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<strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Education</strong> TVET Division<br />
<strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> & STI Teacher Guide<br />
Learning outcome 3: Explain how <strong>to</strong> care for people living with<br />
<strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />
Lesson 27<br />
By the end <strong>of</strong> this lesson students can…<br />
3.1 Explain the importance <strong>of</strong> caring for people living with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />
Resources: None<br />
a. Introduction: (15 mins) Read this true s<strong>to</strong>ry from a student.<br />
Lisa, student<br />
During the semester break I went <strong>to</strong> Lae <strong>to</strong> my family. While I was there I found out<br />
one <strong>of</strong> the ladies from our street was <strong>HIV</strong> positive. That lady had been my best auntie<br />
when I had been in Lae. All her family had left her alone in the house and they <strong>to</strong>ok<br />
<strong>of</strong>f <strong>to</strong> live with their relatives. They were scared <strong>to</strong> live with her. I felt sorry for her<br />
because she’s a really nice lady.<br />
One night I was sitting down in front <strong>of</strong> the house when she walked past me and said<br />
goodnight. I didn’t recognise her at first and said “goodnight”. She recognised my<br />
voice and called my name. I walked up <strong>to</strong> her and hugged her. All my family didn’t<br />
want me <strong>to</strong> hug her but I encouraged them <strong>to</strong> do so. On my holiday I just talked <strong>to</strong> the<br />
girls my age especially my friends and sisters about this incurable disease <strong>AIDS</strong> and<br />
encouraged them <strong>to</strong> treat that auntie <strong>of</strong> ours equally <strong>to</strong> make her happy.<br />
Think about yourself. What three messages about caring for people with <strong>HIV</strong> should<br />
you try and live by You could choose a Biblical message if you wish.<br />
Collect some <strong>of</strong> these messages from the class.<br />
b. Main Activity: (30 mins)<br />
Say, “The only way they can find out about their <strong>HIV</strong> status is <strong>to</strong> have an <strong>HIV</strong> blood<br />
test. <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> are new problems in our culture so it is natural people have strong<br />
feelings. Many people are frightened because they don’t understand it. This fear is<br />
based on ignorance. It can lead <strong>to</strong> discrimination, stigma and people with <strong>HIV</strong> being<br />
isolated. It is unhealthy and un-Christian. It is not the Melanesian way.”<br />
Students should work in groups <strong>of</strong> 4. Ask them <strong>to</strong> discuss the two questions and give<br />
feedback in class.<br />
Why is it important <strong>to</strong> care for people living with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />
Why is it important for people living with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> <strong>to</strong> live positively<br />
Say “Depression can weaken your immune system. That is why positive living and<br />
caring is important.”<br />
c. Conclusion: (15 minutes)<br />
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