Growing Rate of Sexually Transmissible Infections
A recent Radio New Zealand National Insight programme took an in-depth look at New Zealand's growing rate of sexually transmissible infections (STIs). Jackie Edmond, Family Planning Chief Executive, took part in the discussion.
Listen to the Insight programme on the Radio New Zealand website, which aired on Sunday 18 December. It has a run time of 28 minutes.
The number of Chlamydia cases in the past decade has increased and the rate of HIV diagnoses has also risen in the past year. The Insight programme talked to a number of sexual and reproductive health experts and heard their thoughts about this issue and the way forward in a bid to reverse this trend.
The discussion includes
- the prevalence of HIV and Chlamydia
- STI statistics and trends
- complacency around STIs and condom use
- the lack of quality comprehensive sexuality education
- the impact the internet and media is having on sexual relationships
- the influence of alcohol
- the stigma's around treatments for STIs
- compulsory notification and reporting
- working with Pacific and Māori providers
- looking forward with coordination between key organisations
Listen to the Radio New Zealand National Insight programme about New Zealand's Growing Rate of Sexually Transmitted Infections.
(Run time: 28 minutes)
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