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USAID HIV prevention brief - The ABCs of HIV prevention
USAID Brief. August 2003.
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Abstaining from sexual activity, mutual monogamy, and condom use are three key behaviours that can prevent or reduce the likelihood of sexual transmission of the HI-virus. These behaviours are often included together under a comprehensive "ABC" approach - A for abstinence (or delayed sexual initiation among youth). B is for being faithful (or reduction in number of sexual partners), and C for correct and consistent condom use, especially for casual sexual activity and other high-risk situation.
Understanding and effectively promoting these behaviours are crucial elements in combatting the spread of HIV/AIDS. Based on a growing body of evidence from a number of developing countries, USAID supports the ABC approach because it can target and balance A, B, and C interventions according to the needs of different at-risk populations and the specific circumstances of a particular country confronting the epidemic.
The full brief can be downloaded on the righthand side of this page |
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