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From:	Adeyemo Gabriel [ profile ]
Subject:	Zimbabwe: In the eye of the HIV/AIDS storm
Sent:	Jan 11th, 2011 - 11:32:08

	Date: 6 January 2011 Source: Inter Press Service AUTHOR: Ignatius Banda http://www.ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=54044 Fellow Advocate, Teenage commercial sex workers are finding themselves at the centre of the HIV/AIDS storm amid concerns of widespread lack of condom use and a spike in the number of infections among this demographic, despite the country's continuing HIV/AIDS campaigns, which health authorities say has seen a drop in prevalence in the past few years. Young girls have become a permanent feature of night life here, and with this year's economic turn around, the festive season saw many cashing in on the free spending of those with disposable income. Teenage commercial sex workers have discovered a boom in the sector and frequent city night clubs but clients, patrons and barmen who spoke to IPS in separate interviews report that there is little concern for condom use among teenage prostitutes -- a claim the teenage sex workers did not dispute. The teenagers can be seen anywhere, from dingy hotel lobbies to posh pubs, without any concern for protection against HIV. While they may be aware of the risks involved, they are not in a position to negotiate with clients who are ready to pay higher fees for unprotected sex. Some revealed, while they have heard of the female condom, they have never bothered to learn more about it. This is despite recommendations by health professionals and the Ministry of Health that the use of this prophylactic is empowering for women, as it allows them to decide on which protection to use during sex. Please click on the link above to read full article, meanwhile, i think our Zimbabwean teenagers/commercial sex workers needs more knowledge on the safety ability on both male and female condoms and they should try to insist on it use once a while. IGNORANCE IS NO LONGER CONDOLE AS A DISEASE IN THIS 21ST CENTURY. Please protect yourselves. Many Thanks Yours' in Prevention Science Adeyemo Gabriel Moderator: Students' for Microbicides (S4M), Nigeria

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