going back to our earliest societies, the history of gender selection in human embryos is relatively short. Gender Identification was first made possible in the 1970’s with the advent of technologies such as chorionic villus sampling (CVS) combined with ultrasound. This early method of sperm sorting has an average cost today of $400-600 More recently in the 1990’s the ability to reliably sex embryos for in vitro fertilization (IVF) has been the basis of the media focus on gender selection in human embryos. In 1995 clinical trials to achieve FDA approval, of this second ...

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Introduction Gene therapy is a genetic technology in which genes and nucleic acids (RNA or DNA) are used for the cure, treatment, or prevention of a disease. This technology can be accomplished by replacing a defective or mutated gene with a healthy copy to reduce the problem; removing or inactivating a mutated or defective gene to reduce or eliminate improper functioning, and/or introducing a new kind of gene in the body to help in the fight against disease. Initially, the technology was used for orphan diseases such as primary immunodeficiencies, but with the passage of time, ...

Summarize the role of each of the 12 human body systems.

Skeletal System: The role of the skeletal system is to provide a framework to give support and act as a defense for the soft tissues within the human body.

Muscular System: The role of the muscular system is to be accountable for all movement within the human body.

Cardiovascular System: The role of the cardiovascular system is to be accountable for the movement of nutrients, oxygen, hormones, and cellular waste products all over different parts of the body. Digestive System: The role of the digestive system is to transform food into energy and basic vitamins to nourish the whole human body. Endocrine System: The role of the endocrine system is to regulate the activities of all of the ...

Abstract

The purpose of writing this research paper is to evaluate the legislative standing of abortion. Throughout history abortion has been a controversial issue, and still is. The US Courts have given their rulings on many cases involving abortions that have transformed over the time. Abortion is a controversial issue and has given rise to many questions in the context of political science and law. Several abortion related matters have been discussed in this work such as the brief historical account of abortion rulings in the court of the US, and the impact it had on the cases; how successfully ...

Introduction

Feminism refers to economic, political and cultural movement formed to establish and agitate for the equal protection as well as legal rights of all women. It involves the philosophies and sociological and political theories that have a bearing on issues of gender and gender differences. Feminism also involves the agitation for women’s interests and rights as well as movements that fight for gender equality. In addition to the vibrant campaigns for the legal rights of women, including the right to vote, to enter into contracts and to own property, the feminist movement is solely responsible for the paradigm ...

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Introduction Wheat (Triticum sp.), an extensively adapted crop, is one of the primitive and primary staple food crops in the world. Wheat is cultivated from temperate; dry to irrigated or rain-fed areas, to warm, humid or cold conditions. Such a high adaptability is attributed to its intricate genome (Acevedo et al., 2002). Wheat cultivation covers more land area compared to other commercial crops and endures to be an essential food grain for humans (Curtis, 2002). Estimations reveal that by 2050, the population of the world will reach 9.1 billion (34 percent greater than today); correspondingly, the food requirement and ...

The was a time in the 18th century when the widows and orphans left behind by the ones who had passed on was a responsibility overtaken by the neighbors, the relatives and certain groups that took charge of the ones who were in grief. Matters took a turn for the worse when the human life and its demise was turned into a business and where the protection of the widowed and the children started being discussed in terms of finances. Professional services became available for the purpose of the drafting of wills and last wishes. The immoral practice in ...

Introduction

Climate change is among the significant factors impacting ecological diversity on a worldwide scale. The growth of industries and the increasing human population globally have resulted in a rise in the volume of greenhouse gasses, which scientists have argued are the greatest contributors to the menace. The Florida Keys is one of the ecological treasures of the U.S. that continues to be impacted negatively by climate change and anthropogenic activities. This ecological treasure, which is located at the tip of the state of Florida, comprises about 1,700 islands that stretch for more than 200 miles to the west ...

The issue of gene patenting is an interesting one, bringing up concerns about the extent to which we ‘own’ our cells, and what rights we have with them. While some believe that, for instance, organ donors do not have the right to tissue that they have donated, others think that there must be some sense of bodily ownership that must be accounted for in issues like these. To that end, the work of Schleiter (2009), Caplan (2010), Satel (2008), and Rubin (2010) will be examined in order to see the ways in which organ and tissue donation intersect with ...

