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Interventions Delivered to Individuals and Groups

These sessions will help individuals understand the global impact of HIV/AIDS, become knowledgeable about the risk factors, which are associated with HIV/AIDS, understand basic information about transmission, and become aware of effective prevention strategies. According to the CDC National Prevention Information Network, individuals who are infected with STDs are at least two to five times more likely than uninfected individuals to acquire HIV infection if they are exposed to the HIV virus. These interventions are of paramount importance since they are geared to raise awareness about STDs and to establish the connection between HIV and other STDs.

Become a Peer Educator

It takes a particular person to become a peer educator. It is usually someone who is searching for more knowledge and willing to make a difference in his/ her life and the lives of others. It has been proven that peer educators can be of strong importance in HIV prevention. Peers are able to attract people who will not be attracted to formal trainers to whom they feel they have no connections with. However, it is important that peer educators receive proper training that will be crucial in order to make a difference in their lives and the lives of the people they are trying to help.

Client Outreach and Recruitment

The recruitment process is conducted by outreach workers, volunteers and peer educators. During this interaction between workers and potential clients, many personalities, attitudes and opinions are displayed. The role of the workers is to be convincing, to be able to encourage people in becoming educated on topics related to HIV/AIDS and to encourage them in being tested to determine their HIV status. During the quest for new recruits, usually three groups of persons are encountered: People who are too busy to listen to new ideas, because they are deeply consumed in their daily activities, some who are able to listen and to be somehow stimulated by the information provided during the brief interaction with the worker, and people who are willing to learn more, are interested in participating in groups, and motivated enough to become peer educators. The goal of the workers will be to fuel that need in the peer and to show him /her how vital it is to be knowledgeable and to be educated about HIV/AIDS.