Question

evaluating the effectiveness of condoms
pregnancy is a life - changing event. sexually transmitted
diseases (stds) - and there are now more than 20 - can
rob you of your health and even your life.
condoms do not eliminate these dangers. about 15% of
adults who use condoms to prevent pregnancy find
themselves pregnant over the course of a year. despite
condom use, there remains a 15% risk of sexual
transmission of hiv/aids, a 50% risk of chlamydia (a
cause of female infertility) and a significant risk of human
papillomavirus (hpv) (cause of cervical cancer). some
stds can be passed on by skin - to - skin contact in the
entire genital area, only part of which is covered by a
condom.

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how effective are condoms at preventing pregnancy
and stds? check all that apply.
condoms are more effective at preventing stds
than other contraceptives.
condoms are more effective at preventing
pregnancy than other contraceptives.
condoms are equally effective against all stds.
using a condom does not guarantee that one will
not contract an std.
using a condom does not guarantee that one will
not get pregnant.

Explanation:

• "Condoms are more effective at preventing STDs than other contraceptives": Condoms act as a physical barrier for many STD - causing pathogens. Other contraceptives like birth control pills mainly target pregnancy prevention and have no direct role in STD prevention.
• "Using a condom does not guarantee that one will not contract an STD": Some STDs (e.g., HPV in areas not covered by the condom) can be transmitted even with condom use.
• "Using a condom does not guarantee that one will not get pregnant": There is a failure rate (about 15% over a year as per the text) due to improper use, breakage, etc.

Answer:

Condoms are more effective at preventing STDs than other contraceptives, Using a condom does not guarantee that one will not contract an STD, Using a condom does not guarantee that one will not get pregnant.