What are the female reproductive parts of the angiosperm flower?

The female reproductive parts of a flower include the stigma, the ovary, and the style. Their collective name is normally referred to as carpel. a flower may be composed of one or several pistils. For reproduction to occur, all these parts play an important role. The stigma is the female part of a flower that receives pollen grains. It normally has a sticky surface to enable pollen grain to stick and germinate on it. There are several shapes of the stigma. The different shapes enable them to be well adapted to their role in reproduction. Some of the shapes ...

Question 1

DNA replication can be defined as the process by which during cell division the DNA duplicates itself to several copies. In this process, the first step involves the unzipping of the double helix found in the DNA structure. This is done by the helicase enzyme, which breaks hydrogen bonds holding the DNA together. When separated the two DNA strands form a replication fork with a Y shape (Craig et al. 2014). This causes the strands to be oriented in different directions, forming the leading and the lagging strands. Once the two orientations are formed, a short RNA piece called ...

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Abstract Sexual aversion disorder is characterized by the presence of aversion and avoidance of making a genital contact with sexual partners. In the DSM-IV-TR, the characterization of the problem was extended by the inclusion of some of the features of phobias such as anxiety, fear, and disgust; thereby describing it as a phobia. However, the disorder was deleted during transition from DSM-IV-TR to DSM-5, probably due to the presence of scarce studies on the topic. Sexual aversion disorder is commonly found in women as compared to men, and it is commonly found in women in the ...

Abstract

Robotic- assisted surgery has revolutionized the surgical practice since its inception and allows surgeons to use minimally invasive techniques in cardiac, urology, and general surgeries. Robotic surgery is quickly becoming an alternative to standard laparoscopic approaches to surgery and especially in the area of urology. Even though the use of robotic- assisted surgery is more advantageous than conventional methods, its use is hinged on the surgical teams training and experiences with it. The study examines the frequency of use of the technique among various surgical teams and their response to its effectiveness. The research design of the study begins ...

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This research aimed at determining the ethical issues that surround surrogacy. Surrogacy being an issue that has elicited much debate is gaining traction because of the many childless couples out there that either suffer from infertility or are involved in same sex marriages (Gunputh & Choong, 2015) It both has the positive and negative which have been explored in this research. The research involved going through already existing information provided in accredited books, journals and websites. The research first explores the information that surrounds the positive side of surrogacy before delving into the negative side of the issue. Further reviews ...

Abstract

The current human capital task force constitutes of an increased number of female workers. What is notable is that as much as the female workers are playing a part in the development of their countries and their selves, certain conditions in the workplace seem to weigh a toll on their family lives. In this sense, fertility issues come into play, and it is often attributed to the erratic working conditions that female workers are subjected. This is a concerning trend given that irregularities that arise from their work patterns may limit their chances of becoming parents this is as ...

The first indication of menopause is a broken thermostat. It’s either that or your weight. In any case, if you don’t do something, you could be dead by August.“ - D.B.Frank Discuss health challenges experienced by women in the menopause transition with reference to current aetiological theories, underlying mechanisms, and how it affects women’s lives.

Introduction

Menopause occurs when a woman reaches the age at which she is no longer in her reproductive prime. However, menopause does not have a sudden onset; rather, it occurs gradually over time as hormone balances shift. This period of time, when ...

Introduction

Microbiology is a fundamental branch of medical science from which the discovery and treatment of various microbial causing diseases takes place. In terms of practice, Obstetrics and Gynecology are unified aspects of medical specialty that deals with management of pregnancy and care of female reproductive health. With the two concepts employed, more sophisticated women’s health issues can be effectively addressed. The role of microbiology in OB/GYN practice includes detection, prevention, and treatment of several bacterial infections among women including the common ones such as Trichomonas vaginalis and Chlamydia Trachomatis. These bacterial infections do not often manifest in symptoms ...

