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55% of 18 to 30-Year-Olds Have Never Done STI Test

The HSE survey highlights barriers like privacy concerns and stress, with over 360,000 home STI test kits ordered since 2022 and 25,380 positive results reported.

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Fifty-five per cent of 18 to 30-year-olds in Ireland have never tested for an STI, according to a survey by the HSE, which was prompted by a rise in STIs among young people.

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Over half of young adults have never tested for an STI, HSE survey says

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55% of 18 to 30-year-olds have never done STI test

Fifty-five per cent of 18 to 30-year-olds in Ireland have never tested for an STI, according to a survey by the HSE, which was prompted by a rise in STIs among young people.

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RTÉ broke the news in Ireland on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
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