HIV/AID

Unit 2.4: HIV/ AID

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Learning Objective

After the completion of the session, trainees will be able to

-          identify symptoms of HIV, AIDS

-          understand the vulnerabilities of women with HIV, AIDS in society and at work

-          understand how to protect oneself from HIV, AIDS

-          understand discrimination of people with HIV, AIDS  

-          see HIV as an aspect of drug abuse

Session Plan

Number	Duration	Task	Activities	Materials
Task 1	30 Mins	Identify and explain symptoms of HIV, AIDS	Instruction, Q&A Group Work	Flip Charts Visual Aid 2.4.1/2/3/4/5/6
Task 2	15 Mins	Explain  HIV/AIDS, stigma and discrimination	Instruction, Q&A Case Study	Flip Charts Visual Aid 2.4.7/8
Task 3	10 Mins	Explain how to protect oneself from HIV/ AIDS	Instruction, Q&A Group Work	Flip Charts Visual Aid 2.4.9/10
Summary	5 Mins

Identify and explain symptoms of HIV/ AIDS                          30 Min

Ask the trainees to share what they know about HIV and AIDS and other transmittable diseases.

Visual Aid 2.4.1: What is HIV and what is AIDS?

HIV= Human Immunodeficiency Virus Attacks the Immune System AIDS= Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
HIV, if not treated leads to AIDS. AIDS is the final stage of HIV and fatal

Ask the trainees whether they know the symptoms of HIV or AIDS. Start with the line- Protect yourself by learning the most common symptoms and causes. Then explain the HIV symptoms by using the visual aid.