FORUM 

How to get more information on the HIV/AIDS risks? 

In this edition of the "Civic World" we give you a chance to express your opinion on " How to get more information on the HIV/AIDS risks?"
Nowadays, the world is constantly facing the dangers of HIV/AIDS, speaking more loudly about the risks of it, as well as the ways to fight it. December is a month whose first day is dedicated to the fight against the disease which is yet not demystified at different levels of its treatment. The Forum, as a place for exchanging opinions, experiences and attitudes is an open possibility for you to take part in it, whenever you feel a need to. Our pages are open for you - www.graganskisvet.org.mk. All you have to do is state your full name and surname, as well as the name of your organization, if member of any.

 

Igor Veljkovik, NGO H.E.R.A. - Health Education and Research Association

"I have the impression that although we are constantly talking and informing on the HIV/AIDS problem, in reality, we are facing it very little. Moreover, we are referring to it as a problem that does not concern us personally or we are presenting it as a problem of specific groups in the society, or as a more serious problem in some other countries. There is no dilemma that the better informing is a universal means for stopping the further HIV infection spreading. On the other hand, there is no universal approach regarding the informing about the HIV/AIDS problem, so the information need to be adjusted according to the needs and ideas of the target group. In addition to this, one always needs to take into consideration the gender, cultural, religious and educational features of the target group. Although the informing about HIV/AIDS through the printed and electronic media, or organizing promotional activities and campaigns for raising the public awareness is justified, we must not forget that this delicate problem touches the human intimacy, and, therefore it exceeds the limits of the commercial or common informing. Eventually, we are dealing with a problem, which takes more than simple information, so we need pay more attention to changing the people's habits and attitudes.