SS1 First Term Civic Education Lesson Note – HIV/AIDS II

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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:

1. People who are single should abstain from sexual intercourse while married ones should be faithful to their spouse.
2. Those who cannot abstain from indiscriminate sexual intercourse should use condom.

1. Those who use sharp objects such as doctors, barbers, and hairdresser should sterilize the instruments.
2. Pregnant women should be tested for HIV/AIDS and treated if necessary.
3. Blood should be properly screened and made sure they are HIV/AIDS free before transfusion.
4. Distribution of sterilized needle and other equipment to the hospital
5. Destruction of needle and other equipment after use.
6. 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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