…year olds has found that one third of young people reported they had previously had sexual intercourse[2]. Other studies with teenagers have found similar proportions of sexual activity[3]. Of those who were sexually active, 79% reported that they always used some form of contraception. This shows that the majority of sexually active teenagers are aware of the risk of pregnancy and use contraception to protect themselves. While this is very…

…ity and standards development in the broad field of supporting clients with unplanned pregnancy. Note: CPD points to be confirmed closer to the time. The fee is €30.00 per Masterclass (including a light lunch). For further information on these Masterclasses please see the brochure and an application form which is also is available from: Breda Gibney at Department of Adult and Community Education, Tel 01 7083752 or Email: breda.gibney@nuim.ie…

…y. These Masterclasses further support the work of the HSE Sexual Health and Crisis Pregnancy Programme in the area of quality and standards development in the broad field of supporting clients with unplanned pregnancy. Note: CPD points to be confirmed closer to the time. The fee is €30.00 for Masterclass 1 (including a light lunch). Masterclass 2 is free of charge with lunch included. Please see brochure and an application form is available…

…r, with 17% of those having sex with someone outside a steady relationship not using any form of contraception. Some 54% of men who had sex with another man did not use a condom. The number of STI notifications has risen from 3,361 in 1995 to 12,753 in 2013, a rise of 279%, and in 2013 some 314 people were diagnosed with HIV. Some of this may be down to increased testing but that cannot explain it alone and the Strategy aims to improve…

Leaflet containing contact and location details of state-funded crisis pregnancy counselling services.

…ives that aim to improve the provision of RSE to young people fit within strong Government commitments to improve health and wellbeing of the population and improve outcomes for children and young people.” Ends For further information please contact: Cathy Gray, Foróige Marketing Communications Officer 086 807 5332 / 01 630 1732   Notes to Editor *Image Caption: L-R Roisin Guiry, HSE Sexual Health & Crisis Pregnancy Programme; Maeve O…

…ing, child care, social welfare entitlements, education, training and anything else about which the mother or father is concerned. There are 11 Teen Parent Support Programmes around the country, funded by the HSE. For more information visit www.tpsp.ie or contact (01) 670 0167. 6. Relevant links and resources The Health Behaviour in School Aged Children Report www.nuigalway.ie/hbsc/ The Irish Contraception and Crisis Pregnancy Study 2010…