Such change may be difficult and even unpopular. But it is not impossible for education to result in significant changes in people’s sexual behavior. For example, Uganda has seen a greater decline in HIV than any other country in the world due to a national public health campaign based on its “ABC” model:
“A”—Abstain from sex until marriage
“B”—Be faithful to your partner
“C”—Use condoms if you are unwilling to practice abstinence and fidelity.
Joseph Loconte, a researcher for the Heritage Foundation summarizes the main lessons drawn from Uganda’s campaign against AIDS:
“The link between Uganda’s “ABC” approach and the dramatic reduction in the country’s HIV/AIDS rate is now widely acknowledged. Based on research data collected over the past decade, several lessons can be drawn from the success of Uganda’s strategy:
