Format
1. Definitions of HIV and AIDS
2. Statistics of HIV infection rates
3. Students see how immune system works normally and how HIV affects the immune system differently
4. Transmission of HIV is explained
5. Abstinence is promoted in a positive manner as the only 100% effective way to avoid infection in a sexual manner
6. It is stressed that normal day to day activities will not pass HIV
Objectives
Upon completion of this program the student will be able to:
1. Identify the normal response of T-cells, B-cells, and antibodies to HIV and other viruses.
2. Identify the difference between being HIV positive and having AIDS.
3. Name the four main fluids that can transmit HIV.
4. Name three effective ways to provide protection from HIV.
5. Identify one physical and one emotional advantage of sexual abstinence until marriage.
6. Identify why some people live longer with HIV than others.
7. Give one reason why the use of alcohol and other drugs may increase the risk of HIV infection.
8. List four ways HIV is NOT transmitted.
Standards Alignment
National Standards
National Health Education Standards:1, 2, 4, 5, 7.
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State Standards
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