DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
HIV/AIDS UNIT About 28% of all new HIV infections in South Africa are currently occurring among adolescent girls and young women aged 15-24 years. TB and HIV are the leading causes of death among our youth in South Africa. Tuberculosis is second only to HIV/AIDS as the greatest killer worldwide. The Health Screening program aims to promote health and wellness among students on different campuses and residences. Health promotion serves as an important factor in higher education. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Mobile Wellness Services Reach Students WHAT IS THE FIRST THINGS FIRST CAMPAIGN?
Goals of the FTF campaign
Main objective
The main goal of the FTF campaign is to promote proactive healthcare behaviors and empower students to take charge of their health.
The main objective of the health screening program is to improve the overall well-being and quality of life for students by addressing health issues and promoting healthy living.
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The First Things First campaign activations occur bi-annually on all university and TVET college campuses and student residences.
Health Screening services provided: HIV counselling and testing
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POSTERS
PEER EDUCATION
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NEWSFLASH
WHEN AND WHERE Campuses & Residences (twice a year) Conferences First year Welcoming First things First Campaigns Sexual Health Campaigns STI Week
KEY STAKEHOLDERS Higher Health Department of Health Campus Health Keready Wits RHI NORSA TB/HIV Care Condom distribution and demonstration
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Sexual Reproductive Services
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This is where young people directly encounter the message that they need to put their health and wellbeing first to get the qualifications they need to secure future opportunities.
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First Things First Campaign is a higher health model that promotes the idea that the priority of every young South African or student is to look after their health.
AT RISK OF UNPLANNED PREGNANCY, HIV, STI?
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SOCIAL MOBILISATION STRATEGIES FREE HIV TESTING POSTERS & FLYERS
www.cput.ac.za/hivaids
@cputhivaidsunit
CAPE TOWN (021) 460 3405 MOWBRAY (021) 680 1555
CPUT CAMPUS CLINICS BELLVILLE (021) 959 6403 WELLINGTON (021) 864 5522
ABSTINENCE IS BEST
Contraceptives Emergency Contraception Condoms STI Treatment HIV Testing Breast examination Pap smear