Sexual Transmitted Disease among Youth

Infections transmitted through sexual contact are known as sexually transmitted infections (STIs). There are ones that can be cured such as syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia infection as well as some that can’t be cured, but are modifiable ones like HIV, herpes simplex, HPV (human papilloma virus), and hepatitis B infections. It is estimated that 20% of individuals living with HIV/AIDS are in their twenties and that almost one out of twenty young adults contract an STI every year. Adolescents are more likely to practice unprotected sex, have more than one sexual partner, and have intergenerational and transactional sex. That’s why, the importance of sexual education should be taught. The cervical lining makes female adolescents and young women more susceptible to STIs. Moreover, they may have difficulties getting the information and services they need to avoid STIs, as well as difficulties locating STI prevention services. In addition, they may have difficulty locating STI prevention services, or they may not have transportation to go to the clinics or they may not be able to afford the treatments. In places that are not youth-friendly, they may feel uncomfortable, even if they can get STI prevention services.