UON HIV/AIDS, drugs substance abuse seminar

Abstract

The above training seminar that was held on June 13 and 14, 2011 at the CCU Unit Hall covered the following areas:  Historical background of HIV/AIDS In 1984 HIV virus was demonstrated to be the causative agent of AIDS and in the same year the first case of AIDS was discovered in Kenya. 38 million people are living with HIV with about 16million men, 16million women and 3 million children. Modes of transmission are: mother to child, sexual intercourse, blood and blood products and sharp objects.  Sex and Sexuality Different cultures and religions have different opinions about sex and sexuality. People know sex and sexuality depending on how they have been socialized. Sexuality is the way we express ourselves and our bodies as male or female and we behave differently at different times and age. Sexual activity should be save in order to protect ourselves from HIV.AIDS.  Behaviour Change Communication Behaviour is influenced by environment. HIV/AIDS affects the most important part of human race, its sexuality. Behaviour change can shift humans from unfavourable or risky to favourable conduct of individual, community or society. Increasing knowledge may not always change behaviour. Create behavioural change by creating awareness that leads to motivation for change and dangers involved. Providing information on HIV/AIDS prevention will lead to sustained new behaviour.