Document 1901
 DOCN  M94A1901
 TI    Youth towards development against AIDS.
 DT    9412
 AU    Sserwanga DK; CONCERN, Rakai, Uganda.
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):425 (abstract no. PD0310). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370674
 AB    CONCERN is an Irish Voluntary Organisation struggling with communities
       to cope with the socio-economic consequences of AIDS in Rakai District,
       Uganda. OBJECTIVES: (i)--To provide AIDS Education and promote,
       Behavioural change in the minds of 1000 youth at grass root levels. (ii)
       To encourage the young generation identify possible income generating
       projects through, Needs Assessement to promote self-reliancy. METHODS:
       1. CONCERN village workers helped in identification of active-organised
       youth groups engaged in various activities in Kyotera, Rakai
       District--Uganda. (2) Needs Assessement was made. (3) AIDS Education
       Workshops with 503 youth were conducted and other issues related to AIDS
       discussed. (4) A series of training programmes on Income Generating
       Activities plus other rising social aspects were held. RESULTS: More
       than 500 youth were given AIDS Education Awareness. There are so many
       indicators of, Behavioural change. Increased requests for AIDS Education
       and other specialised trainings. More than 400 youth are engaged in
       Income Generating Projects with improved skills and knowledge. Many
       youth are now self-reliant. CONCLUSION: It has been discovered that
       HIV/AIDS is not a priority subject for the youth, their priorities and
       CONCERNs are good living, recognition, acceptance in society, relation
       ships, future and security. Lastly, youth problems can only be solved
       with their participation in early stages.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PREVENTION & CONTROL  Adolescence
       Adolescent Psychology  *Health Education  Health Promotion  Human  *Sex
       Education  Socioeconomic Factors  Uganda  MEETING ABSTRACT

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