“Adolescents” are sick with venereal diseases, with “syphilis” increasing 3 times. Less than 40% use condoms consistently. The Department of Disease Control has opened channels for the purchase of condoms and HIV test kits, along with “drink vending machines” to increase convenience and reduce embarrassment, stigma and the courage to use them more.pilot experiment in 10 locations across Bangkok, including department stores, universities and communities. Quickly found it sold out
On February 14, Dr. Thongchai Keeratihatthayakorn Director General of the Department of Disease Control said that the department is working on condoms anytime, anywhere, piloting the launch of a condom vending machine on February 15 at the amphitheater, LG floor, Siam Square One, in Bangkok. with the private sector operating vending machines for drinks and snacks. There is currently a company, Sunvending Technology Public Company Limited, which will try to implement CSR as an example. Bringing condoms and an HIV self-test kit. Put it in the aforementioned locker and you can use it for free, testing it in 10 locations across Bangkok, including department stores, universities and communities thanks to HIV self-test kits. NHSO is already included in everyone’s benefits package. In the meantime, the Department and NHSO purchase condoms for distribution annually. But there is a problem with the distribution. Therefore it is necessary to collaborate with the private sector. Regarding help in distribution via vending machines for drinks.
“Previously, condom vending machines were installed in men’s restrooms. In a hotel where you pay money The stands were all broken. After a while, people no longer dared to use them. When we used vending machine stands to set up in public places, Only use condoms and self-test for HIV. People were embarrassed and didn’t dare to press. Even in a convenience store I still look left and right. So we installed a vending machine that sells water and snacks and people will dare to go and buy them. Because other people won’t know if they came in to get drinks, snacks or something, where they could have gotten condoms and test kits for free. If you don’t buy water or food, you will lose money,” Dr Thongchai said.
Said Dr. Thongchai We have a trial installation of 2 cabinets at Siam Square One. and Thonburi University in Bangkok From 12 February It seems to have received a very good response. Within half an hour the tank was almost empty. As for the department having to carry out a campaign for the use of condoms. Because today sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise. Especially in the youth group Why people are not afraid of pregnancy Choosing to use the contraceptive method of implanting a single contraceptive needle. Therefore do not use a condom. The department needs to campaign on condom use. It also helps prevent sexually transmitted diseases, not just by preventing pregnancy.
For the situation of sexually transmitted diseases There is a tendency to increase continuously. especially physilia disease It was found that the morbidity rate in 2023 increased 2 times compared to 2018 from the morbidity rate 11 increased to 24.8 per 100,000 people and increased 3 times in the youth group from the morbidity rate 27 .9 increased to 90.5 per 100,000 people. The most common cause is unprotected sex. This is consistent with behavioral surveillance data related to HIV infection in 2019, which found that young people had a condom use rate of only 80% the last time they had sex and used a condom in consistently every time they had sex with their boyfriend or girlfriend. 40% of lovers
Condom anytime, anywhere (Condom anytime, anywhere) is considered a new solution. entering society There will be no new way to proceed with any matter. Come in and take action. If you do it the same way, the results will be the same, like an HIV self-test kit. I want people to understand the new issue of HIV. You must have the courage to check. In the past, they may have been afraid of being examined. I’m afraid it’s because I don’t have any medicine. Infected and then dead But now the treatment has changed. If you take medicine regularly Taking medicine has a very small chance of spreading the virus. even having sex It’s no longer like in the past, when it was thought that if they got infected they would die, but to get infected they don’t have to behave at risk. Using a condom during sexual intercourse. You have to change your way of thinking for fear of contracting the disease. But it’s not a fear that if you get infected there will be no cure. Because if you check yourself and find an infection You can consult a doctor to confirm the results. If the result is positive, they receive treatment. Take the medicine to take regularly. Sick people live longer than normal people.
“It’s important to understand that condoms are easily accessible. Today it is preventing diseases. Don’t encourage teenagers to have sex. But it is an operation to provide knowledge and access to the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. Because society has changed. In the past, teenagers used condoms to prevent pregnancy because they were afraid of pregnancy. There is currently no fear in this regard. because other pregnancy prevention methods have been used Therefore, we must provide knowledge about the use of condoms. To prevent sexually transmitted diseases,” said Dr. Thongchai.
Dr Atthaphon Limpanyalert, deputy general secretary of the NHSO, said Valentine’s Day falls on February 14 every year, aka the “Day of Love”. The NHSO would like to join in supporting the Department of Disease Control. Valentine’s Day 2024 campaign “Juicy love, finished with a condom: Condom anytime, anywhere” which prevents the problem of unplanned pregnancies. and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV infection, gonorrhea, syphilis, etc., under health promotion and disease prevention services National Health Insurance Fund There are benefits that cover all the rights of Thais to treatments to prevent unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases. including birth control services such as birth control pill emergency contraceptive pill Contraceptive injections and implantable birth control pills, etc. And condom services.
For birth control pill service It is a service for Thai women aged 15-59, no more than 3 panels at a time, no more than 13 panels per person per year. Services can be received at the service units of the National Health Security System, including primary care units participating in the project. Sub-District Health Promotion Hospital (Sub-District Health Promotion Hospital), Government Hospital, Public Health Service Center Community Hot Clinic Medical Nursing and Midwifery Clinics, Pharmacies, etc. There are 2 ways to receive services as follows:
1. Receive services via Paotang application. Select from the health bag menu. Click on rights to good health and disease prevention. Click on contraceptive pill Information relating to the conditions of the service will be displayed. Then click to view the service units. You can search for a service center and make an appointment to receive birth control pills. Next, go and collect the birth control pill at the service center on the date established in the system.
2. In case you do not have a smartphone Please bring your ID card. Come and complete your registration. Receive the contraceptive pill at the service units participating in the National Health Insurance System.
As for condom services, in fiscal year 2024, NHSO has prepared 70 million pieces, aiming to serve 4,200,000 people aged 15 years and older nationwide who are eligible to receive the service . You will receive 10 condoms at a time per person/week, no more than 52 times per person per year. There are 4 sizes to choose from: 49 mm., 52 mm., 54 mm. and 56 mm.
Regarding the steps to receive condoms Services can also be received at the service units of the National Health Insurance System as mentioned above. By registering through the Paotang application, similar to how to receive birth control pill services. Select health bag menu Click right for good health and disease prevention. and click on condoms Select a service unit and make an appointment for service. Then go and collect the condoms on the appointed date.
You can also bring your ID card to receive condoms Also “Love Pang Love Safe” condom vending machine, which is a collaboration with Sabai Technology Public Limited Company Setting up service booths in 16 places as follows:
Chonburi 5 service points: Pattaya City Hospital Bali Hai Pier (2 containers) Central Pattaya, 1st floor, Central Pattaya, 6th floor, Central Pattaya Marina, 1st floor
Pathum Thani 3 Service Points: Rangsit University Pharmacy Building Rangsit City Village (Bang Thong Flats) and Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University (Health Care Building)
Bangkok 4 service points: Thammasat Tha Phrachan University, Areerak Medical Clinic, Khlong Toei, Rajamangala Phra Nakhon University of Technology Phra Nakhon Shopping Center (Faculty of Business Administration in front of the hospital room), Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon Central North of Bangkok (opposite the nurses’ lounge of the Department of Information Technology) and Rajamangala Phra Nakhon University of Technology, Thewet Center (Building 4, next to the nurses’ lounge)
Nonthaburi Service Point 1: Ton Sak Market, Bang Kraso Subdistrict, Mueang District
Saraburi Service Point 1: Suk Anan Park Department Store, Saraburi in the system
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