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Document 2189
DOCN M94A2189
TI The response of the Muslim community in Uganda towards the challenge of
the AIDS epidemic.
DT 9412
AU Munyagwa R; Kagimu M; Walakira Y
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):360 (abstract no. PD0047). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370386
AB OBJECTIVES: The Islamic Medical Association of Uganda is carrying out a
pilot project to educate the Muslim community in two districts of Uganda
about AIDS & behaviour change for AIDS prevention. METHODS: Two
districts Mpigi & Iganga with high Muslim populations were selected.
Imams and their Assistants were trained to give AIDS education to the
community for behaviour change through regular family visits. RESULTS:
Imams, their Assistants and the Community are responding positively
towards programmes. Circumcision and ablution of the dead are recognized
possible transmitters of HIV and increased use of gloves and new blades
during these operations is significant. Pressure situations which lead
to risky sexual behaviour are replaced by womens and youth groups
carrying out money generating activities. More condoms are being
distributed though they are still controversial among the Imams.
CONCLUSION: Although the pilot project is still in its infancy, the
encouraging positive response among the Muslim Community and its
participation in the project is a challenge to the implementors and
donors to continue with this project and spread it further in the
country.
DE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PREVENTION & CONTROL/ TRANSMISSION
Female *Health Education Human *Islam Male Pilot Projects Uganda
MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).