HIV Health Education Module

Summary

In this educational video, Rodrigo Lopez enlightens viewers on HIV/AIDS awareness, aiming to dispel myths and emphasize the importance of prevention. The script covers the global impact of HIV, its transmission methods, and the crucial difference between HIV and AIDS. It underscores the significance of HIV testing, prevention strategies, and the need for societal support and understanding towards those living with HIV. The video also touches on the historical fight against discrimination, as exemplified by Ryan White's story, and encourages viewers to educate themselves and others about HIV to foster a more informed and compassionate community.

Takeaways

• 📚 HIV and AIDS are significant public health issues, with HIV weakening the immune system and AIDS being the final stage of HIV infection characterized by severe immune deficiency.
• 🌐 HIV is a global epidemic, affecting millions of people worldwide, with Africa being the most affected continent.
• 📈 The Philippines has one of the fastest-growing HIV epidemics, with a notable increase in cases, particularly among young males.
• 🚫 HIV cannot be transmitted through casual contact such as talking, kissing, hugging, or sharing food and utensils.
• 🩺 There is no cure for HIV, but it can be managed with medication that prolongs life and reduces transmission risk.
• 🛡 Prevention methods include abstinence, condom use, limiting sexual partners, and avoiding sharing needles.
• 🩸 HIV can be transmitted through blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk, often through unprotected sex or from mother to child.
• 🏥 HIV testing is crucial for early detection and treatment, and there are various facilities offering testing services.
• 📉 Educating oneself and others about HIV is key to reducing misconceptions and stigma, promoting fair treatment, and preventing discrimination.
• 🌟 Raising HIV awareness involves challenging misconceptions, promoting safe behaviors, and supporting those living with HIV.

Q & A

What is the primary goal of HIV and AIDS awareness programs?

The primary goal of HIV and AIDS awareness programs is to educate people about the importance of HIV prevention, research, HIV testing, and the issues connected to HIV.

How does HIV affect the human body?

HIV, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus, attacks the immune system, making it more difficult for the body to fight off infections.

What is the global status of HIV and AIDS according to the WHO?

HIV is considered a global epidemic by the WHO, with an estimated 36.9 million people suffering from the disease as of 2017.

What are the common misconceptions about HIV transmission?

Common misconceptions include the belief that HIV can be transmitted through casual contact like talking, kissing, hugging, shaking hands, or sharing toilet seats, which is not true.

Why is it important to get tested for HIV?

Getting tested for HIV is important for early treatment, protecting oneself and others, and understanding one's HIV status to make informed decisions about health and behavior.

What are some ways to prevent the spread of HIV?

Ways to prevent the spread of HIV include practicing abstinence, using condoms, avoiding sharing needles, and getting vaccinated against hepatitis B, which can also reduce the risk of HIV infection.

How is HIV transmitted?

HIV can be transmitted through blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk. It can be spread through unprotected sexual contact, from mother to child during birth or breastfeeding, and through sharing needles or syringes used for drugs or tattoos.

What is the difference between HIV and AIDS?

HIV is the virus that attacks the immune system, while AIDS, or Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, is the advanced stage of HIV infection where the immune system is severely damaged, making the body susceptible to life-threatening infections and illnesses.

What are some early symptoms of HIV infection?

Early symptoms of HIV infection can include flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, rash, night sweats, muscle aches, sore throat, and fatigue.

How can one raise HIV awareness?

One can raise HIV awareness by finding out the facts, educating others, using a condom when having sex with a new partner, challenging misconceptions, and ensuring fair treatment for those affected by HIV.

What are some signs of AIDS?

Signs of AIDS can include rapid weight loss, recurring fever, night sweats, extreme tiredness, prolonged swelling of lymph glands, diarrhea, mouth sores, pneumonia, and neurologic disorders.

Outlines

00:00

📚 Introduction to HIV and AIDS Awareness

The video script introduces the topic of HIV and AIDS awareness, emphasizing the importance of education to combat misconceptions. The instructor, Rodrigo Lopez, outlines the objectives of the lesson: to inform about the HIV/AIDS epidemic, to understand its socioeconomic impact on the Philippines, and to educate on transmission, prevention, and the significance of awareness campaigns. The module, created by Michel Aguha, covers the basics of HIV and AIDS, including transmission, prevention, testing, and the difference between HIV and AIDS. It also addresses the global impact of HIV, noting that it has claimed nearly 33 million lives and is considered a major public health issue by the WHO. The script highlights the need for HIV awareness campaigns and the importance of not discriminating against those infected.

