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STIs among youths

DerekLeung

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Sep 15, 2008
Rise in STIs among youths
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The incidence of STIs among youths between 15 and 24 years has risen from 231 per 100,000 population in 1998 to 418 per 100,000 in 2007. -- ST PHOTO: TERENCE TAN

MORE young Singaporeans have contracted sexually-transmitted infections (STIs), with some engaging in sexual intercourse as young as at secondary 3 and 4 levels.
Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan told Parliament on Monday that the incidence of STIs among youths between 15 and 24 years has risen from 231 per 100,000 population in 1998 to 418 per 100,000 in 2007.

In his response to questions from Hong Kah GRC MP Zaqy Mohamad, Mr Khaw said a 2006 Students' Health Survey, jointly conducted by the Health Promotion Board (HPB) and the Ministry of Education (MOE), found that 4 per cent of Secondary 3 and 4 students have had sexual intercourse.

Of these, 24 per cent were sexually active, engaging in sex more than five times in a year.

Another study is being carried out by the National University of Singapore to examine the correlation factors, including socio-economic and educational background.

Mr Khaw said several programmes are in place to address the rising trend of STIs among youths.

For example, the topic on STIs is included in the science syllabus and MOE has made it mandatory for schools to implement sexuality education.

HPB also works with Family Service Centres and other youth organisations to reach out to other youths to provide them with knowledge and skills to protect themselves against STIs.

Parents play an important role in the sexuality education of their children, said Mr Khaw.
 

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More youths contract sexually-transmitted infections
By Hoe Yeen Nie, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 15 September 2008 2250 hrs
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SINGAPORE: The number of sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) among youths in Singapore has nearly doubled in the past ten years.

Latest figures by the Ministry of Health (MOH) showed that 418 of every 100,000 people aged 15 to 24 had contracted a sexually-transmitted infection, compared to 213 in 1998.

In the last five years, the number of females infected have outnumbered males. 479 females contracted STIs last year compared to 362 males.

A Students' Health Survey, which was last conducted in 2006, also found that students as young as Secondary 3 and 4 have had sexual intercourse. And of these, 24 per cent were sexually active, having sex at least five times within 12 months.

Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan released these figures in Parliament on Monday in response to a written question from MP for Hong Kah GRC, Zaqy Mohamad.

Mr Khaw added that the National University of Singapore is conducting a survey to study the correlation factors, including the socio-economic and educational backgrounds.

He said there are programmes to address the rising trend, including working with youth organisations.

The Health Promotion Board also runs sexually-transmitted infections and AIDS awareness programmes. These are targeted at Secondary 3 students, covering issues such as abstinence and condom use. - CNA/vm

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