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May 27, 2015

Rhode Island Study Claims Hook-Up Apps Add to Increase In STDs

PROVIDENCE, R.I.—A recent study by the Rhode Island’s Department of Health shows that cases of sexually transmitted diseases increased significantly in recent years, and hookups acts such as Tinder could be partly responsible. In an article published by CNN Money,  the uptick follows a national trend. Between 2013 and 2014, syphilis cases increased by 79 percent, HIV infections were up 33 percent and gonorrhea reports increased by 30 percent; the study also shows reports of STDs for young adults are growing at a faster rate than the rest of the population. The results are similar to those from a 2013 New York University study that found sexual encounters arranged through Craigslist contributed to a 16 percent increase in cases of HIV cases in 33 states between 1999 and 2008. The Rhode Island Health Department said better testing and high-risk behaviors—including sexual encounters from social media and hookup sites including Tinder, Grinder and others—are contributors to the increased STD reports. "These new data underscore the importance of encouraging young people to begin talking to a doctor, nurse, or health educator about sexual health before becoming sexually active and especially after becoming sexually active," said Rosemary Reilly-Chammat, EdD, RIDE HIV/AIDS sexuality specialist. "It's never too early to learn about making HIV and STD testing part of routine healthcare. Doctors and nurses are trained to discuss sensitive topics like sex, and conversations with them are confidential. Health educators at schools or community health centers are great resources too." For the complete press release from the Rhode Island Department of Health, click here.

 
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