Sexual Health Outreach Ireland: Misinformation and Teens in Ireland on Independent.ie

Sexual health outreach Ireland: the programme “Debunking The Myths” highlights the critical issue of misinformation which significantly impacts today’s youth with many young individuals who are relying on TV and the internet as their primary sources of information. Social media platforms, unfortunately, often provide unreliable content that perpetuates myths and inaccuracies. Compounding the issue, numerous sources lack an Irish context, rendering them irrelevant to the specific needs and experiences of teenagers in our nation. It is imperative that we address this crisis head-on to ensure that Irish teens have access to accurate, tailored information about sexual health.

 Independent.ie journalist Jamie Concannon published a piece to accompany the website’s Podcast for SFI Science Week. “From hosting Q&A sessions with subject matter experts to explaining how the copper coil actually works and dispelling the biggest myths surrounding sexual health, everything is encompassed by the work of the Debunking The Myths programme. Such efforts are invaluable when it comes to stopping the younger generation from falling victim to unverified information.” This article featuring our sexual health education outreach programme for senior cycle post-primary students, highlights quotes from and a synopsis of the podcast, to read the full piece follow the link in the heading.