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Interview 53 - Fiona

Fiona was diagnosed with Chlamydia but all her other STI's test results were negative. She saw the clinic's health adviser who explained about the treatment and provided information and advice. The treatment for Chlamydia consisted of four tablets of Azithromycin 250mg. and she was advised to abstain from sexual intercourse for the next seven days.

  • Background

    Full-time student; single. Fiona and a few friends thought it would be a good idea to go and get tested for STIs. She said there was a lot of awareness...

  • Age at interview 20
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Intervbiew 54 - Victoria

    For the last two years, Victoria's method of contraception has been the implant. She is very happy with the implant and hasn't experienced any side effects such as putting on weight or irregular periods. She thinks it is important to make an informed choice when it comes to contraception.

  • Background

    Victoria recently graduated from university and is currently seeking work. She would like to work with young people in the area of sexual health. Ethnic background’ White British.

  • Age at interview 24
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 55 - Natasha

    Natasha recently graduated from university and does voluntary work for a charity organization. She decided to have the contraceptive implant but after two months started to experience heavy, irregular bleeding. She had it removed and now she uses the contraceptive pill. Natasha thinks that doctors should do more to warn about the ways in which an implant can messed up the menstrual cycle.

  • Background

    Natasha recently graduated from university and does voluntary work for a charity organization. Single. Ethnic background’ Indian

  • Age at interview 25
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 30

    Regarding one night stands, she thinks that they are fine as long as you're careful, single and insist on a condom.

  • Background

    Secondary school student preparing for her A levels. She says that she became more aware of sexually transmitted infections after a friend of hers got Chlamydia.

  • Age at interview 18
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 29

    He went for a check-up to a sexual health clinic run on the premises of a local youth advice centre.

  • Background

    Young gay man who works as a volunteer in a youth group project in the inner city. He plans to go to University and continue his studies.

  • Age at interview 23
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview 31

    Thinks that relationships often start from a one night stand.

  • Background

    Anglo-Spanish young man who has recently moved to the UK. He currently works in a factory and lives in a small town. He says that he has a very good...

  • Age at interview 19
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview 32

    Her mother and siblings have been very supportive since her coming out.

  • Background

    Young lesbian woman who lives with friends and is studying at University. At the time of the interview she was also looking for work.

  • Age at interview 19
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 33

    He sought information and advice from his GP about sexual health but found his GP most unsympathetic. (Played by an actor)

  • Background

    A level student who lives in a small rural town and recently decided to come out to family and friends. Says that he has a very supportive teacher. (Played by...

  • Age at interview 18
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview 34

    She is a volunteer in a sexual health project for young people in an inner city area. (Played by an actor)

  • Background

    Works full time in the administrative sector and lives with her parents. She describes herself as ethnically mixed and she and her boyfriend have been together for five years. (Played...

  • Age at interview 22
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 35

    He has never wear a condom because he does not like them.

  • Background

    He is a young father who lives with his partner and their two small children. At the time of the interview his partner was expecting their third child.

  • Age at interview 21
  • Sex/Gender Male