Sexual and Reproductive Health

Sexual and Reproductive Health

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News
Chlamydia Management Guidelines (30 July 2008)
The Sexual Health Advisory Group to the Ministry of Health has written Chlamydia Management Guidelines with recommendations for the opportunistic testing and treatment of chlamydia.

The Ministry is planning to pilot implementation of the guidelines. Following analysis of the pilot, changes may be incorporated into the guidelines and hard copies of the guidelines will then be widely distributed nationally. We anticipate that national distribution and implementation of the Chlamydia Management Guidelines will occur early in 2009.

A two-page summary of the recommendations is also available.

Sexual Health Advisory Group - call for nominations (21 Feb 2008)
The closing date for nominations is Friday 29 February 2008.

The Ministry of Health reminds New Zealanders not to be complacent about HIV and AIDS (1 December 2005)
Taking responsibility for safe sex behaviour continues to be the best form of protection against disease such as HIV.

The Ministry of Health and the AIDS Foundation have taken the opportunity of World AIDS Day to remind people who are sexually active about the effectiveness of condoms.

Hubba Hubba animation an international winne r (21 June 2005)
A television commercial designed specifically for New Zealand audiences has been shown to have international appeal, scooping a major award for its animation.

The No Rubba, No Hubba Hubba advertisement used in the Ministry of Health's current youth sexual health campaign has won the category for Best 2D Animation For A TV Commercial Over US$15,000 at the Asia Image Apollo Awards 2005 in Singapore.

Effectiveness of Condoms in Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections (15 June 2005)

No Rubba, no Hubba Hubba safer Sex Campaign Stretched (20 May 2005)
The high awareness No Rubba No Hubba Hubba safer sex advertisements will be returning to TV screens soon.

Hubba campaign a hit (February 2005)
The Ministry of Health's sexual health campaign No Rubba, No Hubba Hubba seems to have struck a chord with teens. Positive feedback has been received from young people about the campaign – and in particular the campaign jingle. There are even reports of the 'hubba' song being sung at parties.

New Youth Sexual Health Campaign Pulls No Punches (22 November 2004)
A new television commercial has a strong message for teens, No Rubba, No Hubba Hubba. The commercial is part of the Ministry of Health's campaign to reduce high rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in teenagers. The campaign was launched at Parliament today by the Minister of Health, Hon Annette King.

New sexual health campaign will encourage condom use (media release, 26 August 2004)
The Ministry of Health is developing a sexual health campaign aimed at encouraging sexually active young people to protect themselves when having sex. With New Zealand's rapidly growing rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the campaign provides an exciting opportunity to promote safer sex messages and condom use.

Newsletter
Sexual Health Update
The newsletter for the youth sexual health campaign. The campaign will encourage sexually active young people to protect themselves by using a condom.

Issue 6 of Sexual Health Update

Issue 5 of Sexual Health Update

issue 4 of Sexual Health Update

Issue 3 of Sexual Health Update

Issue 2 of Sexual Health Update

Issue 1 of Sexual Health Update

Sexual Health Advisory Group

Call for nominations
Nominations for the Sexual Health Advisory Group are now open.

Preference will be given to appointing members who are nominated as representatives of key stakeholder organisations, rather than as individuals. We are seeking members who can provide the following expertise and/or perspectives:

psychology (especially in relation to behaviour change on a population level)
adolescent health
consumer views, including of young people, Māori, Pacific and GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender) populations
NGO provider of health promotion and/or sexual health services.

New members to the Advisory Group should have:

a track record of working constructively in multi-disciplinary groups
a good understanding of confidentiality
strong communication skills
an ability to apply a reducing inequalities focus
an ability to think about issues from both an individual and broader population perspective.

There is an expectation that Advisory Group members will make every effort to attend all meetings and allocate sufficient time to become familiar with the work of the Advisory Group and the wider environment within which it operates.

The closing date for nominations is Friday 29 February 2008.

