Communicatin with adolescents about AIDS: experience from Eastern and Southern Africa

Abstract

This book presents an assessment of HIV/AIDS communication tools aimed at the youth of eastern and southern Africa. The first half reviews the current status of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the region and its impact on youth and traces the main themes in HIV/AIDS prevention and communication activities. The second half of the book describes the specific programs that were visited in Malawi, Zambia, Uganda, and Kenya. The study documents the types of activities that are being carried out, the difficulties being experienced, and some of the successes achieved. Included is a guide for evaluating HIV/AIDS prevention programs among youth.