05:02

🌍 HIV Transmission and Misconceptions

This paragraph delves into how HIV is transmitted, noting that it can spread through blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk, with transmission occurring through unprotected sexual contact, mother-to-child during birth or breastfeeding, and through blood transfusions or organ transplants. It clarifies common misconceptions about HIV transmission, emphasizing that HIV cannot be transmitted through casual contact like talking, kissing, or sharing utensils. The paragraph also recounts the story of Ryan White, a young boy who contracted HIV through a blood transfusion and faced discrimination, highlighting the importance of advocating against such discrimination.

10:03

💉 HIV Prevention and Symptoms

The script discusses various symptoms of HIV, which can range from flu-like symptoms in the early stages to more severe symptoms in later stages. It outlines prevention methods, including abstinence, using condoms, avoiding multiple sexual partners, and not sharing needles. The paragraph also dispels myths about preventing or curing HIV, such as washing after sex or using herbal medicine, and stresses the importance of HIV education and awareness. It encourages viewers to educate themselves and others, use condoms, and challenge misconceptions about HIV.

15:04

🩺 HIV Testing and Understanding AIDS

This section emphasizes the importance of HIV testing for early treatment, self-protection, and preventing transmission to others. It lists reasons for getting tested, including engaging in risky behaviors or being exposed to blood products at work. The paragraph explains that AIDS is the final stage of HIV infection, characterized by a severely weakened immune system that cannot fight off infections. It outlines the general stages of HIV infection and the signs of AIDS, such as rapid weight loss, fever, and memory loss. The script concludes by summarizing key points about HIV, including its impact on the immune system, the importance of education and awareness, and the need to prevent discrimination against those infected.

Keywords

💡HIV

HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, which is a virus that attacks the immune system, weakening the body's ability to fight off infections and diseases. In the video, it is emphasized that HIV is a major global health issue with no cure, and it is crucial to educate people about its prevention and transmission to reduce its spread. The video also clarifies misconceptions about HIV transmission, stating that it cannot be spread through casual contact like talking, kissing, or shaking hands.

💡AIDS

AIDS, or Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, is the final stage of HIV infection when the immune system is severely damaged, and the body cannot fight off life-threatening infections and illnesses. The video explains that AIDS is diagnosed when an individual experiences a variety of symptoms and opportunistic infections, indicating that the HIV infection has progressed significantly. It is important to note that AIDS is not transmitted; only HIV can be transmitted, leading to AIDS if left untreated.

💡Transmission

Transmission in the context of the video refers to the ways in which HIV can spread from one person to another. The video outlines that HIV is transmitted through blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk, primarily through unprotected sexual contact, sharing needles, and from mother to child during birth or breastfeeding. It also dispels myths about transmission, such as through insects, saliva, or casual contact, which are not possible ways of spreading HIV.

💡Prevention

Prevention is a key theme in the video, focusing on strategies to stop the spread of HIV. It includes practicing abstinence, using condoms during sexual activity, avoiding sharing needles, and getting tested for HIV. The video emphasizes that while there is no cure for HIV, these preventive measures can significantly reduce the risk of contracting the virus and help maintain public health.

💡Discrimination

Discrimination against people living with HIV is a significant issue addressed in the video. It highlights the story of Ryan White, who faced discrimination after being diagnosed with HIV through a blood transfusion. The video calls for an end to such discrimination, advocating for the fair treatment and understanding of those affected by HIV, as they can lead productive lives and should not be isolated or stigmatized.

💡Awareness

Awareness is a central concept in the video, emphasizing the importance of educating the public about HIV and AIDS. It encourages individuals to learn the facts about HIV, challenge misconceptions, and promote understanding within their communities. The video suggests that increased awareness can lead to better prevention strategies and support for those living with HIV.

💡Testing

Testing is highlighted as a crucial step in managing HIV. The video explains that getting tested for HIV is important for early detection and treatment, which can improve the quality of life for those living with the virus. It also underscores the responsibility of individuals to know their HIV status to protect themselves and others from transmission.

💡Treatment

Treatment in the context of the video refers to the medical interventions available for those diagnosed with HIV. While there is no cure for HIV, the video mentions that antiretroviral therapy can help people with HIV live longer, healthier lives by suppressing the virus and reducing the risk of transmission. Early treatment is emphasized as beneficial for both the individual and public health.

💡Global Epidemic

The video describes HIV as a global epidemic, indicating its widespread impact across the world. It provides statistics on the number of people living with HIV and AIDS, highlighting the severity of the issue. The term 'global epidemic' is used to convey the scale and urgency of the problem, emphasizing the need for a coordinated international response to combat HIV/AIDS.

