I Am Just a Satellite
Just had a conversation that put into perspective just how far we need to go with health education, everywhere."Well condoms can't prevent HIV, right? Isn't it small enough that it goes right through?"
Often it is perceived that HIV prevention is a strategy that is a one-time shot. You teach someone the facts once and that's it. Unfortunately, the more experience I get in the area, the more I begin to think that this isn't the case. Even though information may not be new in the field (or even truthful), if an individual hears something new from a friend, it is the latest information for them, sometimes perceived to trump facts they have gotten in the past.
Interesting to consider as more dollars flow towards care and treatment. Not saying that they shouldn't as that clearly has its own merits and acts as somewhat of a prevention strategy in its own right, but something to consider.
posted by Burbs @ 8:35 PM
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