Document 2241
 DOCN  M94A2241
 TI    The role of drama in disseminating AIDS/STD information among youths.
 DT    9412
 AU    Williams D; National AIDS Programme, Freetown, Sierra Leone.
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):349 (abstract no. PD0003). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370334
 AB    OBJECTIVE: To assess the effectiveness of drama in disseminating
       AIDS/STD information among in and out of school youths. METHOD: Baseline
       KABP survey on AIDS/STD/ was conducted among sample of in and out of
       school youths in Freetown. Formation of STOP AIDS drama clubs in
       selected schools and implementation of drama performances for youths.
       Collection of data on condom supplies to youths from the AIDS Control
       Programme Secretariat, Family Planning clinics January-December 1993.
       RESULT: Following a series of drama performances on AIDS/STD, the demand
       for condoms among youths increased by over 70% compared to the base line
       figures obtained during the same period 1992. CONCLUSION: Drama is a
       very powerful communication channel through which AIDS/STD education can
       be effectively disseminated among in and out of school youths and helps
       to promote behaviour change.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PREVENTION & CONTROL  Adolescence
       Child  Condoms  *Drama  *Health Education  Human  Sex Behavior  Sexually
       Transmitted Diseases/*PREVENTION & CONTROL  MEETING ABSTRACT

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