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8 in 10 young Singaporeans have unprotected sex with new partners
AsiaOne
Monday, Sep 26, 2011
Eight in 10 young Singaporeans have unprotected sex with new partners.
This is one of the highest rates in the Asia-Pacific, according to the survey conducted by Bayer Healthcare.
The survey was conducted in July to mark World Contraception Day today.
According to The Straits Times, 1,800 respondents aged between 20 and 35 were involved, out of which were 100 men and 100 women from Singapore.
Online sources also reported that the survey found Singaporeans to be among the least knowledgeable about contraceptives.
25 per cent believed in at least one contraception myth - for example, having a shower after sex, or rinsing the genital area with Coca-Cola, can prevent pregnancy.
The survey also found that a large number of young Singaporeans receive their information about contraception mostly from the Internet, as well as through friends and religious/spiritual leaders.
The Straits Times today reported Professor P. C. Wong as saying that the findings point to a need for more reliable sources of information. Professor Wong sits on the council of the Asia-Pacific Council of Contraception.
A new smart phone app was also launched today to raise awareness. The 'Pill Reminder Singapore' app reminds women to take their oral contraceptive pills on time.
AsiaOne
Monday, Sep 26, 2011
Eight in 10 young Singaporeans have unprotected sex with new partners.
This is one of the highest rates in the Asia-Pacific, according to the survey conducted by Bayer Healthcare.
The survey was conducted in July to mark World Contraception Day today.
According to The Straits Times, 1,800 respondents aged between 20 and 35 were involved, out of which were 100 men and 100 women from Singapore.
Online sources also reported that the survey found Singaporeans to be among the least knowledgeable about contraceptives.
25 per cent believed in at least one contraception myth - for example, having a shower after sex, or rinsing the genital area with Coca-Cola, can prevent pregnancy.
The survey also found that a large number of young Singaporeans receive their information about contraception mostly from the Internet, as well as through friends and religious/spiritual leaders.
The Straits Times today reported Professor P. C. Wong as saying that the findings point to a need for more reliable sources of information. Professor Wong sits on the council of the Asia-Pacific Council of Contraception.
A new smart phone app was also launched today to raise awareness. The 'Pill Reminder Singapore' app reminds women to take their oral contraceptive pills on time.
