The World Health Organization is worried about a rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancies. They found that condom use among adolescents has been decreasing in the past decade. The WHO released a report showing that one in five boys and 15% of girls who are sexually active reported having sex in 2022. This number has not changed since 2014. However, the report revealed that boys are using condoms 61% of the time, down from 70% in 2014. Girls are also using condoms 57% of the time, compared to 63% in 2014.
The report highlighted that 30% of adolescents did not use either a condom or a contraceptive pill during their last sexual encounter. In Canada, only 63% of girls and 61% of boys reported using a condom during their last sexual intercourse. The WHO emphasized the need for better sexual education and access to youth-friendly sexual health services to address this decline in condom use. They urged policymakers, educators, and healthcare providers to conduct further research to understand the reasons behind this trend.
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