END OF PROJECT EVALUATION Peak Youth Tackling HIV Project: Restless Development Zimbabwe
EVALUATION FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION This chapter presents the evaluation’s findings, and these are organized into themes that include young people’s SRH knowledge, attitudes and practices; young people’s access to SRH services, including information; young people’s participation in civic engagement and in sustainable livelihoods. On the basis of findings on these themes the chapter proceeds to delve into the performance of the project as measured by its relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact (if any yet) and sustainability. 3.1. Young People’s Knowledge of SRH, HIV and STIs. Expected Outcome 1: Young people have comprehensive correct knowledge of Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and confidence to claim SRHR. Indicators: • % YP with comprehensive knowledge on following SRH issues; HIV&AIDS, signs and symptoms of STIs, physical development of the body, sexuality and contraception • % YP who already engage in sex who can correctly and consistently use condoms • % YP who already engage in sex, engage in consensual, non—coercive sexual intercourse • % YP who are faithful to one partner and are aware of their HIV status
the programme reached 9,563 young people of the targeted 8,640 through different modes of information sharing that included SRHR sessions in and out of school, campaigns, and community dialogues. Information disseminated covered the realities and implications of a range of SRH matters on lives of young people, including HIV and AIDS, signs and symptoms of STIs, physical development of the human body, sexuality and contraception.
‘After being taught, we now know that even though a person has not slept with anyone, it is very possible that one can be living with HIV because people do not contract HIV only through sex, some contract HIV at birth and some might contract it though sharing of sharp objects with someone who is also positive’ (OSY, Ushewokunze).
Focus Group Discussions confirmed that young people gained comprehensive knowledge on HIV and AIDS as a result of the programme’s efforts. ‘There is now behavioral change among young people and adults as well. The change is now noticeable as community members are now self—aware and no longer engage in risky or violent behaviours. We have noticed a positive change in young people’s health seeking behaviours’ (Young Leaders, Hopley Farm). ‘Before Restless Development came, the closest health facility was in Highfield and not accessible, and hence many people were not aware of their HIV status. Once mobile clinics were introduced, we found that some people could now opt to get tested. Many people were tested as a result’ (Young Leaders, Ushewokunze). Restless Development debunked some of the myths that were previously held by young people. ‘People were relying on street knowledge, that is, different myths and people’s opinions not based on facts’ (OSY, Ushewokunze)..
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Myths busted
Some of the myths dispelled through SRHR sessions i. A virgin cannot be living with HIV. ii. One can know the HIV status of the next person judging by someone’s outward appearance. iii. If one takes a bath soon after having unprotected sexual intercourse, s/he will not contract HIV or any STI. iv. If one sexually engages someone with HIV, the HIV virus in the infected person will be transferred to his/her sexual partner, leaving him/her HIV—negative. v. A girl or young woman will not fall pregnant through her first sexual encounter.
Resteless developmenthas done remarkable work impacting behavioural change.
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