💡Misconceptions

Misconceptions about HIV transmission and the nature of the virus are discussed in the video to correct common myths. It clarifies that HIV cannot be transmitted through casual contact, insects, or sharing public facilities like toilets. Addressing these misconceptions is vital for reducing stigma and promoting accurate understanding, which can influence behavior and public health policies.

💡Vaccine

Although not explicitly mentioned in the provided script, the term 'vaccine' is often associated with discussions about HIV/AIDS. It's important to note that, as of the knowledge cutoff in 2023, there is no effective vaccine for HIV. The video's focus on prevention and treatment underscores the current reliance on behavioral and medical interventions rather than vaccination as a means to control the spread of HIV.

Highlights

HIV and AIDS awareness is crucial for understanding the epidemic and correcting misconceptions.

The module aims to educate on HIV/AIDS, its impact on the country, transmission, prevention, and the importance of awareness campaigns.

HIV is a virus that weakens the immune system, and there is no cure, but it is treatable with medicines.

Globally, HIV has claimed almost 33 million lives, and it's considered a major public health issue.

An estimated 36.9 million people were living with HIV/AIDS worldwide as of 2017.

The Philippines has one of the fastest-growing HIV epidemics, with a significant increase in cases.

HIV can be transmitted through blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk, and via unprotected sexual contact.

Misconceptions about HIV transmission include the belief that it can be spread through casual contact like handshakes or sharing toilets.

Ryan White's story illustrates the discrimination faced by those with HIV/AIDS and the importance of advocacy for their rights.

HIV symptoms can vary but often include flu-like symptoms in the early stages.

HIV prevention tips include abstinence, condom use, avoiding sharing needles, and promoting awareness.

Condoms are effective in preventing HIV transmission but cannot cure the disease.

Raising HIV awareness involves educating oneself and others, challenging misconceptions, and promoting fair treatment.

There are various reasons to take an HIV test, including early treatment, self-protection, responsibility, and identifying lifestyle or occupational risks.

HIV testing facilities include social hygiene clinics, DOH-licensed clinics, and accredited HIV counseling and testing centers.

AIDS is the final stage of HIV infection, characterized by a severely weakened immune system and the presence of opportunistic infections.

The Philippines has the fastest-growing number of HIV infections in Southeast Asia, with the internet being a major contributing factor.

