Safe sex decline: Teenage condom use hits 30-year low
A recent study reveals that teenage condom use in Australia has reached its lowest level in 30 years. Many young people are turning to online sources for sexual health information, rather than relying on parental or school education. The findings highlight a significant gap in effective sexual health education for teenagers, leaving them vulnerable to misinformation and risky behaviors.
- ▪Condom use among teenagers is at its lowest recorded level since 1992.
- ▪Only half of sexually active teens reported using condoms during their last sexual encounter.
- ▪The study surveyed nearly 4,400 secondary school students, revealing that many find sexual education irrelevant.
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