Tag Archives: HIV and the youth

Alarm Bells Ring As SA Youth Drown Sorrows In Alcohol

June 10, 2010 – 1:47 pm

Having a drink when you are out and having fun can make you feel really sexy. But remember that alcohol can put you at risk of having sex with someone you wouldn’t have had sex with if you were sober. Alcohol may also lower your judgement and allow you to think (momentarily) that it is [...]

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SA Youth Focus On HIV/AIDS

April 22, 2010 – 9:23 am

South African acting director-general of Health Dr Yogan Pillay says there is no scientific intervention that can discourage people from having multiple partners, a habit which increases the possibility of contracting HIV/Aids, reports Sowetan.

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Newcastle Youth Take Action Against HIV

August 14, 2009 – 12:06 pm

The OneLove Campaign encourages all of us to take action and encourage our families, friends and communities help reduce the spread of HIV by having one sexual partner at a time, and being faithful to that partner. In line with that, we would like to introduce For the Love of NN (Natal Newcastle), a group [...]

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Youth have misconceptions about how HIV is spread

May 12, 2009 – 8:59 am

Youths in the Anglican church in South Africa still have many misconceptions about HIV and how it is spread, despite the number of educational campaigns that have been conducted by various stakeholders, says News24. According to recently concluded research, some young people still believe that HIV/Aids can be transmitted via toilet seats, and the virus [...]

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10 Tips To Survive The Teenage Years

April 29, 2009 – 1:02 pm

The teenage years are a time when we start to change into young men and women. Our bodies and feelings go through a lot of changes. It is a time of growing up. Here are some useful tips  to help you to live a healthy life during your teen years:

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Between Friends (UNTOLD series)

April 29, 2009 – 12:00 pm

Talk about it How do we empower women to make sure that they can make their own money without havingto rely on their lovers for funding?

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MCP increases HIV/AIDS risk among youths

January 23, 2009 – 11:07 pm

This article, which was published by IPP Media, outlines the results of the research on Multiple and Concurrent Sexual Partnerships in Tanzania. Tanzania`s health information project-Femina HIP, in collaboration with the department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Dar es Salaam, has recently engaged in a thorough research on MCP among youths, it [...]

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