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Objectives1. To discuss situations that put men at risk for STIs, HIV/AIDS, and/or earlyparenthood2. To identify sources of support to reduce these risksAudienceTimeAge: Youth or adults; Sex: Men or mixed groups; Literacy: Medium; Resources:LowOne hour and 30 minutesMaterials • Selection of phrases from Resource Sheet 9: I Am at Risk When… writtenon small pieces of paper• Enough copies of Handout 7: Taking Risks/Facing Risks for allparticipantsSteps 1. Begin the activity by asking participants to think about situations that mayput them at risk for STIs or HIV. For example, if a person does not knowthat having sexual relations without a condom increases their risk for HIV,they are more vulnerable to contracting the infection than someone whohas this information.2. Next, ask the participants to divide into pairs. Give each a piece of paperwith a phrase written on it from Resource Sheet 9. Every pair should havea different phrase. Each can also be given more than one phrase.3. Ask each pair to read their phrase, discuss what it means, and decide if theyagree or disagree with the statement and why.4. When they have finished, each pair should read their phrase out loud andshare their responses with the larger group.5. Distribute and review the handout and then use the following questions tofacilitate a discussion.? What is the difference between taking risks and facing risks?? Who takes more risks with HIV? Women or Men? Why?? Who faces more risks for HIV? Women or Men? Why?? What can we do to help men and women reduce the risks they are taking?? What are alternatives to some of the most common risk behaviors of men?? What can we do to help men and women reduce the risks they face?Closing? What other type of support do men and women need to protect themselvesfrom STIs and HIV? Is this kind of support available in the community?Many of men’s risky sexual behaviors are rooted, to a large extent, in how boys andmen are raised and socialized. These behaviors often put both men and youngwomen at risk. It is important for men to be aware of how gender norms influencedecisions and behaviors and to think critically about the impact of those decisionsand behaviors.Resource Sheet : I Am at Risk When… 21 ?52