Nominees are asked to complete the form provided below and send it to:

Email: Caroline_Greaney@moh.govt.nz

Post:
Caroline Greaney
Project Manager, Sexual Health
Communicable Diseases and Environmental Health Team
Ministry of Health
PO Box 5013
Wellington.

Nomination Form for the Sexual Health Advisory Group (Word, 35 KB)

More information
If you require further information, please contact Caroline Greaney, Project Manager Sexual Health, Population Health Directorate on (04) 816 4334.

More information on the Group is also provided below.

Purpose
The purpose of the Advisory Group is to provide advice to the Ministry of Health on:

the development of policies and strategies designed to reduce the incidence of STIs and unintended teenage pregnancies
the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies and strategies
research and data to inform the development of effective policies and strategies in relation to sexual and reproductive health
the strategic framework for purchasing sexual and reproductive health services, with a particular emphasis on effective and available services for Māori, Pacific and young people.

In 2007, the Advisory Group was tasked with developing clinical guidelines for the opportunistic testing and treatment of chlamydia. As a result, the current role and membership of the Advisory Group is based around clinical and technical expertise.

Membership
Current membership includes:

Dr Richard Meech (Chair), Infectious Disease Specialist
Dr Edward Coughlan, Sexual Health Physician
Dr Sunita Azariah, Sexual Health Physician
Dr Timothy Blackmore, Infectious Disease Specialist
Rose Stewart, Nurse Advisor, Family Planning
Dr Collete Bromhead, Molecular Biologist
Dr Kerry Sexton, Public Health Medicine Physician, ESR
Dr Michelle Baker, General Practitioner
Dr Alison Roberts, Public Health Medicine Physician, Ministry of Health.

Terms of Reference
The Terms of Reference for the Advisory Group are provided below:

Sexual Health Advisory Group Terms of Reference (Word, 55 KB)

Ministry of Health information

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy - Phase One - : October 2001

Sexual and Reproductive Health - A resource book for New Zealand health care organisations

Youth Sexual Health Campaign 2004/05

The No Rubba, No Hubba Hubba campaign ran from November 22nd 2004 until the end of June 2005.

With the aim of reducing the currently high rates of sexually transmitted infections in teenagers it encouraged sexually active youth to use condoms.

The campaign used a wide variety of media. Television, radio, cinema, magazine and outdoor advertising were all used to convey the 'no condom, no sex' message.

In addition a website www.hubba.co.nz gave young people the opportunity to access more detailed information about sexual health. Sexual health providers around the country played a crucial role in both the development of the campaign and in taking Hubba to over 50 events over the summer.

Safer Sex Evaluation Summary (May 2005)
This summary report evaluates the effectiveness of the summer campaign.

The Hubba Hubba website

The Hubba Hubba website - www.hubba.co.nz contains information about sexual decision-making, safer sex and STIs, as well as contact numbers for
sexual health services.

Visitors tthe site are given the opportunity to rehearse decisions about sexuality and sexual health through
interactive scenarios using the characters from the television commercial.

They have the opportunity to see what the consequences are of different courses of action, such as not using a condom.

Resources

No Rubba No Hubba Hubba Booklet

Safer sex, protection, being careful - whatever you call it - the deal is: become sexually active and don’t want to get a sexually transmitted infection (STI), or get pregnant, then you need to know what to do.

This booklet aims to help you out by giving you some answers and tips to your questions about sex and practising safer sex.

On the last pages you’ll find a list of people to talk to for more information.

Remember: having safer sex and protecting yourself against disease and unplanned pregnancy is your responsibility.

Download the No Rubba No Hubba Hubba booklet

This booklet is also available in hard copy. To order a copy email moh@wickliffe.co.nz or or call 04 496 2277. Please let us know your name, your physical address and how many copies you would like.

No Rubba No Hubba Hubba Poster

Go to information about downloading and viewing PDF documents.

To order a copy of this poster email moh@wickliffe.co.nz or or call 04 496 2277. Please let us know your name, your physical address and how many copies you would like.

