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Unchanged behaviour amid AIDS awareness

    JOHANNESBURG

    The Namibian Health Ministry has said sexual behaviours remain unchanged, despite increased awareness and knowledge about the dangers of HIV/AIDS.

    According to the ministry's technical adviser, Dr Anne Frische, although condoms were being used during sexual intercourse, consistent use was questionable.

    The local Namibian newspaper quoted Frische as saying, "People do use condoms ... but it's like brushing your teeth - some people don't brush their teeth every night because they're too tired."

    With this in mind, Frische said it was imperative that government and NGOs strengthen the steps they were taking to combat the pandemic.

    This article was produced by IRIN News while it was part of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Please send queries on copyright or liability to the UN. For more information: https://shop.un.org/rights-permissions

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