Biomedical subjects

I R Axiotis

Publications and source records attributed to I R Axiotis.

2 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed1994

Challenging heterosexism in college health service delivery.

The empowerment and affirmation of lesbian, bisexual, and gay students is long overdue. This article explores how human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS), substance abuse, violence and hate-related crimes, suicide, and heterosexism all adversely affect the physical and emotional health of nonheterosexual college students. College health services must expand their current scope and practice and assume a leadership role in combating all forms of oppression by actively incorporating and addressing the unique health issues and needs of the lesbian, bisexual, and gay population. This article provides a brief overview of the relevant healthcare issues for lesbians, bisexuals, and gays; examples of heterosexism in college health services; and recommendations for institutional and personal and professional change.

Bisexuality↗

PubMed1994

Sex-Tac-Toe.

With sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) increasingly present in the nation's adolescent population, health educators need innovative strategies for addressing cognitive, affective, and behavioral issues related to sexuality. Learning in a game format offers students a safe and entertaining opportunity to explore sexuality issues and discuss their concerns in a non-threatening environment. Sex-Tac-Toe, which is based on the traditional game of tick-tack-toe, is played by two teams that compete to earn three squares in a row by answering multiple-choice, true-false, and short-answer questions dealing with such topics as STDs, AIDS, contraception, and how to talk about sexuality issues. The game has been used in a college setting by both health educators and trained peer educators in residence hall and campus programs. It can be easily adapted for younger groups by changing squares or questions to meet the developmental level of the audience.

Condoms↗