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WEEK 5
SUBJECT: CIVIC EDUCATION
CLASS: S.S.1
TOPIC: HIV / AIDS
CONTENT:
- Prevention of HIV/AIDS.
- Stigmatization of People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA).
- Care for the HIV/AIDS infected and affected persons.
- Ways to manage HIV/AIDS
SUB-TOPIC 1: PREVENTION OF HIV/AIDS.
Since HIV/AIDS has no cure, it has to be prevented. The following measures can be taken to prevent the incidence of HIV/AIDS:
- People who are single should abstain from sexual intercourse while married ones should be faithful to their spouse.
- Those who cannot abstain from indiscriminate sexual intercourse should use condom.
- Those who use sharp objects such as doctors, barbers, and hairdresser should sterilize the instruments.
- Pregnant women should be tested for HIV/AIDS and treated if necessary.
- Blood should be properly screened and made sure they are HIV/AIDS free before transfusion.
- Distribution of sterilized needle and other equipment to the hospital
- Destruction of needle and other equipment after use.
- Avoidance of contact with infected body fluid such as blood
SUB-TOPIC 2: STIGMATIZATION OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS (PLWHA).
HIV/AIDS stigma exists in many societies. The victims are stigmatized in various ways. Some examples are as follows:
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