Publications - Released in 2004
One of the most widespread approaches to behaviour change used in the battle against HIV/AIDS has been information, education and communication (IEC) campaigns focused on raising awareness about the virus and avoiding behaviours associated with increased risk. The basic intention of HIV/AIDS & STI information materials is to inform, inspire, and communicate with people to deepen their understanding and change their behaviour around the prevention, care and/or treatment of HIV/AIDS. These materials usually assume, explicitly or implicitly, that people can learn from written or visual information and then change their attitudes and behaviour.
A review of the HIV/AIDS & STI information material available in the Pacific region was undertaken to determine the range and quality of currently available IEC materials used in HIV prevention programs as well as assess the need to develop new materials. The review also provided complimentary data on training and capacity development needs (outside of IEC) for the Pacific Regional HIV/AIDS Initiative and other technical and regional agencies.