A new prevention campaign against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has just been launched.
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- SIS ASSOCIATION has just launched a new prevention campaign against STIs.
- “Summer is a time when risky behavior can increase. Furthermore, with the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the influx of foreign visitors, public health issues are increasing,” says Dr. Arame Mbodje, director of SIS ASSOCIATION.
- “Our goal is to provide rapid and effective assistance, in their own language, to anyone who has taken a risk (whether they are a resident or a visitor). The goal is also to direct them towards the most effective care,” she adds.
In a press release, SIS ASSOCIATION explains that it is launching a new prevention campaign against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and strengthening its systems in view of the Olympic Games and the continuation of this summer period.
“Summer is a time when risky behavior can increase. Furthermore, with the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the influx of foreign visitors, public health issues are increasing,” says Dr. Arame Mbodje, director of SIS ASSOCIATION. “Our goal is to provide rapid and effective assistance, in their own language, to anyone who has taken a risk (whether they are a resident or a visitor). The goal is also to direct them towards the most effective care,” she adds.
“50% of new STIs affect people aged 15 to 24”
“According to the latest WHO data, almost 50% of new sexually transmitted infections affect people aged 15 to 24,” recalls SIS ASSOCIATION.
Beyond young people, an increase in cases of sexually transmitted infections has been observed in France for several years. “In 2022, the incidence rate of Chlamydia infections was 102 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, i.e. +16% compared to 2020. That of gonorrhoea was 44/100,000, i.e. +91% compared to 2020, and that of syphilis was 21/100,000, i.e. +110% compared to 2020”, precise Public Health France.
“The number of people who discovered their HIV status in 2022 was estimated at between 4,200 and 5,700. This number increased again in 2021 and 2022 following the sharp decline observed in 2020,” also indicates the health agency.
STIs: how to protect yourself and get informed?
Therefore, SIS ASSOCIATION recalls the importance of biomedical prevention (PrEP – Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) and access to PEP (Post-Exposure Treatment).
SIS ASSOCIATION also offers everyone a free remote support relationship on sexual health. It has set up the following contact points:
· a toll-free number: 0 800 840 800.
· a website : www.sida-info-service.org.
· a LiveChat service (available from the website).
· an email response service (available from the website).
As a reminder, condoms are now also available without a prescription in pharmacies and are 100% covered by Health Insurance for those under 26. Eight brands are now reimbursable (compared to 2 in June last year), including 3 types of condoms for internal use.
