Let communities lead the HIV/Aids battle
As a continuation of the theme of World Aids Day in 2023 – “Let communities lead” – the focus of this year’s summer school was on the role of effective community engagement in the fight against HIV/Aids.
Communities and youth are key changemakers in overcoming HIV/Aids
THE 2023 THEME for World Aids Day – “Let communities lead” – emphasised the critical role that communities play in making progress towards overcoming Aids. This acknowledgement of the strategic position of communities to connect people, build trust, facilitate change and enforce accountability was also the theme of the recent annual summer school for the flagship programme of the Africa Centre for HIV/Aids Management at the university.
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MPhil graduation 2023: Meet the new HIV/Aids management advocates
THIS YEAR five of the Africa Centre’s students graduated with an MPhil in HIV/Aids Management. In line with global trends in concentrating on key and vulnerable populations in the fight against HIV/Aids, the research topics of all the graduates focused on the youth or young women.
Overcoming HIV/Aids in Africa: local resource mobilisation and gender issues are critical
“AIDS IS NOT OVER: Address inequalities; accelerate inclusion and innovation”. This was the theme of the 22nd International Conference on Aids and STIs in Africa (ICASA), which took place in Zimbabwe from 4 to 9 December 2023.
Cross-disciplinary workshop commemorating World Aids Day illustrates the value of collaboration
On 28 and 29 November, the Faculties of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) and Theology jointly hosted a consultative workshop about the role of faith-based organisations (FBOs) in health management. The event provided a platform for representatives from these disciplines to review, engage and collaborate on the topical issue of community health and opportuntuties and gaps relating to the involvement of FBOs.
Key considerations in designing a student-centred HIV/Aids course curriculum for a community-based college in Cape Town, South Africa
Student: Chipo Zininga Country: Zimbabwe HIV/Aids remains a persistent public health concern in South Africa, significantly impacting the socioeconomic landscape of township communities. HIV/Aids education served as a vital tool in community protection by disseminating information on disease transmission. In some centres, the suitability of HIV/Aids course curricula for township communities remained unassessed. This study aimed to evaluate […]
The contribution of sex education as a strategy for the prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among female adolescents in Dunoon, Cape Town
Student: Eunice Mputu Tshiakambila Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo At the time of study, South Africa had the highest HIV/Aids prevalence in Africa, with young HIV-positive females posing a significant risk of transmission due to insufficient precautions. The combination of early unplanned pregnancies and HIV transmission was exacerbated by inadequate sex education for female teenagers. To address […]
Young people’s perceptions about participation in HIV edutainment in the uMkhanyakude district, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Student: Makhosazane Promise Ntombela Country: South Africa Edutainment plays a significant role in promoting health awareness in communities, yet young individuals often exhibit reluctance to engage in such activities. Community roadshows addressing health issues such as HIV/Aids, TB and STIs encounter resistance, particularly among youth. This study aimed to explore young people’s perceptions of participating in HIV edutainment, […]
Healthcare service provider support for the implementation of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) as a key population in implementing facilities in Soweto, South Africa
Student: Hope Themba Mabaso Country: South Africa This research investigated the determinants influencing support for the implementation of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in two healthcare clinics in Soweto, South Africa. The study employed a tailored questionnaire administered to 40 nurse-initiated management of antiretroviral therapy (NIMART) professional nurses. Limitations included convenience sampling, a […]