Document 2189
 DOCN  M94A2189
 TI    The response of the Muslim community in Uganda towards the challenge of
       the AIDS epidemic.
 DT    9412
 AU    Munyagwa R; Kagimu M; Walakira Y
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):360 (abstract no. PD0047). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370386
 AB    OBJECTIVES: The Islamic Medical Association of Uganda is carrying out a
       pilot project to educate the Muslim community in two districts of Uganda
       about AIDS & behaviour change for AIDS prevention. METHODS: Two
       districts Mpigi & Iganga with high Muslim populations were selected.
       Imams and their Assistants were trained to give AIDS education to the
       community for behaviour change through regular family visits. RESULTS:
       Imams, their Assistants and the Community are responding positively
       towards programmes. Circumcision and ablution of the dead are recognized
       possible transmitters of HIV and increased use of gloves and new blades
       during these operations is significant. Pressure situations which lead
       to risky sexual behaviour are replaced by womens and youth groups
       carrying out money generating activities. More condoms are being
       distributed though they are still controversial among the Imams.
       CONCLUSION: Although the pilot project is still in its infancy, the
       encouraging positive response among the Muslim Community and its
       participation in the project is a challenge to the implementors and
       donors to continue with this project and spread it further in the
       country.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PREVENTION & CONTROL/  TRANSMISSION
       Female  *Health Education  Human  *Islam  Male  Pilot Projects  Uganda
       MEETING ABSTRACT

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