Brochures

	You and your teenager - brochure, January 2005 Information to assist Pacific parents to discuss sexual health with their young people.
	Talking with your teenager/rangatahi about safer sex - brochure, November 2004 Information to assist parents to discuss sexual health with their young people.

Health education resources

The following publications are available from the HealthEd website (www.healthed.govt.nz)

	Health & Safety Information for Operators of Businesses of Prostitution Health and safety information for operators of prostitutions in compliance with the Prostitution Reform Act 2003
	Health and Safety Information for Sex Workers Health and safety information for sex workers in compliance with the Prostitution Reform Act 2003
	Information for Clients (sticker) A sticker giving information for clients in compliance with the Prostitution Reform Act 2003
	Information for Clients (poster) This poster contains information for clients in compliance with the Prostitution Reform Act 2003
	Information for Clients (leaflet) This leaflet contains information for clients in compliance with the Prostitution Reform Act 2003
	A Compact Guide to Sexual Health A student booklet for teachers to order in class sets for use with the school sexual health kit
	Teachers Guide to Sexual Health NOT AVAILABLE AS A STAND ALONE ITEM. PDF AVAILABLE FOR PRINTING OFF. Sexuality education for year 9 and 10 students in secondary schools. For teachers use in conjunction with the school sexual health kit.
	What is Gonorrhoea? This pocket size pamphlet is one of a series of information guides on sexually transmitted infections produced by Family Planning. "What is Gonorrhoea?" provides answers to the most common questions about Gonorrhoea. Also contains information on condoms and protection from STIs.
	What is Genital Herpes? This pocket size pamphlet is one of a series of information guides on sexually transmitted infections produced by Family Planning. "What is Genital Herpes?" provides answers to the most common questions about Genital Herpes and also gives information on condoms and protection from STIs.
	What are Genital Warts? This pocket size pamphlet is one of a series of information guides on sexually transmitted infections produced by Family Planning. "What are Genital Warts?" provides answers to the most common questions about genital warts and also gives information on condoms and protection from STIs.
	What are STI Tests? This pocket size pamphlet is one of a series of information guides on sexually transmitted infections produced by Family Planning. "What are STI Tests?" gives information about all STI tests and provides answers to the most common questions.
	Preventing HIV Infection This 10-page pamphlet gives advice on keeping safe from HIV infection, including how it is spread. Condom use is detailed, along with where to go for more information about HIV/AIDS and STIs, and where to go for HIV testing.
	Pregnant? Worried About HIV and AIDS? This leaflet advises about HIV testing in pregnancy, giving the good news that there is treatment to reduce the risk of HIV (the virus that causes AIDS) passing to a baby from a pregnant woman infected with the virus. Gives agencies for further information or HIV testing.

	Pregnant? Worried about HIV and AIDS? The horizontal narrow poster advises about HIV testing in pregnancy, giving the good news that there is treatment to reduce the risk of HIV (the virus that causes AIDS) passing to a baby from a pregnant woman infected with the virus. It is also available in the following languages: Pregnant? Worried About HIV/AIDS? - Tongan Pregnant? Woried About HIV/AIDS? - Maori Pregnant? Worried About HIV/AIDS? - Samoan Pregnant? Worried About HIV/AIDS? - Niuean Pregnant? Worried About HIV/AIDS? - Tokelauan Pregnant? Worried About HIV/AIDS? - Cook Island Maori
""	Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Detailed answers to common questions about this curable infection affecting a woman’s uterus and fallopian tubes are presented in this delicately designed pamphlet.
	Being Safer Sexually Preventing sexually transmissible infections (STIs) is the topic of this detailed folded leaflet opening out into a chart showing the diseases that either affect the genital area or can be passed on through sexual contact.
	First Aid Precautions for Hepatitis B, HIV/AIDS and Other Blood Borne Viruses Six safety precautions are listed in this sticker for placement for health workers’ reference.
	Checklist for HIV Counselling A handy card to help health professionals check they have covered all pre-test and post-test counselling procedures for HIV testing.