British teenagers use a condom irregular incorrect behavior increases the risk of sexually transmitted diseases, says a study
British teenagers are sexually active at an increased risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases because of their inconsistent and incorrect use of condoms, according to a. .. study released Thursday, commissioned by Brook, a British organization of sexual health for young people, BBC News reports (BBC News, 5 / 18). The study - which was funded by the Big Lottery Fund and conducted by the Center for Sexual Health Research at the University of Southampton - interviewed over 1300 people aged 16 to 18 years.According to the survey, 37% of sexually active men and 30% of sexually active women reported using a condom every time they had sex (Andalo, Guardian, 5 / 19). However, many students reported using a condom correctly. In addition, most respondents participants reported
using condoms for pregnancy prevention in particular, the prevention of STDs is not. Many students have misconceptions about sexually transmitted diseases. Approximately 31% of respondents said they believed that STDs can be spread by touching a toilet seat, and 52% think that the STD chlamydia only affects women.In addition, 54% of respondents said they did not know after pill can prevent pregnancy if used within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse (Evening Standard, 19.5). Teens concerned about STDs and perceived risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease varies, AFP / Madrid News reports. Approximately 89% of men and 82% of women surveyed said they were concerned generally about STDs, while 61% think that the male and 50% of participants could be a disease sexually
transmitted infection risk. Most respondents cited school as the main source of information on sexually transmitted diseases (AFP / MadridNews, 5 / 19).Comments, Reaction The report should really focus the mind of anyone who said about the sexual health of young people today care, Jan Barlow Brook chief added, and, condoms are the only way for sexually active young people protect themselves from the [ETS], and an effective
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