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DOCN M94A2206
TI Reaching the 'invincible' cult members with AIDS education.
DT 9412
AU Adegboye A; Eze E; Ojo O; Faculty of Dentistry, College of Health
Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo; University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):357 (abstract no. PD0033). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370369
AB ISSUE/PROBLEM: Promoting AIDS prevention among cult membership is
perceived to be difficult if not impossible due to their seeming
invincibility and their adherence to initiation ceremonies and exchange
of blood among members. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: Following the death of
A.S.F., a member of Pyrates Confraternity in OA University, Ile-Ife
Nigeria of complications of AIDS in January 1993, an indirect link was
made with other members, leaving pamphlets on AIDS prevention in their
meeting place. Also, they were encouraged to call on a telephone number
(local AIDS Support Group) provided if they have questions. RESULTS:
Under the 'occult' atmosphere of our link, 12 out of 17 remaining
members individually talked to us on telephone, 10 found our pamphlets
useful and 5 volunteered for anonymous, unlinked HIV serology test. All
5 were HIV negative (ELISA). One member was no longer willing to 'mix
blood' with a new member of unknown HIV status. LESSON LEARNED: By
maximising opportunities and with appropriate strategies, it is possible
to reach out with AIDS preventative efforts to all sectors in the
community.
DE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PREVENTION & CONTROL/ TRANSMISSION
AIDS Serodiagnosis Blood *Health Education Human Nigeria Occultism
MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).