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HIV/AIDS II

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TERM – 2ND TERM

WEEK SIX

Class: Junior Secondary School 1

Age: 12 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: BASIC SCIENCE

Topic: HIV/AIDS II

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

  1. Define counseling and Testing of HIV/AIDS
  2. Identify the care and support for HIV/AIDS
  3. Identify the common myth and facts about HIV/AIDS

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers,

demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S

ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher Identify the tools for wiring and state their uses.

Students pay

attention

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher identify the materials essential for house wiring and the uses.

Students pay

attention and

participate

 

STEP 3

DEMONSTRATION

Teacher highlight and discuss the procedure for carrying out simple electric wiring.

Students pay

attention and

participate

STEP 4

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized

note on the board

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

HIV/AIDS II

Counseling and Testing

HIV Counseling: Counseling for HIV/AIDS involves providing support, information, and guidance to individuals before and after HIV testing. Pre-test counseling helps individuals understand the testing process, assess their risk factors, and address any concerns or fears they may have. Post-test counseling offers emotional support, helps individuals understand their test results, and provides information on prevention, treatment, and accessing care and support services.

HIV Testing: HIV testing is a critical component of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment. Testing can be done through various methods, including blood tests, oral fluid tests, and rapid tests. HIV testing can be conducted at healthcare facilities, community-based organizations, and other testing sites.

Care and Support

  1. Medical Care: People living with HIV/AIDS require ongoing medical care to manage their condition effectively.
  2. Psychosocial Support: Psychosocial support services, such as individual counseling, support groups, and peer mentoring programs, can provide emotional support, reduce isolation, and help individuals cope with the psychological impact of HIV/AIDS.
  3. Nutritional Support: Proper nutrition is essential for maintaining overall health and supporting the immune system in people living with HIV/AIDS.
  4. Community-Based Care: These organizations offer a range of services tailored to the needs of the community, including counseling, testing, treatment adherence support, and advocacy.

Myths and Facts about HV/AIDS

Myth 1: HIV/AIDS only affects certain groups of people.

Fact: HIV/AIDS can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. It does not discriminate.

Myth 2: HIV/AIDS can be transmitted through casual contact like hugging, kissing, or sharing food.

Fact: HIV/AIDS is not transmitted through casual contact. It is primarily transmitted through unprotected sexual intercourse, sharing needles or syringes, and from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding.

Myth 3: You can tell if someone has HIV/AIDS by looking at them.

Fact: There are no physical characteristics that can reliably indicate whether someone has HIV/AIDS.

Myth 4: HIV/AIDS can be cured by herbal remedies or alternative therapies.

Fact: There is currently no cure for HIV/AIDS. While antiretroviral therapy (ART) can effectively control the virus and prolong life expectancy, it does not eliminate HIV from the body.

Myth 5: HIV/AIDS is a death sentence.

Fact: With early diagnosis, access to medical care, and adherence to treatment, people living with HIV/AIDS can lead long and healthy lives.

EVALUATION: 1. Define counseling and testing of HIV/AIDS.

  1. Mention 5 care and support that can be given to some with HIV/AIDSt
  2. Identify any 5 myth and facts you know about HIV/AIDS

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively