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Nutrition and HIV/AIDS: A Training Manual - Linkages Project

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OutlineContent Methodology TimingDefinitions of <strong>HIV</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>AIDS</strong>Magnitude of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> in AfricaPrevalence of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> in the country <strong>and</strong> byregion/district (if data is available)Trends by age <strong>and</strong> sex (if data is available)1. Modes of transmission of <strong>HIV</strong> <strong>and</strong> relatedfactors• Key modes of transmission <strong>and</strong> risk <strong>and</strong>proportion of all cases of infectiono Sexual intercourseo Perinatal transmission/mother-tochildtransmission (MTCT)o Parenteral (blood) transfusiono Unsafe injections or sharp materials2. Factors affecting risk of <strong>HIV</strong> transmission• Viral• Host• Environmental• Sexual behaviors• Demographic• Economic• Political• Social3. Stages of <strong>HIV</strong>• Early (acute or asymptomatic), middle(symptomatic), <strong>and</strong> late (full-blown<strong>AIDS</strong>)4. Testing for the virusHold interactive lectureusing PowerPoint 1Ask students to statewhat they underst<strong>and</strong>by the terms <strong>HIV</strong> <strong>and</strong><strong>AIDS</strong>If available, show ratesof <strong>HIV</strong> in the country<strong>and</strong> by regions ordistrictsDiscuss factors that mayaffect regional ordistrict differences in<strong>HIV</strong> prevalence50 minutes2

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