Crisis Pregnancy Agency announces winner of think contraception Valentine’s competition

THIS VALENTINE’S DAY: THINK FLOWERS, THINK CHOCOLATES, THINK CONTRACEPTION

The Crisis Pregnancy Agency today announced the winner of its Valentine’s competition, in which budding poets were invited to create a Valentine’s message which would encourage sexually active adults to Think Contraception on the most romantic day of the year.

The competition builds on the Think Contraception campaign message that “Nobody else is going to do the thinking for you” when it comes to contraceptive use, and encouraged young adults to visit the thinkcontraception.ie website, which is the campaign’s key educational tool, providing information on all aspects of sexual health in an interactive and user-friendly manner.

Large-scale research commissioned by the Agency has shown that among 18 – 25 year olds, 26% did not report consistent use of contraception in the last year (Irish Contraception and Crisis Pregnancy [ICCP] Study, 2004). 71% of women and 80% of men who experience a crisis pregnancy are either in a steady relationship, living together or married/ engaged (ICCP, 2004).

The Agency would like to congratulate David Boughton from Malahide, Co. Dublin, who composed the winning entry:

“A Valentine doesn’t need wealth,
To do something that’s truly heartfelt,
So for your protection,
Always Think Contraception,
To safeguard your sexual health”

David will receive a €200 One4all Gift Voucher and a Think Contraception Protection Pack (containing a Think Contraception t-shirt, Think Contraception tins, condoms, and stickers). Ten runners up will also receive a Think Contraception Protection Pack.

ENDS///

Editor’s Notes:
1. The Crisis Pregnancy Agency (CPA) was established in 2001 and is mandated to provide for:
A) A reduction in the number of crisis pregnancies by the provision of education, advice and contraceptive services
B) A reduction in the number of women with crisis pregnancies who opt for abortion by offering services and support which make other options more attractive
C) The provision of counselling services, medical services and other health services for the purpose of providing support, after crisis pregnancy, as may be deemed appropriate by the Agency.

For more information contact:
Lorna Farren
Programmes & Communications Officer
Crisis Pregnancy Agency
01-8146292
087-6289831