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The World Health Organization’s (WHO) European office has expressed concern over a decline in condom use among sexually active teenagers worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a recent report, the percentage of boys who used a condom during their last sexual intercourse dropped from 70% in 2014 to 61% in 2022. Among girls, the figure decreased from 63% to 57% over the same period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Hans Kluge, WHO Europe’s regional director, described the findings as “dismaying” but “not surprising,” given the neglect of sexuality education in many countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The results are a clear indication that we need to do more to support young people in making informed decisions about their sexual health,” Dr. Kluge said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The report, which surveyed nearly a quarter-million 15-year-olds across 42 countries, also found that teens from poorer families were more likely to report not using condoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Condom use among girls was lowest in Albania, at 24%, and highest in Serbia, at 81%,” the report stated. “For boys, the lowest rate of use was in Sweden, at 43%, while the highest rate was in Switzerland, at 77%.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Kluge emphasized the importance of age-appropriate sexuality education, which has come under attack in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We need to ensure that young people have access to accurate and comprehensive information about their sexual health,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The report’s authors urged decision-makers to take action to improve sexuality education and promote condom use among teenagers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We cannot afford to neglect the sexual health of our young people,” said one of the report’s authors. “The consequences of inaction will be devastating.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Zimbabwe this publication has it on research that sexually active teen girls are more afraid of falling pregnant than contracting Sexual Transmitted Infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We sell a lot of Morning After tablets to teens on a daily basis.” A Pharmacist confirmed on condition of anonimity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is a worrying phenomenon amongst the youths and its widespread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Yes I have used morning after Tablets on several occasions.” Confirmed form three student from local college in Bulawayo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The rate of Morning After tablets is rampant amongst University Students who confided with this publication that elder men insist on not using condoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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