The most effective measures to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS
according to Bendavid and Bhattacharya (2009) is effective sex education on the strict
compliance to the three basic preventive components of HIV/AIDS which are abstinence, being faithful and the consistent and
correct use a condom popularly referred as the ABC approach.
according to Bendavid and Bhattacharya (2009) is effective sex education on the strict
compliance to the three basic preventive components of HIV/AIDS which are abstinence, being faithful and the consistent and
correct use a condom popularly referred as the ABC approach.
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Abstinence: The ABC approach encourages young adults to delay “sexual
debut” (age of first sexual intercourse), or to use abstinence until
marriage. This is the most effective way to avoid HIV infection, as advocated
as the ideal by Christianity and Islam.
Abstinence: The ABC approach encourages young adults to delay “sexual
debut” (age of first sexual intercourse), or to use abstinence until
marriage. This is the most effective way to avoid HIV infection, as advocated
as the ideal by Christianity and Islam.
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Being Faithful: In addition to abstinence, the ABC approach encourages the elimination
of casual or other concurrent sexual partners and to practice fidelity within
their marriages and other sexual relationships. This reduces has consistently
being proven to reduce exposure to HIV.
Being Faithful: In addition to abstinence, the ABC approach encourages the elimination
of casual or other concurrent sexual partners and to practice fidelity within
their marriages and other sexual relationships. This reduces has consistently
being proven to reduce exposure to HIV.
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Consistent and Correct Use a Condom: The final component to the ABC approach is
“correct and consistent condom use.” While understanding the benefits
of abstinence, youths and adult are instructed how to apply and use a condom.
This is an example of risk reduction during cases when risk elimination is not
practiced. Students are also taught that condoms do not protect against all
forms of sexually transmitted diseases.
Consistent and Correct Use a Condom: The final component to the ABC approach is
“correct and consistent condom use.” While understanding the benefits
of abstinence, youths and adult are instructed how to apply and use a condom.
This is an example of risk reduction during cases when risk elimination is not
practiced. Students are also taught that condoms do not protect against all
forms of sexually transmitted diseases.
References
Bendavid, E. & Bhattacharya, J. (2009). “The President’s Emergency Plan for
AIDS Relief in Africa: An Evaluation of Outcomes”. Annals
of Internal Medicine 150 (10): 688–95.
AIDS Relief in Africa: An Evaluation of Outcomes”. Annals
of Internal Medicine 150 (10): 688–95.