PREGNANCY & STD'S

Prevention of pregnancy and STD's

Pregnancy Prevention
Although the pregnancy rate in adolescents has declined steadily in the past 10 years, it remains a major public health problem with lasting repercussions for the teenage mothers, their infants and families, and society as a whole (As-Sanie, Gantt, & Rosenthal 2004).

What are sexually transmitted diseases?
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections you can get by having sex with someone who has an infection. These infections are usually passed by having intercourse, but they can also be passed through other types of sex. STDs can be caused by viruses or bacteria. STDs caused by viruses include hepatitis B, herpes, HIV and the human papilloma virus (HPV). STDs caused by bacteria include Chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis.

Click here to view the signs and symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases

Am I at risk for having an STD?
If you've ever had sex, you may be at risk for having an STD. Your risk is higher if you have had many sex partners, have had sex with someone who has had many partners or have had sex without using condoms.

Links

CDC-centers for disease control

Young People at Risk of HIV
CDC- Young People at Risk: HIV/AIDS among America's Youth

Mecklenburg County

Epidemiology Department

Community Services Division

CAP-AIDS

CAP-Children

Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Reporting

Free and Confidential Testing Information

STD Clinic

STD Statistics