Controlling sexually transmitted diseases amongst young people

Description

Controlling sexually transmitted diseases amongst young people involves implementing comprehensive education on safe sexual practices, increasing access to condoms and testing services, and promoting early diagnosis and treatment. The strategy targets high-risk behaviors through targeted outreach, confidential counseling, and vaccination programs where applicable. By reducing stigma, improving awareness, and facilitating healthcare access, these actions aim to lower infection rates, prevent complications, and empower young people to make informed decisions about their sexual health.

Context

Each year, 1 out of every 20 teenager contracts a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Some STDs can cause lifelong disabilities, such as infertility, or even death. In countries characterized by male dominance or machismo, young men are encouraged to initiate sexual activity at early ages, often with prostitutes, which puts them at a greater risk of STD infection.