Transcripts

okay everyone a blessed day this is

rodrigo lopez your instructor and for

this lesson i want to go and discuss the

topic about hiv and aids awareness for

us to be more informed and also get to

understand

the misconceptions and try to correct

some of the misconceptions with regards

to hiv and aids

so we have here our module ghost number

one to learn more about hiv or aids

epidemic nationwide and globally number

two to enhance the students awareness on

how it can affect our country

socioeconomically

and number three awareness on how the

hiv is acquired transmitted prevented

and how you can go and try to avoid it

and of course to educate the students

about the importance of hiv awareness

campaign and how they can become part of

the campaign

and also to protect the hiv-infected

people from discrimination

12 points we will be talking about hiv

or also known as human immunodeficiency

virus and aids acquired immune

deficiency syndrome

so here are some of the contents of our

topic of our module

that was made by

michel aguha one of our faculty in

national service training program

department

so we would want to answer here what do

you need to know about hiv

hiv in the philippines case of hiv in

the philippines how does hiv transmit

and spread

hiv prevention

how you cannot prevent or cure hiv by

certain misconceptions and things you

can do to raise your hiv awareness

and also here we have why take hiv test

and what are the

hiv testing facilities

and also we would want to differentiate

hiv from aids

and different signs of aids

so if we try to read through the

introduction here

hiv continues to be a major problem

globally it's a public health issue

having claimed almost 33 million lives

so far

the human immunodeficiency virus or hiv

is a virus that infects humans that

weakens the immune system

there is no cure for hiv

hiv or aids awareness is the effort to

educate people around the world about

the importance of hiv prevention

research hiv testing and the issues

connected to hiv

here are some of the things that you

need to know

hiv human

it affects only human

immunodeficiency it will be attacking

the immune system making it more

difficult for you to fight infection

virus which is a germ

so those are the

breakdown of hiv here it affects only

human it will be attacked immune system

and it's a virus it's a form of germ

hiv is considered as a global epidemic

by the who as the number of hiv and aids

continuously rises globally

an estimated 36.9 million people

suffering from the disease since 2017 as

according to un aids and 34 million have

died from the virus

so we have here 35.1 million adults 15

years old and above

1.8 million children below 15 years old

949.4 million unaware that they were

living with hiv

and globally 69 of estimated affected

individuals come from africa with an

estimated 25.7 million diagnosed with

hiv or aids

a person who is hiv infected is more

prone to acquiring other diseases

than individuals who are not infected

with hiv because they are able to fight

the diseases

they can fight it off early

so there's no cure for hiv infection

the only way what we can really do is to

prevent it

and however it is treatable with

medicines that helps people with hiv

live a lot longer healthier lives and

can also reduce the risk of hiv

transmission

here in the philippines

last 2017

un aids estimated 68 000 filipinas were

diagnosed with hiv or aids and the

numbers continue to rise

according to the philippine national

aids council in 2018 as many as 30 to

filipinos daily are diagnosed with hiv

or aids

and according to doh philippines has one

of the fastest growing hiv epidemics in

the world with 69 629 cases recorded as

of august 2019.

since january to september 2018 alone

the hiv or aids and art registry of the

philippines harp recorded a total of

8533 new hiv infections particularly

with males

and there are also 8066

new hiv positive males and 467 new hiv

positives females

national capital region has the most

number of newly infected filipinos with

2656 followed by calabar sun

with 1400 and central luzon with 893.

here are some charts

since 2009

we can see here there are 60 207

people diagnosed with hiv in the

philippines since january 1984 to

october 2018.

average number of people newly diagnosed

with hiv per day selected years we have

2009

2011

2013

2015 and 20 up to 2018.