Chang, N.-Y., & Liou, T.-Y. (2009). A study of Latino parenting culture and practices: listening to the voices of Latino parents. Hsiuping Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 12, 1-36. Retrieved from http://ir.hust.edu.tw/bitstream/310993100/1599/1/12-01.pdf The article studies culture and practices of childrearing in Latino families. As the authors write, “Traditional Latino parents, in general, may have more rigid parenting values compared to their Caucasian counterparts” (Chang & Liou, 2009, p. 1). The conducted study is based on the qualitative research. First, the authors provide a complete literature review regarding the main values of Latin culture and historical background of their living in ...

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This research was aimed at determining the ethical issues that surround surrogacy. Surrogacy being an issue that has elicited much debate is gaining traction because of the many childless couples out there that either suffer from infertility or are involved in same sex marriages. It both has the positive and negative which have been explored in this research. The research involved going through already existing information provided in accredited books, journals and websites. The research first explores the information that surrounds the positive side of surrogacy before delving into the negative side of the issue. Further reviews of these ...

Introduction

The process of learning in animals and humans come through a series of situations that come together to motivate, and ignite the brains and enable them to repeat specific actions in the face of certain circumstances. The basic logic presented by psychologists and biologists is that there is intrinsic motivation based on the brain which controls the nerves and models of an animal or human being. This implies that an external variable triggers an extrinsic motivation that gets the organism to ignite the internal or intrinsic motivation in order to undertake certain actions and internalize it in order to ...

Abstract

The eastern mosquitofish, Gambusia holbrooki, is a globally distributed species of viviparous freshwater fish, found in tropical and temperate climates. It is considered an invasive species on several continents, including Australia, and it may threaten the survival of certain critically endangered native species throughout the world. It is of great interest to ecosystem conservation to monitor and control their populations. To gain a better understanding of this non-native species’ life history with potential implications of other species, we used passive-capture methods to obtain a 365-specimen sample from a campus pond. The lengths of the specimens were used to estimate ...

Synthesis Table

Introduction The literature review summarizes the facts of the increasing eating disorders in young children that results in the emergence of various harmful diseases. The studies are prepared by different researchers to determine the intensity of eating disorders in young girls. It also synthesizes the responsibility of different types of professionals and practitioners working in nursing fields. The information collected from the previous studies is relevant for identifying the increasing trend in young girls, and also recommendations are provided those helpful for controlling this major issue.

Literature Review

Burton (2014) stated that eating disorder in the young adolescents is the major ...

Introduction of disease

Endometriosis is a disorder, which affects the reproductive organs of women. It is a common medical condition that affects the lower abdomen and occurs when the tissue that aligns inside the womb grows outside it. In most cases, it happens without the knowledge of the victim. However, endometriosis can be very chronic, and it is associated with a lot of pain and problems with fertility. The diagnosis of endometriosis can take a long time because many women take the pain for granted like any other normal pain. Until a diagnosis is made, most women try to cope with the ...

Introduction

Much recent publicity surrounding climate change has focused mostly on global warming, but little direct correlation has been given in the media with regard to the impacts that environmental pollution has on climate change, and also on human health. Although studies of pollution and the environment have been carried out since the time of the Industrial Revolution, it only relatively recently that attempts to measure environmental on a global scale have been undertaken. Environmental pollution is a major cause of global concern, not only for the effects that it has on the physical environments, but also for its potential ...

The environment is everything that surrounds us. It involves not only the natural elements that the word “environment” entails but also people and the man-made components of the world. Nor is the environment restricted to the outside, it also involves the indoor sections in which we live and work. The environment, therefore, is much more than simply the ozone layer and the ocean. It is the soil, air, water, lands, animals, houses, restaurants factories and all that they contain. Anyone who uses pesticides indoors or outdoors, in a city or a country, needs to consider the way that pesticide ...

