HOW CHLAMYDIA CAN BE PREVENTED AMONG ADOLESCENT IN ENGLAND

How chlamydia can be prevented among adolescent in England

How chlamydia can be prevented among adolescent in England

What is chlamydia?

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a tiny bacterium, Chlamydia trachomatis. If somebody hasn't heard of chlamydia, he/she is in good company - a substantial proportion of the UK population hasn't either. Many people who are at risk of this infection in UK doing really know what it is, or understand it, even if they are aware of the name. Some young women may experience: (Ryan KJ, 2010, 65-78)

cystitis

change in vaginal discharge

Mild lower abdominal pain.

While the discomfort may disappear, the man can still harbour the infection. If in doubt, get tested. Otherwise, you could put yourself at risk of inflamed and swollen testicles, and pass chlamydia on to your partner. (Ryan KJ, 2010, 65-78)

Chlamydia prevention can include abstaining from sex, using protection during intercourse (such as a condom), and getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases at least once a year. Know the symptoms of chlamydia as well, such as burning during urination or discharge. Recognition of the symptoms may also be beneficial in chlamydia prevention and understanding.

Aims and objectives of the dissertation

The aim of the dissertation is to stdy how chlamydia can be prevented among adolescent in England. These are very 'non-specific' symptoms and can be caused by other infections and diseases. If you go to a GP or family planning doctor with these symptoms, make sure you have a chlamydia test. You are entitled to ask for the test if you aren't offered it. In UK men, chlamydia is the most common cause of discharge from the penis. Sometimes chlamydia can cause mild irritation at the tip of the penis (urethra) that disappears after two or three days. Many men will wait to see if the discomfort goes away

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Context and background

In some women chlamydia can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), also know as pelvic infection. It can damage the Fallopian tubes that carry eggs from the ovaries to the womb. The tubes may stop working properly and can become completely blocked. Chlamydia is the most common preventable cause of infertility in women. When the Fallopian tubes are blocked, no pregnancy is possible naturally. One option is IVF (in-vitro fertilisation), but availability on the NHS is patchy and has variable success rates. UK Women with damaged tubes do occasionally fall pregnant, but there is an increased risk of the pregnancy developing in the tubes rather than the womb. This is called an ectopic pregnancy. The tube can split apart causing serious pain and bleeding. This is an emergency, because the bleeding can be life threatening. (Ryan KJ, 2010, 65-78)

Chlamydia Prevention: Abstinence and Being Faithful

The surest way to avoid transmission of any sexually transmitted disease, including chlamydia, is to either abstain from sexual contact or to be in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who has been tested and is known to be ...