Project Description
The project aimed to increase awareness of sexually transmitted infections including HIV among African communities in Swale, Canterbury, Ashford and Shepway.
The aspiration for the project was that African and Caribbean people at risk of HIV infection, including people of undiagnosed HIV infection, were offered a comprehensive range of information opportunities designed to increase their awareness of HIV, the risk factors associated with HIV transmission and safer sex through a range of culturally appropriate interventions.
Project Objectives:
- To provide information on HIV and STIs and sexual health services.
- To promote the use of condoms and risk reduction strategies.
- To promote the advantages of early HIV testing and treatment.
- Reduce the effects of social exclusion prevalent in HIV positive people.
- provide apprpriate training and support for care providers.
The project featured an extensive programme of networking, service delivery and guidance to bring about the identified objectives through working directly with individuals from African communities in Kent, and service providers from local voluntary and statutory organisations.