KUALA LUMPUR: Knowledge on sexual and reproductive healthiness (SRH) among Malaysian adolescents remains reduced and they stay ignorant on the several aspects of sex and pregnancy.
A survey conducted by Perspective Strategies Sdn Bhd on 1,071 respondents between the ages of 18-29, from various races and throughout the country, noted that higher variety of female respondents lacked sufficient knowledge of their physical functions to make responsible choices.
Thus it is not shocking that a respondent said several of her friends were not aware that they could grab pregnant by having sex and 71 percent of the female respondents have actually no knowledge that they could grab pregnant throughout their periods.
The study likewise revealed that 10 percent of the respondents would certainly very not grab tested and treated on the chance of being exposed to sexually transmitted infections (STIs), for the fear of being ostracised believing it was ‘shameful’.
The survey supported by Durex Malaysia, a leading brand name in condoms developed by Reckitt Benckiser’s, given useful data to facilitate higher discussions among stakeholders to produce and boost intervention programmes.
Minister of Women, Family and Community Improvement Datin Paduka Chew Mei enjoyable that was present at the unveiling of the outcome of the study said the issue of SRH could no longer be cast aside and ought to be widely discussed as such were affecting adolescents in the country.
Ignoramus Malaysian?
“several young individuals are oblivious to SRH related troubles based on the National Population and Family Improvement Board (LPPKN)’s own study, for instance just 39.5 percent has actually knowledge on exactly how a baby is born and 45.5 percent Understand exactly what is a womb.
“LPPKN’s findings revealed that 4.8 percent of Malaysians between the ages of 13-24 had sexual intercourse while much more compared to one 3rd (35.3 percent) are exposed to pornography mainly through the internet (60.8 percent),” she said.
While the subject of sexual and reproductive healthiness is still a taboo, there is no denying that adolescents sometimes also as young as 10 are having sex and thus parents have actually to play a essential role in educating their kids on sexual health.
With this being a priority, Chew throughout her speech said that LPPKN introduced a regimen called Parenting@Work that would certainly look in to parenting as the core, Along with higher concentrate on supporting families as a whole very compared to focusing primarily on adolescents.
“Parents play an essential role therefore through this program, we are educating parents on means to talk to their kids regarding their sexuality,” added Chew.
Malaysians and their sexual myths
Meanwhile, the survey by Perspective Strategies likewise showed that an additional 35 percent did not believe that a woman would certainly grab pregnant throughout her initial engagement in sex and one from 10 said that washing a female’s vagina after sex can easily advice steer clear of pregnancy.
The survey likewise revealed that 11 percent of sexually energetic young Malaysians have actually had an STI in their lifetime. It was learnt that practically a quarter of them (24 percent) did not seek treatment.
It was likewise noted that 19 percent of young Malaysians believed using two condoms at the exact same time offers much better protection.
Speaking at the launch, Perspective Strategies managing director Andy notice said in real reality using two condoms throughout sexual activity can easily induce the condom to break as a result of friction which could bring about higher risk of STIs and unplanned pregnancies.
“an additional 25 percent opined that protection is not called for as soon as there is mutual trust between partners. However, there is a should educate individuals that in any kind of sexual activity, it is not an issue of trust yet regarding being safe,” he said. — BERNAMA
