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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
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).