Myth Buster! The Transmission of HIV/AIDS

What is the difference between HIV and AIDS?

Likely to contribute to the spread of HIV/AIDS Hugging Kissing Sharing a drink Breast milk Sharing needles (drugs or tattoos) Blood transfusions Oral sex Mosquitos Touching items that have been touched by a person with HIV Unprotected sexProtected sex Unlikely to contribute to the spread of HIV/AIDS Gender inequality Poverty Protected sexUnprotected sex Protected sex Stigma against people with HIV

Likely to contribute to the spread of HIV/AIDSUnlikely to contribute to the spread of HIV/AIDS

Class Discussion Did anyone create their own tiles? In which column did you place them? Were there any corrections you had to make that surprised you? Look at your “Likely to...” list and be prepared to explain/give an example of why these tiles contribute to the spread of HIV/AIDS. Look at your “Unlikely to...” list and be prepared to explain/give an example of why these tiles do not contribute to the spread of HIV/AIDS.

Both genders are equally likely to contract HIV from... Women are more at risk of contracting HIV from... Men are more at risk of contracting HIV from...

Both genders are equally likely to contract HIV from... Women are more at risk of contracting HIV from... Men are more at risk of contracting HIV from...

Class Discussion Is there anything you learned that surprised you? Be prepared to explain the reasons behind your placement of each tile

What can be done to help address this epidemic?