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For many years, Iceland has been ranked as the most "gender-equal" country in the world. According to a 2018 report by the World Economic Forum, Iceland had closed 85% of its overall gender gap.<ref>[http://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_GGGR_2018.pdf World Economic Forum: The Global Gender Gap Report 2018]</ref> | For many years, Iceland has been ranked as the most "gender-equal" country in the world. According to a 2018 report by the World Economic Forum, Iceland had closed 85% of its overall gender gap.<ref>[http://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_GGGR_2018.pdf World Economic Forum: The Global Gender Gap Report 2018]</ref> | ||
==Contraception== | ==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ||
'''General Note:''' There are many types of contraceptives, also known as "birth control," including IUDs, oral contraceptives, patches, shots, and condoms, etc. If you would like to view a full list, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control here]. | '''General Note:''' There are many types of contraceptives, also known as "birth control," including IUDs, oral contraceptives, patches, shots, and condoms, etc. If you would like to view a full list, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control here]. | ||
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===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
==Emergency Contraception== | ==Emergency Contraception (Morning after Pill)== | ||
'''Important Notes:''' Emergency contraception may prevent pregnancy for three days (72 hours) and sometimes five days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. Take EC '''as soon as possible''' after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy. If you don't have access to dedicated EC, oral contraceptives can be used as replacement EC, but remember the following: 1) Only some contraceptives work as EC 2) Different contraceptives require different dosages and time schedules to work as EC 3) You must only use the first 21 pills in 28-day packs and 4) They may be less effective than dedicated EC. For general information on emergency contraceptives, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/morning-after-pill-emergency-contraception here] and [http://ec.princeton.edu/info/ecp.html here]. | '''Important Notes:''' Emergency contraception may prevent pregnancy for three days (72 hours) and sometimes five days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. Take EC '''as soon as possible''' after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy. If you don't have access to dedicated EC, oral contraceptives can be used as replacement EC, but remember the following: 1) Only some contraceptives work as EC 2) Different contraceptives require different dosages and time schedules to work as EC 3) You must only use the first 21 pills in 28-day packs and 4) They may be less effective than dedicated EC. For general information on emergency contraceptives, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/morning-after-pill-emergency-contraception here] and [http://ec.princeton.edu/info/ecp.html here]. | ||
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It is difficult to find recent data on HIV rates in Iceland. There are no rates available from UNAIDS or the CIA World Factbook (as of March 2019) However, we do know that 24 people were diagnosed with HIV in 2015, and 13 people were diagnosed in 2013. While these rates are low, they do show an increase in diagnoses.<ref>[https://gayiceland.is/2017/rapid-hiv-hepatitis-c-tests-available-iceland-first-time/ RAPID HIV AND HEPATITIS C TESTS AVAILABLE IN ICELAND FOR THE 1ST TIME]</ref> Furthermore, in 2017, it was estimated that about 230 were on ART, according to UNAIDS.<ref>[http://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/iceland ICELAND 2017, HIV and AIDS Estimates]</ref> | It is difficult to find recent data on HIV rates in Iceland. There are no rates available from UNAIDS or the CIA World Factbook (as of March 2019) However, we do know that 24 people were diagnosed with HIV in 2015, and 13 people were diagnosed in 2013. While these rates are low, they do show an increase in diagnoses.<ref>[https://gayiceland.is/2017/rapid-hiv-hepatitis-c-tests-available-iceland-first-time/ RAPID HIV AND HEPATITIS C TESTS AVAILABLE IN ICELAND FOR THE 1ST TIME]</ref> Furthermore, in 2017, it was estimated that about 230 were on ART, according to UNAIDS.<ref>[http://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/iceland ICELAND 2017, HIV and AIDS Estimates]</ref> | ||
