Nigudkar P; International Conference on AIDS.
Int Conf AIDS. 1996 Jul 7-12; 11: 326 (abstract no. Th.C.4451).
ASHA Project, Municipal Eye Hospital, Bombay, India.
Issue: Programme on HIV/AIDS with youth community is effective if issues related to sex, sexuality and lifestyle are concerned. Project: ASHA Project observed that more than 25% of persons attending STD clinic of the project are from the age group of 16-22 years. This experience prompted project to consolidate its efforts on the youth community. "Youth and Lifestyle" programme with college students was one of such efforts. 525 youths from 17 colleges participated in this programme. This was a first effort of its kind with youths in Bombay addressing HIV/AIDS in the context of sex, sexuality and lifestyle. 12 participatory workshops were conducted for understanding various issues related to their concerns of growing up. Stimulating exercises, case studies, role plays, group discussions, were some of the Methods used. For clear conceptualization topics dealt with were body anatomy, HIV transmission, myths and issues of gender sensitivity and vulnerability of women. Result: (1) The programme convinced college authorities for its necessity and they appreciated the efforts made by the project (2) Youth were concerned about topics especially sex, sexuality and vulnerability of the women. (3) T7 scripts received were developed into One Act Plays (4) Three youth groups and college groups started actively participating. Lessons Learned: Working with youth on HIV/AIDS and issues related to sex, sexuality and lifestyle is most important and if addressed properly AIDS prevention activity with this group could be very effective.
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Keywords:
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
- Adolescent
- Behavior
- Female
- HIV Infections
- HIV Seropositivity
- Humans
- Life Style
- Schools
- Sexual Behavior
- Sexuality
- Students
- education
Other ID:
UI: 102220715
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