Introduction

The Zika virus causes an illness known as Zika virus disease (Zika). The transmission of Zika virus occurs via the bite of an Aedes mosquito that is infected (CDC, 2016). Zika belongs to the genre Flavivirus and the WHO (2015) has identified it as “an emerging mosquito-borne virus.” The virus causes a mild illness that lasts a few days to a week (CDC, 2016; WHO, 2016). Thus, many people with the disease do not seek medical help. However, the greatest concern associated with Zika is microcephaly. This birth defect results from a Zika infection during pregnancy. This defect is ...

Introduction

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease that has adverse effects on the health of the patient if not diagnosed and treated at early stages of development. Human bodies are designed to develop resistance to pathogens that cause such infections despite the availability of medicinal cure for the infection. This paper seeks to answer various questions about the infection by first describing the disease and how it is contracted. The symptoms and problems associated with the disease are also discussed while providing a detailed explanation for the high recurrence rate of the disease among the African American urban women. Besides, ...

Every year millions of children face and experience child abuse. It includes not only physical, but also sexual and emotional abuse, and neglect. Usually child abuse leads to a number of serious consequences including mental disorders such as posttraumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety. Moreover many such children might have physiological health problems, difficulties with learning and social problems that do not allow them to get along with peers and family members in a normal way. In most of the cases children, who do not receive a proper support and assistance after abuse experience and incidents are more likely ...

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For the millennial female workers of today, some employees already have a solution to free them of their worries regarding their biological clock – making egg freezing part of their health care package. Egg freezing is defined as a “method used to preserve reproductive potential in women,” which is also called mature oocyte cryopreservation (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2016). Through this technology, women who intend to delay pregnancy for whatever personal reason can do so. In 2014, Apple and Facebook were two of the companies who announced that they would include egg freezing in their surrogacy benefits. It was ...

Cloning is the process that a cell or an organism is produced asexually; meaning that no sex is involved in their formation and the product is identical to a specific ancestor. Animal cells are cloned simply because they can be produced from one fertilized cell and they are also genetically identical. In simpler terms, cloning is the process of producing many duplicate cells of an organism. In some cases, cloning is a natural process shown bacteria which are single celled, as well as identical twins in human beings and mammals. The process is also made possible to the animals ...

Motherhood is a sacred act for each woman. It is the most powerful and spiritual component of a woman’s life. Published in 1987, “Beloved” by Toni Morrison depicts heart-wrenching lives of African slaves and explores the mother-child relationship and the experience of black women in an unjust and prejudiced society. “Beloved” was based on the real story of a slave woman called Margaret Garner who killed her own child. This masterpiece emphasizes the barbaric and cruel effects of slavery and oppression of black women in the circumstances of racial inequality and abusive behaviors. They were not allowed to ...

I find the Rachel R. Chapman ethnography intriguing because it gives very interesting insights in a global health initiative on maternal health care and how maternal mortality rates in Southern Africa, particularly in Central Mozambique, can be improved. Reading on, I find some of the things addressed in the book weird and absurd; it doesn’t make sense to me that pregnancies are actually, for the longest time possible, hidden from others, or how they expose someone to social threats, envy and ill will. I think pregnancy is supposed bring joy to the pregnant woman and the community at ...

Abstract

Worldwide, ovarian cancer is ovarian cancer is the sixth most diagnosed cancer and is responsible for the most deaths annually than any other disease of the female reproductive system. It has a poor prognosis because the symptoms are vague even into Stage IV of the disease. Epithelial ovarian cancer constitutes about 90% of diagnosed cases. Research has demonstrated that hormone therapy, chronic pelvic inflammation, and BRCA1 and BRCA2 germline pathogenic variants are factors in the etiology of ovarian cancer. BRCA1 and BRCA2 is also associated with breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, fallopian tube cancer, prostate cancer, and primary peritoneal cancer. ...

Cysticerus

Cysticercus refers to a tapeworm larva which has a sac filled with fluid that contains scolex which is invaginated. It is normally located within the immediate host tissues, with the capability of developing into mature tapeworm when a desirable host feeds on it ("Cysticercus | Definition of Cysticercus by Merriam-Webster."). Cysticerci are responsible for causing an infection known as cysticercosis. There are several species of cysticerci. The two common species of cysticercus are Tanenia solium whose larva is known as Cysticercus cellulosae. It develops in the swine muscles frequently. The second species is the Taeniarhynchus saginatus. Its larva is known ...

