A study of the Status of the provision of sexual and reproductive health services (SRH), including HIV/AIDS information to the youth in Botswana

Moahi, Kgomotso H. Lekau, Ayanda A.

IFLA Council and General Conference / .
(ReLIS:jul:juljin:6678)

Abstract:

Botswana, has embarked upon a strategy to facilitate a nation-wide repositioning of its society in order to be empowered to function effectively “as a healthy” and “an educated and informed nation by 2016”. These ideals are effectively targeting today’s youth as the future leaders. However, statistics show that HIV/AIDS infection is rife amongst the youth. It is assumed that the youth are made vulnerable to HIV infection by lack of correct information on sexuality and relationships, risk taking attitudes and behavior. Indeed, studies have found that young people gather a great deal of SRH related information and knowledge from sources that may not necessarily be reliable (Lekau, 1998; Adeyemi & Tabulawa, 1993: Botswana – YWCA, 1992; Ncube 1999).

Creation: 2005
Keywords: Medicina ; SIDA ; Información a la comunidad ; Africa ; Países en desarrollo

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