Facebook
Sexual health is an important aspect of youth as it is a major issue affecting Nigerian youth. Adequate awareness for sexual and reproductive health will go a long way in reducing STDs, abortions and overpopulation only when we help in promoting the sex education and peer education in our communities, it does not matter who we are or how old we are? But: how concerned we are with our communities today.
The promotion of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of young people was fueled by The Project Director, Centre for the Right to Health, in person of Mr. Bede Eziefule, who spoke at a workshop yesterday for civil society groups and the media to sensitize them on their roles in increasing awareness on sexual and reproductive health and rights of young people; He said “issues relating to sexuality were not adequately talked about, particularly to children who he added were not being taught sex education. He further indicated that there were inadequate primary health care centers which people can visit for information about their sexuality”.
There is also limited access to the few centers available due to certain reasons. However, some critical issues, such as:
• Untrained healthcare providers
• Lack of confidentiality
• Lack of infrastructure
Most adolescents have no opportunity to acquire knowledge about their sexuality and rights as most youth centers were not friendly thereby making it uncomfortable for them to access services rendered. As one of the factors impeding youth from visiting these centers, is the fear of disclosure to family members and laws prohibiting young people under 18 from getting tested for HIV.
The promotion of sexual education would reduce the incidences of rape, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), abortions, unwanted pregnancies and overpopulation in the country.
No Comments.
[Add New Comment]