AEGiS-BKREV: Treasuring the Gift: How to Handle God's Gift of Sex: Sexual Health Learning Activities for Religious Youth Groups

(BKREV) Treasuring the Gift: How to Handle God's Gift of Sex: Sexual Health Learning Activities for Religious Youth Groups

Andrew Hobbs, 8 Hapton St., Ashton, Preston PR2 2JL, United Kingdom with the Lusaka Interfaith HIV/AIDS Networking Group and the Project Concern International (Zambia). 141p., illus. Write for price or e-mail Andrew Hobbs at andhobbs@btinternet.com.
by Mizzeck Banda, Albert Canteen, Holo Hachonda, Andrew Hobbs, Ibrahim Iman, Lameck Kasanga, Nancy Makumba, Richard Mambwe, Percylina Mubanga, Francis Mulenga Fube, Nyambe Mwansa, Mary Simasiku, Helen Tembo, Abdullah R. Zulu. 1998?

"HIV prevalence in Zambia is 15% in rural areas and 25% in urban areas, some of the highest rates in the world." This book is an attempt to provide ideas for youth meetings in which participants can examine and disprove the myths that surround HIV, challenge the unhealthy attitudes, and practice life-skills. The religious groups in Zambia are spearheading this effort as is the Lusaka Interfaith HIV/AIDS Networking Group. "The book contains 18 suggestions for youth meetings, grouped under 10 topics. Each activity is supported by background notes for leaders, to enable them to give accurate information on each topic." This is one of only a handful of religious books published in the world that advocates the use of condoms to prevent STDs, including HIV/AIDS.

The 9 major ideas that are presented as ideas for youth meetings are: "Male-Female Relationships and God's Plan for Sex," "Making Good Decisions," "Communication Skills," "Positive and Negative Peer Pressure," "Recognising Dangerous Behaviour and Situations/Skills of Self-Control," "Puberty, Sex and Reproduction," "Pregnancy and Abortion," "Sexually Transmitted Infections, HIV/AIDS and How to Prevent Them," and "Living Positively with HIV."

Religious groups throughout the world need to take their heads out of the sand and recognize the importance of safer sex which includes the use of condoms. This book could well be a model for all organizations. It speaks in plain language and does not try to dance around the issues. Religious practices are recognized but they provide an insight into the realities of the individuals who need to be educated. A recommended book for all academic libraries.

Keywords: Prevention; Education; Religious Aspects; Zambia)

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