WHO Cries Out, Says Nigerians Having S3x Without Coπdom Increasing
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed concern over a significant decline in coπdom use among s3xually active adolescents since 2014, leading to a surge in unprotected s3x and associated risks.
In a statement on Thursday, a new report from the WHO’s Regional Office for Europe said the data revealed a worrying trend of decreased coπdom use.
According to the report, the decreased coπdom use is putting young people at greater risk of s3xually transmitted infections, unsafe abortions, and unplanned pregnancies.
“The report, based on the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study, surveyed over 242,000 15-year-olds across 42 countries in Europe, central Asia, and Canada between 2014 and 2022.
“The findings indicate a pervasive decrease in coπdom use, with the proportion of s3xually active adolescents using a coπdom at last intercourse falling from 70 per cent to 61 per cent among boys and 63 per cent to 57 per cent among girls between 2014 and 2022,” it stated.
The report added, “Furthermore, nearly a third of adolescents reported using neither a coπdom nor the contraceptive pill at last intercourse, with socioeconomic differences also playing a role.
“Adolescents from low-income families were more likely to report not using protection than those from more affluent families.”
Hans Kluge, WHO regional director for Europe, attributed the decline in coπdom use to a lack of comprehensive s3x education, which had come under attack in recent years.
He emphasised the importance of equipping young people with the right knowledge to make informed decisions about their s3xual health, ultimately safeguarding their overall well-being.
