The Role of Religious Leaders in Curbing the spread of HIV/Aids in Nigeria

Oluduro, Olubayo

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“…Another reason why some religious institutions oppose condom use is the fear it will encourage promiscuity (Aguwa 2010; Foster et al 2009; Krakauer and Newbery 2007). Oluduro (2010) cautions about the dangers of churches that continually provide misinformation on condom use: the use of condoms is portrayed as a direct, immoral and incorrect tool against HIV and AIDS. Oluduro (2010) further advises that churches rather remain silent or refrain from providing negative and incorrect information on the use of condoms.…”

Section: Theme 2: a Need For Open Discussion And Communication Concermentioning

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Perceptions of South African Emerging Adult FET College Students on Sexual Practices in Relation to Religion

Moodley

2016

J Relig Health

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HIV and AIDS are rapidly spreading amongst the world’s 15- to 24-year age group, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite vigorous government interventions and campaigns, 10 % of South African youth in the age cohort 15–24 are infected with HIV and AIDS. Furthermore, for the first time in history the world has its largest number of individuals under the age of 30 years. Researchers are desperately seeking a solution and have found religion to play an important role in moderating risky sexual behaviour amongst youth. This exploratory qualitative study aims to increase our understanding of emerging adult Further Education and Training (FET) students’ perceptions of the role of religion and religious beliefs in their sexual decision-making and practices. The qualitative data emerged from five focus group discussions, each consisting of 12 heterosexual emerging adult FET college students aged 18–24 years, selected using random sampling. Participants were representative of all the major South African racial groups (Blacks, Whites, Coloured and Indians) as well as different religious and cultural groupings. Secularisation theory was used as a theoretical framework for this study. These focus group discussions revealed the following themes: Theme 1—religious institutions need to embrace change in order to become effective social agents of change. Theme 2—a need for open discussion and communication concerning current issues related to young people’s sexual health (by religious institutions/religious leaders). Theme 3—perceptions of religion’s negative sanctions towards sexual behaviour. Theme 4—religious leaders’ indifference and abdication of responsibility to the problems that youth face. Theme 5—religion and condom-related beliefs. Theme 6—perceptions of religious leaders as role models. Theme 7—emerging adults general concern for the moral decay of society. Theme 8—perceptions of whether religion has an influence on young people’s sexual decision-making and practices.

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“…Oluduro (2010) asserts that religious leaders are perceived by their communities as respected members of their society. Their attitudes and actions are examples of good moral conduct.…”

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Perceptions of South African Emerging Adult FET College Students on Sexual Practices in Relation to Religion

Moodley

2016

J Relig Health

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“…Por lo anterior, podemos suponer el porqué, algunos líderes religiosos no están haciendo adecuados esfuerzos para combatir la pandemia social de VIH/SIDA y muchas acciones han sido malinterpretadas, aumentado el estigma y la discriminación contra los Pacientes que Viven con el Virus del VIH/ SIDA (PVVS) (39).…”

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Religión y espiritualidad, una mirada del estigma frente al VIH/SIDA: revisión literaria

Mora

Mira

2012

Rev. Med.

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ResumenEn el presente artículo se hace una revisión de la literatura acerca de la religión, la espiritualidad y su papel en la epidemia del Virus de Inmunodeficiencia Humana y del Síndrome de Inmunodeficiencia Adquirida (VIH/SIDA). Primero se determina el contexto general de la religión vs la espiritualidad a la luz de vivir con VIH. También se hará un abordaje de las limitaciones existentes en las principales religiones alrededor del mundo, con respecto al estigma de la enfermedad. Y finalmente, se describe cuales han sido las acciones beneficiosas por parte de las comunidades religiosas.Palabras clave: Religión, espiritualidad, VIH, SIDA RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY, A VIEW OF STIGMA AGAINST HIV/AIDS: LITERATURE REVIEW AbstractThis article is a review of the literature on religion, spirituality and its role in the HIV/AIDS epidemic. First determine the overall context of religion vs spirituality related to living with HIV, then investigates the constraints with the major religions around the world regarding the stigma of the disease and finally, describes the actions which have been beneficial by religious communities.Key words: Religion, spirituality, HIV, AIDS RELIGIÃO E ESPIRITUALIDADE, UM OLHAR DO ESTIGMA DIANTE DO HIV/AIDS: REVISÃO LITERÁRIA AbstratoNo presente artigo, faz-se umarevisão da literatura a respeito da religião, espiritualidade e seu papel na epidemia do vírus da imunodeficiência humana e da síndrome da imunodeficiência adquirida (HIV/AIDS). Primeiramente, determina-se o contexto geral de religião versus espiritualidade à luz daqueles que vivemcom HIV. Aborda-se também as limitações existentes nasprincipaisreligiõesao redor do mundo comrespeitoao estigma da doença. Finalmente, descrevem-se quaistêm sido as ações benéficas por parte das comunidades religiosas.Palavras-chave: Religião, espiritualidade, HIV, AIDS

