Sex education is a familiar topic; however, it has not received the attention it deserves, despite its direct impact on the physical and mental health of young people. As attitudes toward sexuality become more open, the desire for experience increases, while knowledge regarding safe sex and reproductive health remains limited. This has led many students to face 'bitter consequences,' such as unintended pregnancies or becoming victims of STIs (sexually transmitted infections).
Understanding these concerns, the SHP Clinic of Hanoi Medical University Hospital, with the support of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), hosted the seminar 'Love Yourself, Protect Yourself' with the hope of contributing to the dissemination of useful knowledge and positive messages about love and sexuality to the youth.
On 27 October 2022, the Youth Union of the School of Preventive Medicine and Public Health (SPMPH), in collaboration with the SHP Clinic and with the support and sponsorship of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), organized a health education seminar on the theme 'Love Yourself, Protect Yourself'. The seminar was a great success with the attendance of the following delegates:- Assoc. Prof. PhD. Le Minh Giang - Head of the Department of Postgraduate Training and Management, Head of the Department of Epidemiology, and Deputy Director of the Center for Training and Research on Substance Abuse - HIV
- Mr. Dang Quang Tan, Member of the University Youth Union Executive Committee, Secretary of the Youth Union of the School of Preventive Medicine and Public Health (SPMPH)
- MSc. MD. Van Dinh Hoa - Lecturer at the Department of Epidemiology, Physician at the SHP Clinic
- MD. Nguyen Duc Khanh - Specialist Physician at the SHP Clinic.
During the seminar, students were not only provided with knowledge about gender, sexual health, and the benefits of safe sex and PrEP, but were also encouraged to openly share their personal stories, listen to the experiences of others, and hear expert opinions, thereby finding appropriate solutions to their own concerns. Furthermore, the atmosphere in the hall became more vibrant as students participated in an engaging Q&A game related to the seminar's theme and received attractive prizes.
On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we would like to sincerely thank the delegates, faculty members, and students for taking the time to attend and contributing to the success of the seminar. We hope that similar health education programs will be organized more frequently in the near future to provide knowledge and outreach to all students nationwide..jpg)
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