Document 2242
 DOCN  M94A2242
 TI    Rural youths and the AIDS campaign in Burkina Faso.
 DT    9412
 AU    Tankoano F
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):349 (abstract no. PD0004). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370333
 AB    OBJECTIVES: To promote changes in the sexual behavior of young people in
       ten villages. METHODS: Training of 10 youths (5 girls, 5 boys) from each
       village in animation techniques for AIDS and STDs; Training and supply
       to two young men per village on promotion and sale of condoms;
       Motivating youths through profit on condom sales; Creation of village
       theatre groups who perform plays on AIDS/STDs; Organising education
       sessions by young people for young people. RESULTS: 50 youths trained as
       communicators on AIDS/STDs; 2 theatre groups and 2 choral groups
       created; performance of plays in 10 villages; condom usage increased
       from 9% to 18% in one year; 94% of villagers know the AIDS prevention
       methods and 97% are ready to be tested. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS:
       Theatre and traditional folklore are effective means of communication in
       HIV/AIDS campaigns. Their use by youths was crucial for obtaining the
       successful outcome. These theatre presentations can be filmed on video
       and used for education activities in other villages.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PREVENTION & CONTROL  Adolescence
       Burkina Faso  Child  Drama  Female  *Health Education  Human  Male
       Rural Health  Sex Behavior  MEETING ABSTRACT

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