Sex education and HIV prevention

The Communication Initiative provides a summary of a major review: “What HIV Programs Work for Adolescent Girls?” The authors look at several interventions, including sex education (see below). The full text is available here:

http://www.comminit.com/hivaids-youngpeople/content/what-hiv-programs-work-adolescent-girls

‘Providing comprehensive sex education: “[B]efore the onset of sexual activity [providing sex education] may be effective in preventing transmission of HIV by increasing age at first sex and for those who are sexually active, increasing condom use, testing, and reducing the number of sexual partners….The quality of sexuality education is as important as its provision; fidelity to successful components must be maintained. Training for teachers to conduct age-appropriate participatory sexuality education, which can improve students’ knowledge and skills, is essential.” The research recommends combining education with accessible and youth-friendly health services.’

Let’s build a future where people are no longer dying for lack of healthcare knowledge: Join HIFA www.hifa2015.org