Which statement made by an adolescent girl indicates an understanding about the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)?
a. "I know the only way to prevent STDs is to not be sexually active."
b. "I practice safe sex because I wash myself right after sex."
c. "I won't get any kind of STD because I take the pill."
d. "I only have sex if my boyfriend wears a condom."
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A Abstinence is the only foolproof way to prevent an STD.
B STDs are transmitted through body fluids (semen, vaginal fluids, blood).
Perineal hygiene will not prevent an STD.
C Oral contraceptives do not protect women from contracting STDs.
D A condom can reduce but not eliminate an individual's chance of acquiring an
STD.
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