HIV/AIDS Getting Back to Basics Anthony James EDTC 617 Fall 2006

Table of Contents Lesson Objectives Directions HIV AIDS Modes of Transmission Risky Behaviors Stages of HIV Risk Reduction Abstinence Being Monogamous What to look for in Condoms Myths Bibliography

Lesson Objectives TLW be able to delineate between HIV and AIDS. TLW be able to identify the different modes of HIV transmission. TLW be able to identify different behaviors that put them at risk for contracting HIV. TLW be able identify a timeline for HIV progression. TLW be able to identify strategies for reducing the risk of HIV transmission.

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Which is a false statement regarding HIV? HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. HIV is spread through both heterosexual & homosexual intercourse. HIV is only transmitted through sex. Presently, there is no cure for HIV.

HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus HIV refers to the virus that causes HIV disease which progresses to AIDS, a group of symptoms. It is a severe disorder of the immune system resulting from infection by an invading organism. It is spread through bodily fluids such as blood, semen, vaginal fluids and breast milk.

AIDS is denoted by a CD4 count of 200 or below. TrueFalse

AIDS Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome It is the fourth stage of HIV disease. It is marked by life-threatening opportunistic infections that would be otherwise fought off by the immune system. A CD4 or T-cell count of 200 or below indicates an AIDS diagnosis.

Which is not a mode of HIV transmission? Blood Mosquitoes Semen Vaginal Fluids Breast milk

Mode of Transmission There is no scientific or medical evidence that indicates that HIV can be contracted from a mosquito bite. A mosquito does not inject its own or a previously bitten person’s blood when it bites someone. The only known modes of HIV transmission are blood, semen, vaginal fluids and breast milk.

Which activity yields no risk for contracting HIV? Having unprotected sex Sharing needles for injecting drugs Sharing needles for tattooing and body piercing Eating food prepared by a person with HIV Delivery and breastfeeding by an infected mother

Risky Behaviors There is no known risk of HIV transmission to coworkers, clients or consumers from contact in industries such as food service. Food service workers known to be infected with HIV need not be restricted from work unless they have other infections or illnesses such as diarrhea or Hepatitis A. Risky behaviors consist of having unprotected sex, sharing IV needles, sharing needles for tattooing and body piercing, and delivery and breastfeeding by an infected mother.

Which is the second stage of HIV? Exposure to HIV Chronic Symptoms AIDS Acute onset of infection Asymptomatic HIV infection

Order of HIV progression Exposure to HIV Acute onset of infection Asymptomatic HIV infection Chronic Symptoms AIDS

Which does not reduce your risk for contracting HIV? Pull out method Being monogamous Condoms- when used correctly Abstinence

Risk Reduction The pull out method still allows pre ejaculation which contains the same quantity HIV as semen. Abstinence, being monogamous and condoms- when used properly- are the best methods of reducing HIV infection.

Which is not a characteristic of Abstinence? No Sex (Vaginal, Oral, and Anal) 100% effective in preventing HIV transmission It can only be practiced at one point in time It can be practiced at any point in time

Abstinence Abstinence can be practiced at any point in time. It is 100% effective in reducing HIV transmission. It consist of no sex (oral, anal, or vaginal).

Being Monogamous consist of what? Having only one sex partner Neither partner has outside sex partner Both partners are free of HIV and STI’s All of the above are consistent with being monogamous

Being Monogamous Having only one sex partner reduces the risk of exposure to HIV provided that both partners are free of HIV and STI’s and neither partner is having sex with someone outside the relationship.

What should you check for when purchasing a condom? Expiration date Tight packaging Latex Lubrication (water-based not oil based) Check for all the above

What to look for in Condoms: The condom should not be old- the expiration date is stamped on the wrapper. The package should be intact. The condom should be made of latex- not natural skin. Never use an oil based lubricate with a latex condom- the oil breaks down the condom.

Identify the myth. HIV can be spread during vaginal, oral or anal sex. A mother can pass HIV to her unborn child during labor. HIV can be transmitted during kissing. HIV can be transmitted by sharing needles to inject drugs.

Myths HIV is not passed by: – Donating blood – Hugging, dry kissing or sharing food – Telephones, toilet seats, towels or eating utensils – Tears, saliva, sweat or urine – Mosquitoes or other insects

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