These goals are intended to help minimise the incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancy throughout Whanganui by:
The WDHB's sexual health promoter, based in the Public Health Centre, is able to provide advice to colleagues and community organisations on effective health promotion programmes which includes policy work, community action and community development, health education and advocacy.
There are a number of other agencies and groups with an involvement or interest in sexual and reproductive health. These include the Whanganui Sexual Health Network, New Zealand Sexual Health Society (NZSHS) and PASHANZ (Promoters Advocating Sexual Health Aotearoa New Zealand).
Related links
Ministry of Health – Sexual Health website
Body Positive INC website
Positive Women Inc website
New Zealand Aids Foundation website
Youth Services Trust
Whanganui Family Planning website
National Screening Unit website
For more information contact the WDHB’s Public Health Centre on 06 348 1775.
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