Prevention of STDs

Correctly using male condoms and other barriers like female condoms and dental dams, every time, can reduce (though not eliminate) the risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and viral hepatitis. They can also provide protection against other diseases that may be transmitted through sex like Zika and Ebola. Using male and female condoms correctly, every time, can also help prevent pregnancy.

For more information please call our office at 910-893-7550 or click on the link to view the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) web site condom effectiveness.   *This website provides information for both consumers and public health professionals on the correct use of male and female condoms and dental dams, as well male condom effectiveness for STDs, and links to additional resources.

S.H.O.P is as community outreach program which includes a condom distribution program a prevention strategy that helps increase the availability, accessibility and acceptability of condom use in an effort to prevent HIV/STD.  Local barber shops and salons sites volunteer to participate, our S.H.O.P. sites are listed below: 

 

 Dunn:

  • Another Barber Shop: 614 E. Broad St. Dunn, NC 28334
  • City Barbershop: 109-B W. Edgerton St. Dunn, NC 28334
  • Salon Hair Forté: 1141 W. Cumberland St. Dunn, NC 28334

 

Lillington:

  • Monds’ Elite Styles: 1405 Hwy 27 W. Lillington, NC 27546
  • The Man Cave: 26 W. Front St. Lillington, NC 27546
  • Next Level Hair Boutique: 25 E. Harnett St, Lillington, NC 27546 

Spring Lake:

  • Gametime Barber & Beauty: 6773 Overhills Rd. Spring Lake, NC 28390

 

The Health Department’s SHOP program is based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Cut for Life which engages hair care professionals in HIV awareness and prevention in communities most impact by HIV. For more information click here to view the CDC web site. For more information about S.H.O.P. or how to participate, please contact the Health Education Division at (910) 814-6195.