2023-09-10 14:06:00
Youth Institute – Thai Health Promotion Foundation invites the new generation to produce media campaigning for condom use. After finding 134 pregnant teenagers per day and almost half of the syphilis cases were youths, a team from Sripatum University-Siam Business Administration Technology College-Ayudhayanusorn School Win the first prize Prepare to expand into media to create social awareness on all channels.
Dr. Chatwut Wangwan, Director of the Health Risk Factor Control Support Office The Thai Health Promotion Foundation (Thai Health Promotion Foundation) said Thai Health Promotion Foundation together with the Youth Institute of Thailand (YT) organized an media contest to promote a positive image of condoms in normal lifestyles under The topic was “Condom All Gen Enjoy with condoms” and there were 206 students submitting their work to compete from all over the country. Reflects the openness to talk regarding sexual health among people in society. educational institutions and more families Data from the Bureau of Reproductive Health, Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health found that in 2021 Thailand had a birth rate of 49,018 women in the age group between 10–19 years, or an average of 134 people per day. Among these births There were 3,660 repeat births, or 7.5%. Teenage pregnancy affects many dimensions. Data from TDRI’s research on economic cost analysis and solutions to teen pregnancy problems in Thailand found that the teenage pregnancy group has lower incomes than the non-pregnant group. (with similar socio-economic background) 2,811 baht/person/month, group who left school permanently due to pregnancy There was a decrease in income of 4,582 baht/person/month, higher than those who returned to school, which decreased at 3,936 baht/person/month.
“Even though currently there is The 2016 Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention and Resolution Act requires relevant agencies to encourage pregnant teenagers to receive continuous education. Counseling that covers physical and mental health and promote vocational training or providing work for pregnant teenagers to pursue a career But preventing pregnancy during adolescence is the key. As for sexually transmitted diseases among teenagers Data from the Department of Disease Control found that over the past 5 years, the rate of sexually transmitted diseases among youth aged 15 – 24 years has continually increased from 99.6 cases per 100,000 people aged 15 – 24 years. In 2017, it was 106.2 cases per 100,000 people in the age group of 15 – 24 years in 2021, which if the situation of sexually transmitted diseases is likely to have a higher incidence of disease. It may have an effect on the country’s rising HIV infection situation,” Dr. Chatwut said.
Dr. Chatwut further said that in the past, Thai Health Promotion Foundation has given importance to communication on gender issues. To create an understanding with society that it is something that can be discussed. At the beginning of 2023, there was a communication campaign. “Talk regarding sex, reduce the chance of making mistakes” that promotes communication regarding sex in the family By emphasizing the importance of talking regarding this matter. To prevent teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. And today’s event is another way to use the media to promote a positive image of condoms. It encourages society to see the importance of openly talking regarding sex. and adjust attitudes towards carrying and using condoms among teenagers.
Mr. Surachet Phosaeng, Deputy Secretary-General of the Thailand Youth Vision Institute, said that the YT and Thai Health Promotion Foundation have jointly developed guidelines for promoting a positive image of condoms in every aspect of normal life. Especially communicating the values of portability. or condom use among teenagers Including promoting discussions regarding sexual health with family members. Due to the problems of Thai society in the past, it was found that carrying
Condoms for teenagers are considered inappropriate by some adults in society. Even though this attitude has decreased But it also affects the behavior of unsafe sex among teenagers in community areas, such as not using condoms because they don’t want to carry them in their bags. due to fear of parents finding out or do not dare to request condoms from service points in the community because their parents may know condom providers. and even being reprimanded when a condom was found in a school bag. Therefore, we developed guidelines for creating participation between children, youth and parents. including educational institutions throughout Thailand Until it became an media contest to promote a positive image of condoms in normal life under the topic “Condom All Gen Enjoy with Condoms”
“This activity focuses on creating media that reflects the normalcy of condoms and daily use. and promote pride in carrying or using condoms to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and prevent teenage pregnancy. It was found that there was a good response from educational institutions at all levels until there were 206 works submitted to the competition, divided into 18 works at the university level, 25 works at the vocational level, and 163 works at the secondary school level. The university Sripatum Be a champion at the higher education level Siam Business Administration Technology College (SBAC) received the first place award in vocational education. and Ayutthaya Nusorn School Received the first prize at the secondary school level Every award will receive a plaque from the Minister of Public Health. and scholarships worth a total of one hundred thousand baht It is quality work in every step from production. Writing scripts and presentation steps It can be used and developed into an media that can actually be used in every channel,” Mr. Surachet said.
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