so we can see here the table 2 that

specifies the number of hiv cases

diagnosed by region

from october 8 october 2018 we have ncr

for a3 7 and 11 rest of the country and

these are the statistics

so there are no data on the legion of

residents for nine or less than one

percent cases no data on region of

residence for 1182

cases

how does hiv transmit and spread let's

talk about this

hiv can spread through blood

semen vagina fluids and breast milk

and it can be transmitted through

unprotected sexual contact or sex with

an infected person

some mothers who gets infected by the

virus

can transfer it to the baby before or

during birth or through feeding after

birth

blood transfusion and organ transplant

can also be one of the reasons for it to

get transmitted

sharing of needles syringes tattooing

and other injecting equipment

and sexual activity at an early age

here are some of the misconceptions

about the transmission of hiv let's get

to know them

so hiv cannot be transmitted through

talking kissing embracing and shaking

hands

mosquitoes will not be able to transmit

them insects or any other animal bites

sharing of toilet seats equipment

swimming sharing foods and utensils

saliva sweat fears feces and urine so

working with an hiv-positive person is

safe and at no risk so let's just be

very clear about this guys

and let's not try to discriminate people

who have the disease

i'm hoping that as a person who is

educated with this topic we will be

advocating for prevention of

discrimination for people who has the

disease

similar with what happened to

ryan white let me just share to you the

story of ryan white

ryan white is a young kid

who

got the aids

aids or who got the hiv virus

because of a blood transfusion last

december 1984

he was diagnosed at the age 13

and was given six months to live

when he tried to return to school

he was a person who got discriminated

and he fought aids related

discrimination in his indiana community

along with his mother gian white ginder

ryan white rallied for his right to

attend school gaining national attention

and became the face of public education

about his disease surprising his

daughters ryan white lived five years

longer than predicted he died in april

1990 one month before his high school

graduation and only months before

congress passed the legislation bearing

his name in august 1990 the lion white

comprehensive aids resource emergency

care

act listen to gene white ginger to count

those years or early years of struggle

pain in triumph scroll down to listen to

all five dialogues we can see here some

of the dialogues

now that you're done

listening to the dialogues i hope you

learned something with the experience of

lion white

and his mom and let's avoid

discriminating people who have the

disease

let's go back to our module here

here are some of the symptoms of hiv

it may vary depending on the

individual's and what stage of disease

you are in in the early stage clinical

latency stage or aids the late stage of

infection

early stage of hiv

about 40 to 90 percent of people have a

flu-like symptom or symptoms within 2-4

weeks after hiv infection

other people do not feel sick at all

during this stage which is also known as

acute hiv infection

you will feel fever chills rashes you'll

get rashes night sweats muscle aches

sore throat fatigue swollen lymph nodes

mouth ulcers and severe diarrhea

all of the symptoms can last anywhere

from a few days to several weeks during

this time hiv infection may not show up

on hiv test but people who have it are

highly infectious and can spread the

infection to others

so here are some of the tips for hiv

prevention

abstinence number one

avoid sex intercourse with multiple

partners sex workers and addicted drug

users

use condom reduce risk or use condom

because it reduces risk of aids

moderate drinking of alcohol eat

nutritious foods

helps boost your immunity

and avoid usage of used needles and

drugs

avoid breastfeeding by mothers who are

infected stay healthy

and of course most importantly hiv

education and awareness

here are some quick reminders about the

prevention or cure of hiv you cannot

prevent or cure hiv by washing after sex

sex with the virgin pulling out method

spells and herbal medicine using

contraceptive pills

condoms will be protecting you from hiv

transmission during sex other sexually

transmitted infections and unplanned

pregnancy so that's highly recommended

using the use of condom

for prevention

of the disease but the following here

will not be the cure

or prevention for the disease believe it

or not guys some people believes this

and we want to correct this

misconceptions i actually have here a

video of

a

infographic

video that came from

the infographic show

it's a very interesting topic about why

stds in the middle ages were even worse

than today so i would want you to pause

the video and try to watch the video in

this link so at least you will get some

more additional information about stds

okay and how it was treated way way back

before without evidence-based research

for medical treatment

now let's move forward here guys things

you can do to raise hiv awareness number

one find out the facts and bust the

meats about hiv again evidence based

research guys

fact check those are the most important

factors for educating yourself

educate others around you about hiv and

share what you know about hiv

always use a condom when having sex with

a new partner

challenge people who hold misconceptions

about hiv by telling them the facts and

encouraging respect very important guys

help to ensure that everyone affected by

hiv is treated fairly and with

understanding

where we want to show your support and

campaign on hiv awareness

and one of the

use of the lead caller is that it

symbolizes awareness that's why it's

used by

advocates for hiv awareness

and here are the reason why we should be

taking the hiv test number one early

treatment if your hiv test turns out

positive effective free treatment is

available when you need it

protect yourself if your hiv test turns

out negative you will be able to know

how to protect yourself and stay

negative and of course being responsible

and protecting others if your hiv test

turns out positive you can prevent

transmission of the virus to your

partner and others

and number four lifestyle risk if you

are engaged in risky behaviors such as

not using condoms and lubricants during

sex and reusing needles for injections

you must know your hiv status and of

course occupational risk if you are

working with needles and are exposed to

blood products you must know your hiv

status

let's all help and aids take take the

hiv test continue to be productive and

enjoy a good quality of life

so we do have here hiv testing

facilities

we have a social hygiene clinic there

are available social hygiene clinics we

have doh license ofw clinics accredited

hiv counseling and testing centers

private and public facilities we also

have treatment hubs such as pga san

lazaro hospital and ritm

now let's go and understand what is aids

aids stands for acquired immune

deficiency syndrome it is the number of

potentially life-threatening infections

and illnesses that happens when your

immune system has been severely damaged

by the hiv virus so the aids cannot be

transmitted from one person to another

hiv can

so the body can no longer fight off

infections individual may suffer from

two or more opportunistic infections and

the person would experience a collection

of symptoms which could be fatal aids is

the final stage of hiv

so hiv to aids hiv is the virus that

causes the disease aids

general stages of hiv infection before

aids develops will be the infection

stage the response stage the no symptoms

and then the

showing of symptoms aids is diagnosed

when you have a variety of symptoms

infections and specific test results so

here are some of the signs of aids rapid

weight loss recurring fever or profuse

night sweats extreme and unexplained

tiredness prolonged swelling of the

lymph glands in the armpits groin or

neck

diarrhea that lasts for more than a week

source of the mouth ants or genitals

pneumonia red brown pink or purplish

blotches on or on or under the skin or

inside the mouth nose or eyelids memory

loss depression and other neurologic

disorders

so as a summary everyone hiv is a virus

that weakens the immune system and

results resulted to many infections and

illnesses the body acquired cold aids

aids cannot be transmitted but hiv could

be transmitted hiv cannot be cured but

can be prevented through abstinence

being loyal to your partners

and hiv can only transmit to humans and

not to animals

hiv awareness or education would help to

decline the cases of hiv that's why we

are currently studying this and

hiv-infected

people should not be discriminated it is

safe to work with them

and

try to mingle with them

because

you will not be infected by just talking

with an hiv infected person okay

philippines has the fastest growing

numbers of hiv infections in southeast

asia and the major reason is the

internet so those are just some of the

key things to know about hiv i hope that

you have learned something from this

module thank you and see you on our next

lessons