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DOCN M94A1893
TI The use of sexual words in AIDS health education campaigns.
DT 9412
AU Adu-Sarkodie Y; Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana.
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):427 (abstract no. PD0318). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370682
AB Talking about issues relating to sex in the open or amongst groups has
always been difficult in most African cultures. This is because sexual
matters are deemed to be very personal and therefore done, talked about
or discussed in private. With the advent of AIDS, it has become
necessary in Health Education campaigns to talk about issues relating to
sex organs and sexual practices without offending people or breaching
cultural values. Through workshops involving Health workers and
Community leaders some words for sex organs and sexual practices have
been identified which are culturally acceptable and people do not get
offended with their use. Some involve short descriptions which leave no
one in doubt as to what is being talked about. The use of such
culturally acceptable language has helped a great deal in carrying
across AIDS prevention messages to the population and at the same time
preserved cultural values.
DE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PREVENTION & CONTROL *Communication
Cultural Characteristics *Health Education Human *Sex Behavior
MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).