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Sexually Transmitted Infections and Diseases

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Term: 1st Term

Week: 6

Class: Senior Secondary School 2

Age: 16 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 2 periods each

Date:       

Subject:      Home management

Topic:-       Sexually Transmitted Infections and Diseases

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

  1. Explain the meaning of STI, STDs and HIV/AIDS 
  2. State the types and causes of STI, STDs, and HIV/AIDS                                    
  3. Point cut the signs/prevention and treatment of STI, STDs and HIV/AIDS                         
  4. Care for person with 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 reviews the previous lesson on human rights

Students pay attention

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

She discusses the meaning and types of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS 

Students pay attention and participates

STEP 3

DEMONSTRATION

She further discusses ways of preventing STIs, HIV/AIDs and caring for infected people

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

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES
STI means Sexually Transmitted Infections. It is also known as Sexually Transmitted Diseases. They are infections or diseases that are sexually transmitted through unprotected sex or genital contact. Most people don’t experience any symptoms, so they are unaware they are infected.

In women, it can cause pain or a burning sensation when urination, a vaginal discharge, pain in the lower abdomen during and after sex and bleeding during or after sex. It can also cause heavy period.

In man, it can cause pain or a burning sensation when wasting, a white cloudy or watery discharge from the tip of the penis, and pain or tenderness in the testicles. It can cause infertility if left untreated.

Examples of such infection are chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis etc. condoms are best way to avoid STI, they are not just for stopping pregnancy.

 

CAUSES

  1. It can be caused by sexual intercourse.
  2. Transmission of body fluid.
  3. Can be caused through kissing (Viral Hepatitis – Herpes, Saliva).
  4. From a pregnant or breastfeeding woman to her baby.

 

EFFECTS

- Inability to get pregnant.

 

PREVENTIVE MEASURE

  1. Not having sex
  2. The use of some vaccinations which may decrease the risk of certain infections.
  3. Having safer sex with the use of condoms.
  4. Having a small number of sexual partners.

 

SYMPTOMS

Small fluid-filled blisters, headaches, backaches, itching, tingling sensation in the genital or anal area, Flu like swollen glands or fever.

 

HIV means Human Immune Deficiency Virus. This destroys the immune system of man and makes it easier for AIDS i.e. Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome to come in.

The hallmark of HIV infection is the progressive loss of the immune cell that makes it unable to fight off infections and other diseases that take advantage of a weakened immune system. One is said to have AIDS if he is tested positive to HIV.

CAUSES/ HOW HIV IS SPREAD

  1. Unprotected sexual intercourse with a carrier. (an already infected person)
  2. Infected mother can transfer it to her unborn baby.
  3. Sharing of sharp objects like needles, razor blade etc. with the carrier.
  4. When infected blood is transfused to another person.

 

EFFECTS OF HIV/AIDS

  1. It results in series of illness.
  2. The carriers are always discriminated.
  3. A lot of money is spent in treating the carrier.
  4. A carrier can lose his job.
  5. It creates emotional problems for the carrier and his loved ones.
  6. HIV/AIDS can lead to divorce.
  7. It can eventually lead to death as it is incurable.

 

PREVENTION OF HIV/AIDS

Though HIV/AIDS has no cure, it could be prevented;

  1. Singles should abstain from premarital sex while the married ones should be faithful to their spouses.
  2. Before blood transfusion, there should be proper screening.
  3. Sharp objects use by doctors, barbers, hairdresser, etc. should be sterilized before use.
  4. Everyone should also avoid sharing needles or any sharp object.
  5. The use of condoms. The act as barriers to prevent exchange of semen and vaginal fluids during sexual intercourse. 

EVALUATION:    1. Discuss the meaning of sexually transmitted diseases

  1. State the types and causes of sexually transmitted diseases
  2. How can sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS be prevented and controlled?
  3. Discuss ways we can care for people infected with STDs, HIV/AIDS

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively