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Sexual Health Resource Centre				Contraception Figures suggest that primary care is the main source of contraception provision for the majority of UK women of all ages. The 2005 NICE guidelines on the use of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) were revisited in May 2011 and no changes were made. The guidance considers LARC, concluding that its more widespread use could have a significant effect on reducing rates of unwanted pregnancy in the UK. Sexually transmitted infections The number of new cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) diagnosed in the UK is on the rise and cases of chlamydia among both sexes increased by 7% across all age groups between 2008 and 2009, while cases of gonorrhoea rose 6%. More chlamydia testing in the community - and more sensitive tests for other STIs - accounted for much of the rise, according to the Health Protection Agency, which said it is clear many people were still having unsafe sex. Primary care and community nurses are key in the provision of information and support to people of all ages to help tackle the problem. Useful links Family Planning Association Brook Healthcare professionals NHS Chlamydia Screening Programme NICE guidance: one to one interventions to reduce the transmission of STIs Communicate with patients NHS Choices: Sexual Health Sign up to receive the very latest on sexual health Name: Email address:
The Nursing in Practice Sexual Health Resource Centre aims to provide you with current news and research on the latest developments in sexual health to aid with identification of contraception and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and raise overall awareness of key topics and issues. Nurses provide a range of sexual health services to patients at surgeries and health centres, including contraception and contraception advice, emergency contraception, testing and treatment for STIs, such as chlamydia, syphilis and gonorrhoea, and testing and counselling for HIV and AIDS.
Latest sexual health news Early puberty in girls raises risk of teen pregnancy Friday 27 April 2012 Girls who start puberty “very early” are more likely to be at risk of psychological problems and early pregnancy. Teamwork 'crucial' to school sexual health success Wednesday 11 April 2012 School nurses are “ideally placed” to provide sexual health and contraceptive advice to under-16s, it is claimed Complications 'rare' for pregnant women with STIs Thursday 26 January 2012 Pregnant women with STIs should have a normal birth providing the “appropriate intervention” is carried out New initiative will test practices' LGB patient care Monday 16 January 2012 A new initiative for lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) patients will force practices to be "more accommodating" to their patient needs, it is claimed		Latest sexual health clinical articles Improving uptake of cervical screening Saturday 8 October 2011 The National Cervical Screening Programme is an excellent example of how screening for cervical cancer can save lives; but its success is dependent upon eligible women attending Chlamydia: detection, treatment and follow-up Tuesday 19 July 2011 Chlamydia is one of the most commonly diagnosed sexually transmitted infections, and many nurses working across a variety of disciplines and settings can help reduce the incidence of the condition Bacterial vaginosis: how can nurses help? Wednesday 25 May 2011 Bacterial vaginosis can recur despite treatment, and the primary care nurse can be a valuable source of information and support for women suffering from this common but distressing condition Sexually transmitted infections and travel Friday 26 November 2010 It is well recognised that those on holiday abroad drink more alcohol than they do at home; are more likely to take recreational drugs; and are more likely to drink and drive. This change in risk behaviour also extends to sexual activity. Does this matter and – if so – why do nurses need to know about it?
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Fight Cervical Cancer in Style: launch of new disease awareness campaign Thursday 3 December 2009 Fight Cervical Cancer in Style is a disease awareness campaign by GSK, in association with Jo’s Trust (the UK charity dedicated to cervical cancer) and is supported by the Royal College of Nursing and Wellbeing of Women Sexual health in primary care: worth talking about Thursday 3 December 2009 A new communications campaign from the Department of Health and Department for Children, Schools and Families to improve sexual health services for young people is being launched this December. In November, Nursing in Practice brought together a group of key professionals to discuss the role of frontline professionals and how we can work together to create a nationwide culture change to improve knowledge and confidence to look after our sexual health