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To the G To
the U To the M
Accessing Sexual Health
Services DVD/Video
In recent
years, numerous published research documents
have evidenced the dramatic increase of Sexually
Acquired Infections ( SAI's) amongst young
people. Their findings indicate that Black
people of African and African-Caribbean descent
are disproportionately affected by SAI's in
relation to other communities.
In response to this evidence, the Northern
Forum commissioned BHI, the Black Health Initiative
(BHI) in Leeds to develop a sexual health campaign
to raise awareness of SAI's (including HIV/AIDS)
and Sexual Health Services.
BHI in partnership with Vibza Productions facilitated
a series of workshops that explored young peoples
perceptions of sexual health services and the
myths and fears that prevent young people accessing
them. The material from these workshops, penned
in a rap style, forms the basis for this resource
and reflects the multi-layered issues affecting
young people and in particular, young black
people.
This resource can be used by Community Development
Workers, Health professionals, youth workers
and teachers and is intended as an exploratory
tool to facilitate discussion around sexual
health promotion, to increase awareness and
understanding of sexual health issues and services
and to reduce the stigma, prejudice and fear
which often surrounds this subject.
Guidance notes have been produced with the
DVD / Video resource. They provide background
/ factual information and ideas for further
sources of information / support. ' To da G
To da U To da M' is suitable for young people
aged 13 or over and aims to promote discussion
and awareness of sexual health issues and services.
It is not intended to be used on its own, but
rather as part of an ongoing programme of discussion
and group work with young people. In order
to get the most from this resource, staff will
need to prepare themselves and their group
for work around the issues that will be raised
through the DVD / Video.
Sexual Health is both a sensitive and challenging
issue, which will no doubt spark different
reactions in different people. Some young people
may have first hand experience of sexual health
services, having been concerned about SAI's,
being infected or having friends or relatives
that have been affected. Some young people
may also be living with HIV or AIDS or may
have parents, carers or relatives that are
infected or affected by HIV or AIDS.
It is imperative that staff acknowledges this
and create a safe, non-judgmental environment
in which young people feel comfortable sharing
their feelings and expressing their views.
Staff should be prepared to offer clear, consistent
and non-judgmental direction whilst not being
afraid to challenge misconceptions.
Provision should also be made for young people
who may need extra support and advice (information
on some useful national help lines can be found
on this website ) Sufficient time should always
be allowed at the end of the DVD / Video for
a follow up discussion.
Hard copies can be requested by emailing, writing
to or telephoning our offices - or you can
simply use the online version as a resource
).
If you require any more information please
email / call us at our offices.
Useful Websites
www.ssha.info
www.playingsafely.co.uk
www.ncb.org.uk
www.brook.org.uk
www.fpa.org.uk
www.efc.org.uk
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
www.likeitis.org.uk
www.ruthinking.co.uk
www.africaninenglnad.org
www.avert.org
www.aidsmap.com
www.nat.org.uk
www.worldaidsday.org
www.blackliners.org
www.tht.org.uk
www.gayyouthuk.org.uk
www.ukblackout.com
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