Domestic Violence victims are at higher risk in contracting HIV (STDs).

Domestic Violence victims are at higher risk in contracting HIV (STDs).

It makes sense. There is no bargaining power. When you are in abusive relationship it is unlikely that the victim will question his/her partner about infidelity.



11 Facts About Teens and STDs

Nineteen million new STD infections occur each year, almost half of them among young people ages 15 to 24.

10,000 teens are infected by STDs per day, one every eight seconds!

One out of every four sexually active teens has an STD, and one in two sexually active youth will contract an STD by age 25.

In 2006, adolescents and young adults 13-29 years old accounted for the greatest percentage of new HIV infections (34%) than any other age group.

African-American young adults are disproportionately affected by HIV infection, accounting for 60% of HIV/AIDS diagnoses in 13 to 24 year olds in 2006.

An estimated one in five Americans have genital herpes infection, and up to 90% of them don't know it.

Teenagers are more susceptible to human papilloma virus (HPV). Rates of HPV infection in teenagers can be as high as 40%, whereas in the adult population, the rate is less than 15%.

Teens are also more likely to develop precancerous growths as a result of HPV infection, and these growths more likely to develop into invasive cancer.

40% of older adolescents surveyed incorrectly believe that the contraceptive “pill” and “shot” protect against STDs and HIV.

Some young people, including those who have had abstinence education, consider oral and anal sex to be abstinent behaviors and do not realize these behaviors present risks of STD transmission.

Although youth are at higher risk for acquiring STDs, only 1/3 of sexually active teens age 15 to 17, and 1/2 of sexually active young adults ages 18 to 24 say they have been tested for STDs.

Sources:Centers for Disease Control and PreventionKaiser Family FoundationStudents Against Destructive DecisionsCampaign for our Children American Social Health Association