Make we talk true,na only God dey save person ooo!some hivpositive patients ar not even as promiscuos has some of us that are negative...we all should protect ourselves and ask for Gods guidance mbok!

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dason4life:


I don't think it is Ignorance but refusal to adhere to the various preventive measures.
Even in Schools, the topic (HIV/AIDS) has been included in the curriculum of some
subjects.


Just my opinion, didn't condemn your view

You opinion is also on point, because ignorance is simply defined as a condition of not been informed or educated about an issue. Many young people are informed about the issue of HIV and AIDS but lack the symptoms of behavioural change. So the strong point is behavioural change and that is the aim, and can also count as an area they really lack information about. So it still arrives at them been ignorant of what HIV prevention really entails.

Sadly most of them are not aware of the various STI's and STD's they can contract in their adolescent sexual exploration.

First,they need to be well sensitized on sex and sexual behavior.Most young people are very indecisive and have complexity handling sexual changes once they reach the age of sexual consciousness,they accept everything that comes with this new stage.

If introduced to sex early,they see it as a norm for pleasure and satisfaction with complete disregard for the dangers of sexually transmitted infections,plus the psychological effects when they we too engrossed in it keeping multiple sexual partners at an early age.

This is why when transitioning into adulthood most people find it hard to keep a safe sexual lifestyle cause of what they've been used to when they were young and the kind of approach they've always had to sex at a very tender age.

Awareness and sex education is the best and most preventive method of controlling the insatiable urges of young people cause then they can be more defined on the sex subject.

chibuzor05:
One of the greatest problems fuelling the spread of HIV, in Nigeria, Africa and most developing countries of the world is ignorance. Many Nigerians, especially the youth, do not have adequate information on HIV&AIDS. Worse still, young people are not encouraged to seek information on HIV especially from adults who may be judgmental and discriminatory. Therefore, to effectively reduce HIV infection, we need to involve young people as agents of behaviour change to reduce risky sexual behaviours like unprotected sex and having multiple sexual partners. Hence, the role of young people in HIV prevention should be greatly encouraged in such affected countries, like the saying goes "there is no knowledge that is not power".

Role of young people in HIV prevention
There are numerous roles young people can play in the prevention of the spread of HIV, we shall be looking at some of them. Young people can contribute as:

a. Peer educators
b. Peer councillors
c. Change agents
d. Assets to their family and community
e. Providers/Linkages for HIV Counselling & Testing (HCT) and Home-based care

a. Peer educators
Young people, who are trained as peer educators, have developed the skills required to provide accurate information to their peers. Accurate information and not just mere myths and misconceptions is greatly needed to curb the spread of HIV, telling them what they should know based on scientific proofs and backgrounds and not what they think is of great importance. And such information can only be spread by trained peer educators.

c. As Peer Counsellor
Young people, who are trained as counsellors, can assist their peers and community members with counselling when required. They can encourage them to go for HCT (HIV counselling and testing). HCT is the entry point to all HIV prevention and care program, it is after knowing your HIV status you will know the next step and decision to take.

b. Change Agents
An informed youth can be a change agent by providing his/her peers with adequate information on HIV and discouraging risky sexual behaviour. Behavioural change (from bad to good) is the aim, and not just mere sayings without positive actions.

d. As Asset to the Family and Community
An informed youth can serve as an asset to their family and community by educating them about HIV & AIDS. And such family/community will be proud of having an informed youth amidst them.

e. Providers/Linkages for HIV Counselling & Testing (HCT) and Home-based care
A well informed young person can encourage people to go for HCT, as well provide home based care for PLHIV (People living with HIV).

Summary
Adolescents and young people constitute a large portion of Nigeria’s population and most countries of the world. They are the most important group in a society and they are a country’s most valuable assets. The period of adolescence is of great consequence in an individual’s life, it should be handled with care. Although young people are one of the most vulnerable groups to HIV infection, they have the potential to act as agents for behaviour change amongst their peers.

Source: http://enhancedfact..com.ng/2015/11/the-role-of-young-people-in-hiv.html

I'm a trained peer educator. if you need my services, holler.
good night.

Even with a condom use a product like Divine 9 Water-Based Personal Lubricant, it helps prevent against gonorrhea and other STIs.

Level Of Awareness And Extent of Prevention Of Hiv And Aids.http://www.projectandresearchwork.com/level-of-awareness-and-extent-of-prevention-of-hiv-and-aids/

The Role of the Family in Prevention of Hiv/Aids among Youths in the Society: A Case Study of Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State

On a worldwide basis, unprotected sexual intercourse is the main route of HIV transmission. More than ninety four percent of infected people got the virus through sexual acts by Terrace Higgin Trust. Therefore, the surest way of preventing HIV is through abstinence from sex. In the case of married individuals with infected partners and for those who cannot abstain and keep to one sex partner, they should use a new condom for every sexual act engaged in...

http://www.scharticles.com/the-role-of-the-family-in-prevention-of-hiv-aids-among-youths-in-the-society/

is not dat d youth are unaware or they dont know anything abouth hiv they are not taking it serious likewise to other std's

hidhrhis:
is not dat d youth are unaware or they dont know anything abouth hiv they are not taking it serious likewise to other std's

That is why we are hammering it on the ears of every one especially the youths with hyperactive hormones.
Prevention is better than cure, HIV doesnt have a cure also it can be managed with antiviral drugs to keep viral load low.

As a healthcare worker and also a trained peer educator trainer. The rate of HIV is very high in our society, I have seen clean looking and fine dudes and babe come to the hospital and are diagnosed HIV positive.

Abstinence is the best option but if you no fit hold body use condoms and limit your self to only one negative partner.