1. Learning About HIV and AIDS
Family Life Education
Learning About
HIV and AIDS
Lesson 6

2. Purpose You will be able to :
Identify the difference between HIV and AIDS
List the ways that HIV is transmitted
Recognize that individuals with HIV or AIDS should be treated with respect
Recognize the importance of protecting themselves from HIV

3. Define HIV and AIDS H = I = V = A = D = S = Human Immunodeficiency
Virus
Acquired
Immune
Deficiency
Syndrome

4. The Difference Between: HIV and AIDS
AIDS is a condition that is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
The HIV virus attacks the immune system
Special white blood cells, called T-cells, fight germs to keep us healthy
HIV attacks and destroys T-cells making the immune system weak
A person with AIDS is someone whose immune system has been severely damaged by HIV
There is no cure for HIV or AIDS

5. HIV Transmission
HIV is not transmitted through casual contact such as hugging, touching, swimming, sharing food, playing together etc.
HIV is only transmitted by the exchange of four body fluids:
Blood
Semen
Vaginal secretions
Breast milk

6. HIV Transmission Continued
Exposure to infected body fluid can occur with:
Unprotected anal, oral or vaginal sex
Sharing needles or syringes for drug use
Pregnancy, childbirth or breast-feeding
Since 1985, donated blood has been tested before use by hospitals

7. Facts About HIV & AIDS Worksheet
What do the letters AIDS stand for?
AIDS is caused by a __________.
The body system that protects against disease is called the __________.
If infected with HIV, the immune system is weakened and unable to ________.
Name 3 ways that HIV is spread:
Name 3 ways that HIV is not spread:
What is the best protection from HIV?

8. Video: Kids Next Door
You will view a 15 minute video describing 5 kids who have HIV or AIDS. While viewing, think about the following questions:
What goals did the kids have?
What activities did they like to do?
What facts did the kids want people to know?
How did the kids want to be treated?

9. Summary
Remember:
HIV is transmitted through unprotected sex with an infected partner, sharing needles, or during pregnancy, childbirth or breast-feeding.
ABSTINENCE provides 100% protection
You can use refusal skills to avoid risky behavior
“it is not who you are, but what you do” that puts you at risk for infection