Why should young people be concerned about HIV/AIDS?
The reasons for the important role of young people depend upon several factors: A major proportion of HIV infection occurs in young people. Young people are at a high risk of acquiring sexually transmitted infections, including HIV if they experiment with sex as a part of their growing up. Young people can communicate better with other young people than older people can. This means their role as peer educators and motivators can not be taken by other people. Young people have the enthusiasm, energy and idealism that can be harnessed for spreading the message of HIV/AIDS awareness and responsible sexual behaviour. Young persons can spread the message not only to their peers and to younger children, but also to their families and the community. Young persons can ideally serve as role models for younger children and their peers.
