Document 2028
 DOCN  M94A2028
 TI    Adolescence, family life & AIDS education.
 DT    9412
 AU    Nansubuga A; Mugumya H
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):398 (abstract no. PD0200). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370547
 AB    OBJECTIVES: 1. To create self awareness among the youth about
       Adolescence changes and drives which make them vulnerable to HIV
       infection. 2. Help the youth internalize the HIV/AIDS problem and
       consequently devise options that help them avoid it. METHODS: Through
       conducting youth seminars. Sessions involve lecture methods, feedbacks,
       discussion, questions, roleplays, personal testimonies of PWAs, relevant
       film shows, counselling and voluntary testing. RESULTS: It is observed
       that testimonies of PWA have impact. They help the youth internalise the
       risk of HIV infection and many begin to seek HIV tests and practice
       safer sex which are preliminary to behaviour change complex. 14 seminars
       so far have been carried out with a total of 9200 participants of which
       411 opted to test immediately after the sessions. Records at the Centre
       show that from August to 18th December, 1993, 70% of the people that
       tested were the Youth. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: The activity is
       worthwhile and produces desired behaviour change practices. It needs
       regular follow-up to ensure consistance of behaviour change adoption.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PREVENTION & CONTROL/  TRANSMISSION
       Adolescence  *Family Health  *Family Planning  Female  *Health Education
       Human  Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice  Male  Program Evaluation  Sex
       Education  MEETING ABSTRACT

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