There are protocols and rules in place for HIV testing. Anyone can get an HIV tests, and these tests are free. Pregnant women are offered HIV tests during their pregnancy, but nobody will be tested to tests against their will. You can receive an HIV test at any doctor's office, and the test results will be confidential.<ref name="icelandichealth_hiv">[https://www.landlaeknir.is/servlet/file/store93/item18575/HIV_enska.pdf Icelandic Directorate of Health - Facts about HIV and AIDS]</ref> | |||
You can read a personal account of getting an STI test [https://grapevine.is/mag/column-opinion/2015/11/05/the-ultimate-walk-of-shame-std-testing-in-reykjavik/ here]. | |||
===Testing Facilities=== | ===Testing Facilities=== | ||
* Health care centres in Iceland | |||
* Department for Skin Disease and Sexually Transmitted Diseases: LandspitaliHaskolasjukrahus (LSH), Þverholt 18, 105 Reykjavik, telephone: 5436050 (By appointment) | |||
* Outpatient ward for infectious diseases LSH, Fossvogur, 108 Reykjavik, telephone: 543 2040 (By appointment) | |||
* LSH Laboratory, Fossvogur, telephone: 543 5600. You can get a test without an appointment, any weekday between 8:00 and 18:00 hours. | |||
===Support=== | ===Support=== | ||
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===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
* Anyone can get HIV tests in Iceland, and they are free to charge.<ref name="icelandichealth_hiv" /> | |||
* In the summer of 2018, the Icelandic Medicine Pricing and Reimbursement Committee approved to subsidize costs for Emtricitabine/Tenofovir disoproxil Krka for people with HIV.<ref>[https://icelandmonitor.mbl.is/news/politics_and_society/2018/08/09/a_victory_for_hiv_positive_people_in_iceland/ "A victory for HIV positive people in Iceland"]</ref> | * In the summer of 2018, the Icelandic Medicine Pricing and Reimbursement Committee approved to subsidize costs for Emtricitabine/Tenofovir disoproxil Krka for people with HIV.<ref>[https://icelandmonitor.mbl.is/news/politics_and_society/2018/08/09/a_victory_for_hiv_positive_people_in_iceland/ "A victory for HIV positive people in Iceland"]</ref> | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* Dr. Svanhvít Hekla Ólafsdóttir: "The most recommended gyno in all the foreigner’s groups and among my Icelandic and immigrant friends is Svanhvít Hekla at [http://domusmedica.is/index.php Domus Medica]." - Reykjavik, May 2019 | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Iceland, parents are entitled to 13 weeks of unpaid maternity or paternity leave.<ref>[https://www.island.is/en/family/having_a_baby/maternity_paternity_leave_and_parental_leave/ Maternity/paternity leave and parental leave]</ref> Reports state that Iceland lags behind other Nordic countries in providing comprehensive parental leave.<ref>[https://www.icelandreview.com/news/iceland-lags-behind-nordics-on-parental-leave/ Iceland Lags Behind Nordics on Parental Leave]</ref> | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
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You can read the details of the [https://www.althingi.is/lagas/nuna/1975025.html 1975 law here]. | You can read the details of the [https://www.althingi.is/lagas/nuna/1975025.html 1975 law here]. | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | |||
===Costs=== | |||
==LGBTQ Health== | |||
===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
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==List of Additional Resources== | ==List of Additional Resources== | ||
===Government Organizations | ===Government Organizations=== | ||
* [https://www. | |||
*[https://www.landlaeknir.is/ Directorate of Health] | |||
* [https://www.jafnretti.is/ Center for Gender Equality]: a national bureau in charge of administering the Act on Equal Status and Equal Rights of Women and Men No. 10/2008 | * [https://www.jafnretti.is/ Center for Gender Equality]: a national bureau in charge of administering the Act on Equal Status and Equal Rights of Women and Men No. 10/2008 | ||
* [http://mark.hi.is/home MARK]: The Center for Diversity and Gender Studies at the University of Iceland | * [http://mark.hi.is/home MARK]: The Center for Diversity and Gender Studies at the University of Iceland | ||