“Teenagers” are sick with venereal disease, with “syphilis” increasing 3 times. Less than 40% use condoms consistently. The Department of Disease Control has opened channels for purchasing condoms and HIV testing kits, along with “automatic beverage vending machines” to increase convenience and reduce Embarrassed, stigmatized, dare to use more. Piloted at 10 locations throughout Bangkok, including department stores, universities, and communities. Found out of stock quickly
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 an automatic condom dispenser on February 15 at the amphitheater, LG floor, Siam Square One. Bangkok. The department has discussed with the private sector that operates vending machines for drinks and snacks. Currently, there is 1 company, Sunvending Technology Public Company Limited, that will try to implement CSR as an example. By bringing condoms and an HIV self-test kit. Put it in the said cabinet and be able to use it for free, piloting it at 10 locations throughout Bangkok, including department stores, universities, and communities because of the HIV self-test kits. NHSO is already included in everyone’s benefits package. Meanwhile, condoms are purchased by the Department and NHSO to distribute annually. But there is a problem with distribution. Therefore, it is necessary to cooperate with the private sector. In the matter of helping distribute through automatic beverage dispensers.
“Previously, condom vending machines were set up in men’s restrooms. In a hotel where money is paid The booths were all broken. After a while, people didn’t dare use them. When we used the vending booths to set up in public places, Take only condoms and take a self test for HIV specifically. People were embarrassed and didn’t dare to go and press. Even in a convenience store, I still look left and right. So we put in 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 went in to get drinks, snacks, or anything, where they could get condoms and test kits for free. Unless you buy water or food, you will lose money,” Dr. Thongchai said.
Dr. Thongchai said We have a trial installation of 2 cabinets at Siam Square One. and Bangkok Thonburi University Since February 12th It appears that it 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 people to use condoms. Because nowadays sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise. Especially in the youth group Because people are not afraid of pregnancy By choosing to use the birth control method of implanting a single contraceptive needle. Therefore do not use condoms. The department needs to campaign on condom use. Helps prevent sexually transmitted diseases as well, not only preventing pregnancy.
For the situation of sexually transmitted diseases There is a tendency to continually increase. especially physilis disease It was found that the morbidity rate in 2023 increased 2 times from 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 unsafe sex. This is consistent with behavioral surveillance data related to HIV infection in 2019 that found that youth had a condom use rate the last time they had sex of only 80% and used condoms consistently every time they had sex with their boyfriend or girlfriend. and less than 40% of lovers
Condom anytime, anywhere (Condom anytime, anywhere) is considered a new solution. enter into society There will be no new way to proceed with any matter. Go in and take action. If you do it the same way, the results will be the same, such as an HIV self-test kit. I want people to understand the new HIV issue. You must dare to check. In the past, they may have been afraid of being examined. I’m afraid it’s because I don’t have medicine. Infected and then died 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 not like in the past when people thought that if they got infected they would die. However, they must not have risky behavior in order to get infected. By using condoms when having sex. You must change your thinking to fear of contracting the disease. But it’s not a fear that if you get infected there will be no treatment. Because if you check yourself and find an infection You can see a doctor to confirm the results. If the result is positive, they receive treatment. Take medicine to take regularly. Sick people live longer than normal people.
“It is important to understand that condoms are easily accessible. Today is to prevent disease. Do not encourage teenagers to have sex. But it is an operation to provide knowledge and access to prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. Because society has changed. From the past, teenagers used condoms to prevent pregnancy because they were afraid of pregnancy. Currently, there is no fear of this. because other methods of pregnancy prevention were used Therefore, we must provide knowledge about condom use. To prevent sexually transmitted diseases,” said Dr. Thongchai.
Dr. Atthaphon Limpanyalert, Deputy Secretary-General of the NHSO, said that Valentine’s Day falls on February 14 every year or “Love Day”. The NHSO would like to join in supporting the Department of Disease Control. Valentine’s Day campaign 2024 “Juicy love, finished with a condom: Condom anytime, anywhere” which prevents the problem of unplanned pregnancy. 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 Thai people’s rights to treatment to prevent unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. including birth control services such as birth control pills emergency contraceptive pill Birth control injections and implantable birth control pills, etc., and condom services.
For the birth control pill service It is a service for Thai women between the ages of 15-59 years, no more than 3 panels at a time, no more than 13 panels per person per year. Services can be received at National Health Security System service units, including primary care units that participate in the project. Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital (Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital), Government Hospital, Public Health Service Center Warm Community Clinic medical clinic Nursing and midwifery clinics and drug stores, etc. There are 2 ways to receive services as follows:
1. Receive services through the Paotang application. Select from the health bag menu. Click on rights to good health and disease prevention. Click on birth control pills Information regarding service conditions will appear. Then click to view service units. You can search for a service center and make an appointment to receive birth control pills. After that, go pick up birth control pills at the service center on the appointed date in the system.
2. In the case of not having a smartphone Please bring your ID card. Come complete the registration. To receive birth control pills at 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 all rights nationwide who can receive the service. You will receive 10 condoms at a time per person/week, not more than 52 times per person per year. There are 4 sizes to choose from: 49 mm., 52 mm., 54 mm., and 56 mm.
As for the steps for receiving condoms Services can be received at the service units in the National Health Insurance System as mentioned above as well. By registering through the Paotang application, similar to how to receive birth control pill services. Select the health bag menu Click on the right to good health and disease prevention. and click on condoms Select a service unit and make an appointment to receive service. Then go pick up condoms on the appointed date.
You can also bring your ID card to receive condoms through “Love Pang Love Safe’ automatic condom dispenser as well, which is a collaboration with Sabai Technology Public Company Limited By setting up service booths at 16 points as follows:
Chonburi 5 service points: Pattaya City Hospital Bali Hai Pier (2 containers) Central Pattaya, 1st floor, Central Pattaya, 6th floor, Central Marina Pattaya, 1st floor
Pathum Thani 3 service points: Rangsit University Pharmacy building Rangsit City Village (Bang Thong Flats) and Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University (Nursing building)
Bangkok 4 service points: Thammasat University Tha Phrachan, Areerak Medical Clinic, Khlong Toei, Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon Phra Nakhon Commercial Center (Faculty of Business Administration in front of the hospital room), Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon North Bangkok Center (in front of the Computer Technology Department nursing room) and Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon, Thewet Center (Building 4, next to the nursing room)
Nonthaburi 1 service point: Ton Sak Market, Bang Kraso Subdistrict, Mueang District
Saraburi 1 service point: Suk Anan Park Department Store, Saraburi in the system
2024-02-14 08:54:00
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