Document 1877
 DOCN  M94A1877
 TI    Sports and cultural activities against AIDS.
 DT    9412
 AU    Ssekayiba EK; Concern-Rakai-Uganda.
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):430 (abstract no. PD0329). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370698
 AB    OBJECTIVES: To stimulate, encourage and support youth through Sports and
       Cultural activities to cope with AIDS effects. METHODS: Identification
       of Sports/Cultural activities done in the area and problems encountered.
       Build up local Clubs/Clans/Societies and committees. The youth gradually
       come together to form Clubs/Socities. They do not only talk about
       Sports/Cultural activities but also discuss about the fatal disease
       AIDS. 20% of the Youth in Rakai District are HIV+. They realize the need
       to know more about HIV/AIDS and request AIDS Education. 12 Groups
       comprising of 503 youth have received AIDS Education. Encourage positive
       youth co-operation against HIV/AIDS infection through training peer
       groups. RESULTS: Local committees/Clubs set up to plan, organize and
       implement activities. Bordom reduced. Time used constructively as there
       are things to occupy youth. Increased motivation to discuss positively
       HIV/AIDS control. Increased youth group requests for AIDS Education
       Seminars/Workshops. Promotion of co-operation, team spirit and
       development of desirable social qualities. CONCLUSION: Promoted
       awareness and reactions on many things that happen in life e.g.
       diseases, poverty, redundancy, orphans etc.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PREVENTION & CONTROL  Adolescence
       Adult  *Health Education  Human  Organizations  Sports  Uganda  MEETING
       ABSTRACT

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