新研究突出显示了爱尔兰年轻人在避孕和生育知识方面的差距。 New study highlights gaps in young people's contraception use and fertility knowledge in Ireland.

爱尔兰的ESRI新研究发现,虽然90%的年轻人在第一次发生性关系时使用避孕手段,但40%的男子和32%的妇女并不总是使用避孕手段。 New research from the ESRI in Ireland found that while 90% of young people use contraception during their first sexual encounter, 40% of men and 32% of women do not always use it. 研究显示,人们对生育能力知之甚少,只有21%的男子和37%的妇女正确确定了妇女周期最肥沃的生育时间。 The study showed low knowledge about fertility, with only 21% of men and 37% of women correctly identifying the most fertile time in a woman’s cycle. 同侪影响严重影响初次性活动的年龄,依靠朋友导致较早的性接触。 Peer influence significantly impacts the age of first sexual activity, with reliance on friends leading to earlier sexual encounters. 研究表明,需要改善性健康教育和关于使用避孕措施的公共卫生信息。 The study suggests a need for improved sexual health education and public health messaging on contraception use.