Teenage girls are knowledgeable about contraception and the effects of alcohol and other drugs on sexual behaviour but are less aware of the risks posed by sexually transmitted diseases, according to a HSE survey.
ust over half of students surveyed had never had sex but one-quarter of those who were sexually active used no contraception on the most recent occasion, research carried out for the HSE Crisis Pregnancy Programme found.
Those surveyed were mostly 15-18-year-old girls who had taken part in the Real Deal sex education programme, which is delivered by one-time single mothers rather than teachers or professionals.
Source: Paul Cullen, The Irish Times, 14/10/2010
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