HIV Prevention for Young People in Developing Countries: Report of a Technical Meeting
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This 32-page meeting report summarises the presentations and discussions at a July 2003 meeting for HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, and youth development experts titled "HIV Prevention for Young People in Developing Countries".
The meeting consisted of plenary presentations followed by question-and-answer sessions, a youth panel, eight smaller 'breakout' discussion groups on specific topics, and a wrap-up and synthesis session. The event was co-sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Institutefor Youth Development, and YouthNet/Family Health International.
From the Introduction:
"Dr. Nancy Williamson, director of the YouthNet program, introduced the day, explaining the dual objectives of the meeting: to share state-of-the art research and programmatic experiences relating to HIV prevention among young people, and to provide an opportunity for dialogue across groups from different academic disciplines and philosophical perspectives on strategies for HIV prevention among youth.
Dr. Anne Peterson, assistant administrator for the USAID Bureau of Global Health, gave a brief backdrop to the scope of the problem: 12 million young people under age 25 infected with HIV. Young people are the key to HIV/AIDS prevention, she said, and the unprecedented attention U.S. President George W. Bush has given this global public health issue offers opportunities to strengthen HIV prevention programs for youth. USAID has moved from an emphasis on condoms to a new, more balanced 'ABC' approach – combining Abstinence, Being faithful or partner reduction, and Condom use. She said she appreciated having so many faith-based organizations at the meeting, since both her personal view as well as that of the administration is that efforts to combat the epidemic cannot succeed without the involvement of these groups.
Shepherd Smith, president of the Institute for Youth Development, put the issue of HIV/AIDS for young people in the broader context of youth avoiding involvement in five types of risky behavior: alcohol, drugs, sex, tobacco, and violence. The earlier a young person participates in any of these behaviors, the more negative the outcomes, he said. The goal is to help young people develop the skills to make better decisions and avoid those risky behaviors."
Click here to download the meeting report in PDF format. The slide presentations also are available for download in PowerPoint format.
The meeting consisted of plenary presentations followed by question-and-answer sessions, a youth panel, eight smaller 'breakout' discussion groups on specific topics, and a wrap-up and synthesis session. The event was co-sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Institutefor Youth Development, and YouthNet/Family Health International.
From the Introduction:
"Dr. Nancy Williamson, director of the YouthNet program, introduced the day, explaining the dual objectives of the meeting: to share state-of-the art research and programmatic experiences relating to HIV prevention among young people, and to provide an opportunity for dialogue across groups from different academic disciplines and philosophical perspectives on strategies for HIV prevention among youth.
Dr. Anne Peterson, assistant administrator for the USAID Bureau of Global Health, gave a brief backdrop to the scope of the problem: 12 million young people under age 25 infected with HIV. Young people are the key to HIV/AIDS prevention, she said, and the unprecedented attention U.S. President George W. Bush has given this global public health issue offers opportunities to strengthen HIV prevention programs for youth. USAID has moved from an emphasis on condoms to a new, more balanced 'ABC' approach – combining Abstinence, Being faithful or partner reduction, and Condom use. She said she appreciated having so many faith-based organizations at the meeting, since both her personal view as well as that of the administration is that efforts to combat the epidemic cannot succeed without the involvement of these groups.
Shepherd Smith, president of the Institute for Youth Development, put the issue of HIV/AIDS for young people in the broader context of youth avoiding involvement in five types of risky behavior: alcohol, drugs, sex, tobacco, and violence. The earlier a young person participates in any of these behaviors, the more negative the outcomes, he said. The goal is to help young people develop the skills to make better decisions and avoid those risky behaviors."
Click here to download the meeting report in PDF format. The slide presentations also are available for download in PowerPoint format.
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