A new teenage pregnancy/sexual health communications campaign - Sex. Worth Talking About - launched 7 December, with TV, radio, press and digital advertising.
The next strand of the campaign focuses on Ignorance and Indifference Risks Spread Of Chlamydia One in five people don’t realise catching chlamydia can affect a woman’s fertility, according to a survey out 8 January to mark the launch of a new sexual health advertising campaign. The new campaign encourages under-25s to say “yes” to chlamydia tests
Chlamydia. Worth Talking About. Supported by the National Chlamydia Screening Programme (NCSP), the campaign encourages greater acceptance of chlamydia screening among 15 - 24 year olds.
The campaign aims to promote more open and honest discussions about sex, relationships and contraception among 16 to 24 year olds and their parents. Research shows that a lack of knowledge, and misinformation, coupled with poor attitudes and communication is currently hindering their safer sexual behaviour.
Despite recent progress, with teenage births down 23 per cent to the lowest level for 15 years, there is still more to do. Research and evidence shows that better communication and more knowledgeable conversations about sexual health and relationships are crucial to helping people make informed choices and take care of their health.
The campaign will:
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