Table 1.
Overview of the WHC
| Session I | ||
| • Why is reaching women so important? | • Concerns about HIV testing | ACTIVITY: |
| • Reasons women are at risk in South Africa | • Meaning of HIV test results | STI photos |
| • How do women get infected with HIV? | • South Africa has a very high rate of | ACTIVITY: |
| • What we want you to know about HIV | TB coinfection | Practice using male/female condoms |
| • Myths and truths about HIV/AIDS | • Preventing the spread of HIV | |
| • CD4 and viral load tests/ART | • Male and female condoms | ACTIVITY: |
| • Do you know what STIs look like? | • Oral protection for women | Roleplay sexual negotiation |
| • Keeping your private parts healthy | • Reducing sex risks | |
| • Circumcision decreases risk | • Negotiate for sexy safer sex | |
| Session II | ||
| • Alcohol and drug abuse in South Africa | • Responses to conflict (fair fighting) | ACTIVITY: |
| • Alcohol and drug use compromises | • Concerns about abuse of women | Roleplay problem solving |
| behavior | • Myths and truths about abuse | |
| • Why is alcohol so risky for women? | • Rape and violence prevention | ACTIVITY: |
| • Alcohol and drugs affect unborn babies | • Sexual safety | Personalized Action Plan for women |
| • Facts about drug use and injection risk | • Problem-solving steps for life | |
| • Having a balanced life | • Standing your ground | |
| • Reducing alcohol and drug risks | • Stay alert, stay powerful | |
| • Harm reduction strategies | • Benefits of support: sister to sister | |
| • Benefits of rehab | • Women can become powerful | |