ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL

ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

Centre for Community Medicine (CCM)

“Health Promotion & Health Communication Unit”

“Pre-Marriage Training Course for Happy Married Life”

The Health Promotion and Health Communication Unit of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is launching the “Pre-Marriage Training Course for Happy Married Life”, first of its kind in a government medical college. This two days course is meant for the men and women, especially young adults, going to get married. The first course is scheduled for 29-30 July, 2008 and is open to any Indian citizen more than 18 years of age and planning to get married .

Why this Course ?:

Incidence of marital discord and sexual disharmony, HIV/AIDS and STDs amongst the young couples is rising. Apart from stress in general life, it is believed that ignorance, myths and misconceptions about human body, sex and failure to adjust in marriage are the principle reasons for this. That is the motivation for starting such a course. This course aims to help the youth in preparing physically, socially and emotionally for married life in a better way.

A maximum of 30 participants will be registered per batch on “first come- first served” basis. A nominal registration fee will be charged for this two days course. Participants will also be advised on screening for certain genetic and acquired diseases before getting into nuptial alliance.

Eminent specialists will take sessions in this participatory course that will cover information on :

· Human and sexual anatomy;

· Sexual functions, sexual problems and their solutions

· Contraception;

· Common sexual problems;

· Sexually transmitted diseases ( STDs) including HIV/ AIDS,

· Advice about screening for genetic diseases ; and

· Making adjustments in married life etc.

Interested persons can contact (before 30 June, 2008):

Dr. Bir Singh at e-mail at pmcaiims@gmail.com or at 011-26594985 ( 10AM to 4 PM, Monday to Friday)