In an investigation carried out by Popolin, it was discovered that 52% of Maltese youth do not use contraceptives when engaging in sexual activity. Researching sexual education and resources allocated to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, it was discovered that 43% of males and 61% of females of 15-years-and-up do not mind not using contraceptives such as condoms or pills.
In reference to previous studies concerning the 2018-2019 scholastic year, 31 female students ended up pregnant – 17 of these at 16-years-old, 11 at 15-years-old and 3 at the age of 14. Popolin spoke to PSCD education official Stephen Camilleri, who stated that education regarding these topics should begin at primary as one’s sexual identity begins to develop the course of one’s entire life.
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