Health Exam Revision Stolen from Australians :)

Relationship

The way in which two people are connected. It can be either positive or negative.

Age of consent in New Zealand

16

HIV

An STI that attacks and destroys the human immune system.

Depression

A prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness

Contraception

Intentionally preventing pregnancy from occurring

Condom

Contraceptive device consisting of a thin rubber or latex sheath worn over the penis during intercourse.

Contraceptive pill

A pill containing female sex hormones which is used to prevent conception.

Abstinence

Refraining from engaging in sexual activity

IUD (intrauterine device)

Reversible form of contraception manually placed in uterine cavity to prevent implantation of the fertilized ovum

Emergency contraceptive pill

A pill you can take in the three days after engaging in unprotected sexual intercourse

Te taha hinengaro

Mental/emotional health

Te taha whanau

Social health

Te taha tinana

Physical health

Te taha wairua

Spiritual health