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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Ettie_Annie_Rout_-_Project_Gutenberg_eText_16135.jpg|thumb|Ettie_Annie_Rout_-_Project_Gutenberg_eText_16135.jpg]] '''Ettie Annie Rout''' (24 February 1877 – 17 September 1936) was a [[New Zealand]] [[social reformer]] and [[sex educator]] who became a notable figure during [[World War I]] for her work in promoting [[sexual health]] and [[safe sex]] practices among soldiers.<br />
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== Early Life ==<br />
Ettie Rout was born in [[Launceston, Tasmania]], but her family moved to [[New Zealand]] when she was a child. She grew up in [[Wellington]] and later moved to [[Christchurch]]. She trained as a [[typist]] and [[shorthand writer]], which led to her involvement in various social causes.<br />
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== World War I Contributions ==<br />
During [[World War I]], Rout became concerned about the high rates of [[sexually transmitted infections]] (STIs) among soldiers. In 1915, she founded the [[New Zealand Volunteer Sisterhood]], which aimed to provide support to soldiers overseas. She traveled to [[Egypt]] and later to [[France]], where she observed the conditions faced by soldiers.<br />
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Rout advocated for the distribution of [[prophylactic]] kits to soldiers, which included condoms and antiseptic ointments. Her efforts were initially met with resistance from military authorities and the public, but she persisted in her campaign. Her work was eventually recognized, and she was appointed as an honorary officer in the [[New Zealand Army]].<br />
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== Post-War Activities ==<br />
After the war, Rout continued her work in promoting sexual health. She wrote several books on the subject, including ''Safe Marriage: A Return to Sanity'' (1922), which provided practical advice on sexual health and hygiene. She also campaigned for the legalization of [[contraception]] and better [[sex education]].<br />
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== Legacy ==<br />
Ettie Rout's contributions to sexual health and her advocacy for soldiers' welfare have left a lasting impact. She is remembered as a pioneering figure in the field of sexual health and a courageous social reformer.<br />
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== Death ==<br />
Ettie Rout died in [[Rarotonga]], [[Cook Islands]], in 1936. Her work continues to be recognized and studied by historians and health professionals.<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Sexual health]]<br />
* [[World War I]]<br />
* [[New Zealand Volunteer Sisterhood]]<br />
* [[Prophylactic]]<br />
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