Jean-Paul Ngueya - France
Abstract of the presentation
HIV Prevention in the Fan Zones of the Africa Cup of Nations 2024 Host Cities in Ivory Coast
Co-authors: Marie France Nkuitcheu ( Jeunesse du Monde en Action ) Jennifer Joy Abah ( Jeunesse du Monde en Action) Annie Chiwanza ( Jeunesse du Monde en Action) Mireille Kamdem ( Jeunesse du Monde en Action) Geradin Françis Bamou ( Jeunesse du Monde en Action) Lady Berenice Bissemb Dimodi ( Jeunesse du Monde en Action) Lidam Elizabheth Juanita ( Jeunesse du Monde en Action) Richard Nkunzumukiza ( Jeunesse du Monde en Action)
Branch: Other (Health Mediator)
Issues: Promote behavior change by raising questions and discussions on prevention. Raise awareness of the risks incurred in these moments of strong emotions. Modify collective representations of negative behavior in relation to the transmission of HIV and social representations (examples: "Whatever happens, effective treatments against HIV exist"; "Condom reduces pleasure"; "It is used by sexual vagabonds"; "We no longer die of AIDS"; "You only live once"; "I have difficulty supporting condom use").
Project: Identify fan zones. Train volunteers on the essential themes to be addressed as well as the attitudes and strategies to adopt. Coordinate actors to get messages across. Cleverly approach supporters in order to discuss, distribute prevention materials, put up posters in strategic places. Simply ensure a presence by reminding them of the legitimacy of experiencing their emotions while preserving health.
Lessons learned and their implications: Around twenty actions will be planned. Thousands of people will be exposed to prevention messages. The visibility of prevention tools and discussions with volunteers will increase awareness of risk-taking. Preserving the health of a human being means giving their dreams and resolutions a chance. Despite their different configurations, living spaces are conducive to health promotion.
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