Adolescent Sexual Behaviour and the Aids Pandemic: Challenge for School Counsellors

Abstract

The rate of HIV infections among adolescents is high due to their sexual behaviours. The best way to control the spread of HIV among adolescents is to work towards influencing their sexual beliefs and practices. Since the school brings together adolescents with varied sexual experiences, the role the school counsellor plays in assisting students to deal realistically with sex issues is imperative for HIV/AIDS prevention and control.



IFE Psychologia (2003) 11(2), 9-18