Adolescent pregnancy is one family planning issue that is being addressed by initiatives under the Healthy People 2020. Adolescent or teen pregnancy is defined as pregnancy in females aged 19 years or younger (UMMC, 2011). Baseline figures show that in 2005, there were 40.2 pregnancies for every 1,000 girls between 15 and 17 years old and 116.2 pregnancies for every 1,000 girls between 18 and 19 years old (ODPHP, 2016). This issue needs to be addressed because of the physical, social, and economic consequences to young girls, their children, their families, and society. Teens have a higher ...

Feminism as a social and political movement is the result of women's reactions to their position in society. Supporters of feminism emphasize the discrimination of women in society, and note that the privileges, rights and social hierarchy should not be arranged according to gender. Feminism as a social and political phenomenon today, and as it was fifty years ago, is perceived ambiguously by the society. Metamorphoses, transforming it from a movement for women's suffrage in the movement for gender equality and the protection of minorities, have split the term into many concepts, often contradicting each other. Nowadays different feminist ...

A visit to the El Museao del Barrio was an exciting experience that connected classwork experience with a practical sense of the social, political, and economic lives of the Latinos from antiquity to the present generations. Indeed, the interaction with the museums exhibitions offered a viable reinforcement to the theories and lessons that we had previous covered in class. This museum is one of a kind that exhibits varied patterns and rich Latino lifestyle. Therefore, there are various accords of connection that transpired as a result of interacting with the events showcased in the museum’s viewing and exhibit ...

Personal is Political

Social issues that are often classified as "women's issues" such as reproductive rights, violence against women, and balancing child rearing and employment transcend the individuals and become societal concerns. "The personal is public" was a frequently used feminist movement of the late 1960s and early 1970's (Peters and Wolper 115). The women consciousness-raising groups that were popular during this time was not for personal support and comfort but rather a formality of public deed to evoke political change regarding domestic violence, childbearing, and unsafe working conditions(Peters and Wolper 115). Such political issues referred as "women's issues" is an ...

Reproductive rights and their impact on modern society are definitely a hard point for constant discussions between scientists, sociologists and average families. There is a wide range of books and articles covering this theme. Anna Davis gives us a brief historical overview of the reproductive rights movements that lead our society to the current point. The author put particular attention on birth control and abortion campaigns. Kallianes and Rubenfeld in their article “Disabled Women and Reproductive Rights” touch the subject of disabled women that are excluded from sexual education and then denied in their wish to bear a child: “ ...

Over the years, the nursing profession has undergone various changes that have expanded as well as reshaped the concept of nursing. The evolution of the nurses’ roles have subsequently led to changes in the scope of practice. For instance, most of the current nursing functions were initially within the domain of medicine and other related disciplines (Barker, 2015). As such, this metamorphosis is part of the gradual maturity as well as evolution of the profession over time. In the light of this, Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) is one the key nursing specialties that has significantly evolved to become one ...

Reproduction in the News

Introduction Science and technology are marching forward into the brave new world with increasing rapidity. The proverbial Moore’s Law, prophesying the doubling of the speed of computer chips every six months (Moore’s Law), remains true to this date. As a corollary, increased use of the computing power and consequent technology allows medical science to unravel mysteries hitherto opaque to man. The biggest mystery to man has always been the mystery of procreation. As with most things man did not understand to begin with, he gave procreation a divine status. Children were literally the gift of God. However, ...

Introduction

Human sexuality is a vital part of existence, carrying the reproductive function but also the interaction and the need for intimacy and love. The mere existence of human species is due to sexuality, which is one of the basic needs for living. From the most ancient times, or from the biblical beginning of Adam and Eve, sexuality is entrenched in human behavior as a necessary condition for spreading the human species, but also as a capacity for sharing loving feelings towards another human being. Although the effects of sexuality are visible in the public spheres through relationships and/or children ...

