Risk of sexually transmitted diseases in adolescents: The impact of hesitation and ignorance
Risk of sexually transmitted diseases in adolescents: The impact of hesitation and ignorance Adolescents aged 16 to 17 are at risk of sexually transmitted infections because they lack the necessary information and social support. Safe sex practices, regular testing, and accurate information are essential to maintaining sexual health . Sir, what happened to me? 16-year-old Aryan (name changed) sat silently in the clinic chair. As he explained his problem, showing the wound around his genitals, shame, fear, and self-blame were reflected on his face. On the second day of the same week, another 17-year-old Anushka (name changed) came to the hospital with her sister. Showing the wound that looked like a bruise around her genitals, she said in fear, “Will it heal on its own or should I do something?” A few days later, 17-year-old Shristi (name changed) came to the hospital alone. She lowered her eyes and said, “Doctor, I don’t know what happened, but I’m really scared. ’Although the sto...