What is HIV and AIDS?

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Time Activity
Activity 1.5: True or False?
Section 1: What is HIV and AIDS?
Activity Outline
Objective: At the end of the activity, the participants understand the true facts about HIV
and have dispelled any myths.
Duration/Timing: 40 minutes
Materials/Resources: True and False labels, cello tape (scotch tape),
statements.
Before the session begins, tape the two labels (True, False) on opposite ends
of the room. Ensure there is plenty of room for people to move around and
there are no obstacles in the middle.
40 minutes 1. Introduce the activity. Explain to participants this is an opinion continuum.
You will read out a statement and they have to move according to whether
they think it is true or false. If they are not sure, they can remain in the
middle. If they are 80% sure it is true, they can move closer to the true
sign but not under it.
2. After each statement, ask a few participants to explain why they moved to
where they are.
3. After participants have given their view, give them the correct information.
4. At the end of the statements, ask if there are any other questions the
group has. Explain that there are lots of myths around HIV. This is due to
stigma and discrimination and inaccurate information. Emphasise it is all
our responsibility to be informed about the true facts about HIV to better
protect ourselves.
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