Over half of 18 to 30 year olds have never tested for STIs

12/11/2025 3 min
Over half of 18 to 30 year olds have never tested for STIs

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Over half of 18 to 30 year olds have never tested for STIs. That’s according to a new survey from the HSE.It shows that 7 in 10 find testing stressful, because of the possible implications of having an infection, and are also nervous of the home kits not being discreet.Dr. Derek Freedman is a Specialist Consultant in Sexual Health and Sexually Transmitted Diseases. He joins Ciara Doherty to discuss.