Churches role? :
Churches role? How can the church engage with its people on HIV?
Extra Activities Makes a Difference :
Extra Activities Makes a Difference Engagement in extra activities effects members knowledge about HIV.
Members who only attend Sunday worship services are missing out.
Knowledge in the Community :
Knowledge in the Community No significant difference in knowledge between the general faith community and the wider community.
Those who said that faith was central to their lives had slightly better knowledge about HIV.
Does church encourage prejudice? :
Does church encourage prejudice? Some religious groups carry prejudice against people with HIV and Aids.
Churches sometimes encourage stigma rather than improve it.
Knowledge vs. Prejudice :
Knowledge vs. Prejudice
What can the Church do? :
What can the Church do? HIV message could be included in the Sunday worship to catch does members that only attend worship services
As pastors and Church leaders try to address HIV issues – they may find resistance among elders and deacons. So make sure they are on board first.