a sourcebook of hiv/aids prevention programs volume 2

112 A Sourcebook of HIV/AIDS Prevention Programs, Vol. 2ApproachesProgram messages are delivered through the following mechanisms:• Group discussions of cultural and gender issues• Drama, song, and dance• Videos• Lectures• Printed materials• Problem solving and planning.The approach used depends on the objective. Lectures are used to provideinformation about HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Interactivemethodologies that involve students in planning and problem solvingare used to effect behavior change.ComponentsPSABH includes five components:• Integrating and infusing teaching about HIV/AIDS into the schoolcurriculum• Including HIV/AIDS in out-of-class activities (assemblies, home roomtime, anonymous school question boxes)• Supporting co-curricular activities (school health clubs and informationcorners)• Fostering peer support• Involving the wider community.Integrating and infusing teaching about HIV/AIDS into theschool curriculumThe MoEST curriculum commits one period a week for teaching aboutHIV/AIDS. In addition, teachers work in groups to plan where, in theirrespective subjects, HIV/AIDS links can be found. Identification of linksenables incorporation of MoEST’s HIV/AIDS syllabus into classroomteaching throughout the curriculum, with teachers determining themethodology to be used to teach each topic identified.(c) The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank