Essays about: "HIV AIDS; youth development;"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words HIV AIDS; youth development;.

  1. 1. Empowerment in the Lives of Peer Educators– A case study of a HIV/AIDS Sports-for-Development NGO in Lusaka, Zambia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

    Author : Maurice Klaehne; [2014]
    Keywords : youth development; HIV AIDS; empowerment; sport for development; public health; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The literature on sport for development has expanded greatly over the past decade due to recent development trends. In particular it has enjoyed success as a peer education based preventative health strategy for many HIV/AIDS affected African countries. READ MORE

  3. 2. The power dynamics of unequal sex : A qualitative study to explore perceptions of gender, power and safe sex behavior in Thailand

    University essay from Avdelningen för socialt arbete och psykologi

    Author : Elin Bengts; Nessica Nässén; [2013]
    Keywords : Gender relations; safe sex behavior; sexual inequalities; HIV AIDS; social norms; power dynamics; social work;

    Abstract : This report was the outcome of a Minor Field Study project, financed by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency and carried out in the areas of Rayong and Pattaya, Thailand. The purpose of the study was to explore how social workers experience gender inequalities and HIV. READ MORE

  4. 3. Condommication

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för strategisk kommunikation

    Author : Lovisa Melnyk; Sanne Kleiner; [2013]
    Keywords : Health communication; behaviour change communication; HIV AIDS; youth; Ghana; interpersonal communication; mass media; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Problem: HIV/AIDS is one of the most challenging health and development issues of modern times. This study takes place in Ghana, which is one of the countries that have made progress in the HIV/AIDS work during the last years. READ MORE

  5. 4. Communicating sexual reproductive health and rights to Zambian youth : A case study of the non-governmental organization Youth Vision Zambia

    University essay from Fakulteten för humaniora och samhällsvetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Anna Dloski; [2013]
    Keywords : Youth; Health communication; HIV AIDS; Empowerment; Communication for development social change; Zambia; Ungdom; Hälsokommunikation; HIV AIDS; Empowerment; Kommunikation för utveckling social förändring; Zambia;

    Abstract : HIV/AIDS is widely spread in Zambia. Numerous organizations work to disseminate information about how individuals can prevent themselves and others from infection. READ MORE

  6. 5. Why is Sexual and Reproductive Health among Youths Continuously a Challenge? - A case study of NGO initiatives in the Lusaka area of Zambia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

    Author : Linnea Stansert; Trine Korsholm Jensen; [2011]
    Keywords : Youth; Sexual and Reproductive Health; Zambia; Lusaka; NGO; Initiatives; Strategies; HIV and AIDS; Adolescents; Young people; Social Ecological theory; Social Cognitive theory; sub-Saharan Africa; Developing countries; STIs; Maternal Mortality; Abortion; Family Planning.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This study explains why Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) among youths continuously pose challenges in the Lusaka area of Zambia, despite multiple Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) targeting this. An embedded case study design was applied and staff and youths engaged in NGOs working with youths’ SRH were main informants. READ MORE