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DOCN M94A2201
TI The response of the Muslim community in Uganda to AIDS education.
DT 9412
AU Kagimu M; Munyagwa R; Marum E; Islamic Medical Association, Kampala.
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):358 (abstract no. PD0040). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370374
AB OBJECTIVES: To monitor the attendance to education sessions, the
attitude to condom use, and the births and miscarriages outside
marriage, during an AIDS education intervention. METHODS: Data was
collected from peer educators using regular monitoring forms in two
pilot districts. Focus group discussions were periodically held to
assess the attitude towards condom use. RESULTS: By the end of the first
18 months of the intervention 78% of the targeted community had accepted
to receive regular AIDS education. The Imams (Mosque leaders) estimated
that the percentage of births and miscarriages outside marriage reduced
from 35% to 20%. There was initial resistance to condom education and
use, but this was overcome one year after the intervention. CONCLUSIONS:
The intervention contributed to a positive change of attitude towards
condom use and a reduction in extra marital conceptions. This should be
reinforced and expanded to similar communities.
DE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PREVENTION & CONTROL Attitude
Condoms *Health Education Human *Islam *Sex Education Uganda
MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).