SESSION 2:
LIVING POSITIVELY.
'HOW DO I LOOK AFTER MYSELF?'
BASIC HIV/Aids INFORMATION
OBJECTIVES
The following objectives are set for Session 2:
At the end of the session the women should be able to
understand the difference between HIV and Aids;
understand how HIV affects the human body;
know what it means to live positively with HIV;
understand the role of antiretroviral treatment (ART) and monitoring of health status; and
understand the risk of transmission to an infant and how to decrease the risk of transmission.
PREPARATION
Prepare for the discussion. It is important that you take yourself mentally through the process of the type of questions that can be
raised, and reflect on how to facilitate the group so that the core concepts can be addressed. It is important that the facilitator has a
good understanding of the discussion topics, but must not feel pressured to answer any questions he or she is unsure about. If you
are not sure about something, note it down and talk with your mentor, so that you will be able to give the group accurate feedback
the following week.
MATERIALS
The following will be needed for this session:
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Paper and pen to take the register and for notes on the session
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Whiteboard and marker for questions
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Handouts on basic knowledge of HIV and Aids (from clinics)
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Material on how to live positively (from clinics)
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Material on antiretroviral treatment (from clinics)
CORE CONCEPTS
The following are core concepts that should be addressed during this session:
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HIV
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Aids
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Transmission of the virus
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Symptoms of HIV and Aids
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CD4+ count
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Antiretroviral treatment (ART)
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Living positively
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Nutrition
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Re-infection
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Prevention
OUTLINE OF THE SESSION
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Welcome the group, and make apologies for absent members.
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Open the group session according to the group norms set, for example did the group decide to open with a prayer? Before
commencing with the group, briefly discuss the previous session.
HIV
Intervention Programme for the ENHANCEMENT OF CHILDREN'S RESILIENCE
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