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| Title: | Tackling HIV/AIDS and Related Stigma in Swaziland through Education |
| Author: | Kanduza, Ackson M. |
| Year: | 2003 |
| Periodical: | Eastern Africa Social Science Research Review (ISSN 1027-1775) |
| Volume: | 19 |
| Issue: | 2 |
| Period: | June |
| Pages: | 75-87 |
| Language: | English |
| Notes: | biblio. refs. |
| Geographic terms: | Swaziland - Eswatini Southern Africa |
| Subjects: | mass education AIDS Health and Nutrition Education and Oral Traditions Peoples of Africa (Ethnic Groups) Politics and Government Medicine, Nutrition, Public Health AIDS (Disease)--Prevention education government policy |
| External link: | http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/eastern_africa_social_science_research_review/v019/19.2kanduza.pdf |
| Abstract: | This paper discusses how the Swazi Government and NGOs in Swaziland have responded to HIV/AIDS between 1986 and 2002. The central strategy has been to use education in various forms in order to change the behaviour of Swazi citizens and non-Swazi residents in the country. This involved adoption of a policy and structures which were informed by research and a variety of field experiences. Through the use of IEC (information, education and communication), peer education and mass education, the Swazi Government has eventually decided to set up specialized bodies and to develop programmes focused on changing the behaviour of young people. The central focus is to develop life styles which reduce risky behaviour and which also avoid risky situations. The central goals of the HIV/AIDS education strategy have been to prevent HIV infection, deal with impact mitigation and eliminate stigma. Bibliogr., sum. [Journal abstract] |