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“…JAKIM is just a supportive agency in dealing with religious issues. Based on the premise, a bundle of researches have indicated and ascertained that religion does play a significant role in terms of addressing HIV/AIDS-related issues (Malaysian AIDS Council 2011;Muñoz-Laboy et al, 2011;Oluduro, 2010;Trinitapoli, 2009Trinitapoli, & 2006 Initially, when the result is released and is found Positive, they [both couple] will then discuss with the MOH and to decide whether to continue the marriage. If they do then, okay, during their marriage, they are advised to wear condom whenever they have sexual intercourse.…”

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“…Most of the researches, indeed, focused on the role played by either religious leaders or faith-based organizations (Oluduro, 2010;Trinitapoli, 2009Trinitapoli, , 2006Soraya Azmi, 2006;Hasnain, 2005), but as aforementioned study on government-based religious authorities still remain unexplored. Consequently, while most people agree that Islam is the traditional religion, and sexuality and HIV/AIDS issues are taboo for discussion in the region, therefore this is the inclination of the researchers to unravel, explore and affirm the responsibilities of Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia or the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) on how this government-based religious agency deals with the disease, and communicates with the Muslim community effectively.…”

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Affirmative Religious Response Culture to HIV and AIDS: Understanding the Public Relations Role of JAKIM in Curbing the Epidemic among Young Muslim Couples in Malaysia

Sern¹,

Zanuddin²

2014

ASS

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In regards to containing the spread of the deadly disease namely HIV/AIDS, it is particularly troublesome that the culture of information sharing in terms of sexuality still remains as a private subject and taboo for discussion not only among the Muslim communities but among the Asian communities as well. Despite the fact that Islam is concerned in placing a high value on chaste behaviour, prohibiting sexual intercourse outside marriage and homosexuality, the HIV/AIDS infection will not suppress just because of these strict Islamic doctrines are mostly adhered by fellow Muslims. While the HIV/AIDS scourge is disastrous in disregard of the religious, signaling a dire need to understand the role of religious response in curbing the disease so as to reach out to the target audiences effectively. This study is specifically to explore the responsibility of Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia or the Malaysia Department of Islamic Development (JAKIM) in respect to how they convey the accurate information to the Muslim communities in general and among the young Muslim couples in specific. Therefore, semi-structural elite interview with the officer was conducted in order to dwell into the plight of how the religious institution addresses the epidemic. The study found that JAKIM has conferred striking benefits to the Muslim community in curtailing the spread of HIV/AIDS through its publication on "Manual on HIV/AIDS in Islam" and the Premarital HIV Screening Programme. The fantastic contribution of JAKIM therefore can maintain links between the religious group, government, media, and stakeholders on fighting the HIV/AIDS issues.

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The Role of Religious Leaders in Curbing the spread of HIV/Aids in Nigeria

Cited by 6 publications

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Perceptions of South African Emerging Adult FET College Students on Sexual Practices in Relation to Religion

Perceptions of South African Emerging Adult FET College Students on Sexual Practices in Relation to Religion

Religión y espiritualidad, una mirada del estigma frente al VIH/SIDA: revisión literaria

Affirmative Religious Response Culture to HIV and AIDS: Understanding the Public Relations Role of JAKIM in Curbing the Epidemic among Young Muslim Couples in Malaysia

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