Part One: Primate Observation Field Notes

The observations of the primate took place at San Francisco Zoo. The following information provides the comments on the field notes made about the two primates – the Colobus Monkey and the Western Lowland Gorilla. The Colobus Monkey – a medium sized monkey of moderate build at San Francisco Zoo is found in the Doelger Primate Discovery Center (DPDC). Together with other species such as the pied tamarins, black howler monkey, siamangs and the squirrel monkeys, the colobus monkey is managed at DPDC under the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plans. These plans are designed to protect those species ...

Introduction

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the most prevalent genetic disorder in the Caucasian population, with an incidence of 1 in 2500 births. CF is a disease that affects many organs including the upper and lower respiratory tracts, pancreas, intestines and reproductive system. Over the past 20 years, our understanding of the manifestation and management of the disease has progressed dramatically. CF was once considered a condition of childhood and there was very little expectation that children would enter adult life. However, CF has become a multisystem adult disease with the increased survival attributable to advancements in standardized treatment, introduction of ...

Abstract

Teenage pregnancy is a major problem affecting teenagers around globe. This is serious problem since it forces young girls and boys to drop out of school. Chances of these teenagers getting back to school after giving birth or later in life are minute. Thus, the dreams of these teen advancing to college and securing white collar jobs with sustainable income are shuttered. As such these girls and boys are forced to become young mothers and fathers at tender age while doing two to three jobs to have enough income to take care of the baby. Additionally, this problem does ...

For a long time the ideal family resembled something out of “Leave it to Beaver”. The mother was in the home, baking homemade goodies and awaiting the father’s return from a hard day. Women were expected to reproduce. Children played outside, and never dared question their parents. If an accidental pregnancy happened outside of wedlock the girl was sent away to have it, or she and the father were forced to marry. Teenaged girls were more likely to get pregnant, despite the stigma that would be placed upon her. This is a far cry from the modern family, ...

In the recent years, the incidence of pregnancies at adolescents has been on the rise at alarming rates in the United States. Teenage pregnancies have caused adverse effects to the young mothers, the infants born to the young mother’s ant the whole society (Kappeler & Shaw, 2015, p. 196). It is estimated that out of 1000 adolescent girls, 96 of them who are aged between fifteen to nineteen years become pregnant every year. About 85% of these teen pregnancies are unplanned, and approximately 40% of them end up procuring abortion as because they do not have the support and ...

Currently, in all American states, sexually active teens can access contraceptives even if they do not talk about sex and pregnancy with their parents and even without the consent of the parents. Contraceptives are the devices or drugs that are used to prevent a person from getting a pregnancy that is not planned for. Some contraceptives like condoms even avoid the transmission of STDs and HIV. However, some federal and state lawmakers wish to take away the ability by teenagers to protect themselves and other involved parties like their parents, partners and babies (Eichner & Maxine 87). They would like ...

A) The right to choose what happens to our bodies, the medical treatments we want to opt for and understanding the pros and cons of our decision, is as fundamental a human right as the right to have access to food and water. Informed consent is an integral part of healthcare globally and I believe that the issue of abortion also falls in the same category. If the patient’s or next of kin’s permission is sought before any surgical procedure, there is no logical reason that can justify not extending the same courtesy to women when it ...

The American Civil Liberties Union is a national interest group that is organized throughout the states with the goal of influencing public policy. As an interest group, the ACLU of Washington has a strong interest in the civil liberties of citizens of the state. The ACLU seeks to ensure civil liberties are recognized and acknowledged.

Representation

The ACLU of Washington represents its members before the government. They provide a path for its members to voice their concerns to those who govern and have them listen . There a variety of groups that ACLU of Washington represents that include men and women ...

Introduction

Abortion is a sensitive aspect in the various dimensions of life, which include religious, cultural and political aspects. It is a concern that has led to public debate over the decades and an area of interest in the public health sector as evidenced by the World Health Organization. At least, a huge percentage of the world population come from countries where the practice is prohibited, and if permitted, it is on the grounds of saving a woman's life, such as in Kenya (Izugbara et al., 2015). However, despite the policies to manage the practice, it is important to appreciate ...