INTRODUCTION

STDs are sexually transmitted diseases. This means they are most often -- but not exclusively --
spread by sexual intercourse. HIV, chlamydia, genital herpes, genital warts, gonorrhea, some forms of
hepatitis, syphilis, and trichomoniasis are STDs. The past couple of decades of the HIV response has been
pioneering and had a global impact; it showed that the goal of ending the AIDS epidemic is ambitious but
feasible. Despite this progress, major challenges must be overcome to make the global impact sustainable
and to end the AIDS epidemic because HIV remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide.
Especially diagnosis should be improved, so that people are diagnosed much sooner after becoming
infected, start earlier ART and stay on treatment. This protects people with HIV from illness and prevents
further transmission of HIV. HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is one of the world’s most serious public
health challenges. But there is a global commitment to stopping new HIV infections and ensuring that
everyone with HIV has access to HIV treatment.Number of People with HIV—There were approximately
37.9 million people across the globe with HIV/AIDS in 2018. Of these, 36.2 million were adults and 1.7
million were children (<15 years old). New HIV Infections—An estimated 1.7 million individuals
worldwide became newly infected with HIV in 2018. (New HIV infections, or “HIV incidence,” refers to
the estimated number of people who newly acquired the HIV virus during a year, which is different from
the number of people diagnosed with HIV during a year. Some people may have HIV but not know it.) Of
these new infections:
• 1.6 million infections were among people ages 15 and older
• 160,000 infections were among children ages 0-14

HIV/AIDS infection in the Philippines

might be low but growing. The estimated incidence
of HIV/AIDS in the country remains under 0.1% of
the total population in 2015. The Philippines has
one of the lowest rates of infection, yet has one of
the fastest growing number of cases worldwide.
The Philippines is one of seven countries with
growth in number of cases of over 25%, from 2001
to 2009. Cases are concentrated among men who
have sex with men. On December 20, 2018,
Republic Act No. 11166, also known as the
Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Act of 2018, was
passed. The law repealed the 21-year old Republic
Act No. 8504 also known as the Philippine AIDS
Prevention and Control Act of 1998 and made
health services for HIV/AIDs more accessible to
Filipinos. A UNAIDS Report on the global HIV
epidemic states that the number of new infections in
the Philippines has more than doubled in the past
six (6) years from an estimated 4,300 in 2010 to an
estimated 10,500 in 2016. The Philippines has
become the country with the fastest growing HIV
epidemic in Asia and the Pacific, and has become
one of eight countries that account for more than
85% of new HIV infections in the region. While the
country has the fastest growing epidemic in terms
of percentage increase, the number of new
infections in the Philippines is not as high as several countries in the region which are estimated to have
tens of thousands of new infections annually. “The Philippines has a small window of opportunity to act
now and stop a major HIV epidemic from taking hold,” said Eamonn Murphy, Director UNAIDS
Regional Support Team for Asia-Pacific. “If HIV programming is redirected to focus on the people most
at risk and where they are located, I’m sure the country can not only return to a stable situation but even
end the AIDS epidemic as a public health threat by 2030.” Due to this data and information the researcher
wanted to propose a project that will raise awareness about HIV/STDs among the citizens of Barangay
Cupang, Antipolo City which aims to tackle the following:
● Information about STDs/HIV:
a. History
b. Correcting misconceptions
c. Causes and effects
● Government agencies, LGUs, and support groups that raise awareness about STDs/HIV
● Prevention

INFORMATION

STD stands for sexually transmitted disease. Sometimes STDs are called sexually transmitted
infections (STIs). STDs are infections that spread from person to
person through sexual activity, including anal, vaginal, or oral sex.
STDs are caused by bacteria, parasites, and viruses. HIV is an
STD. Chlamydia, gonorrhea, human papillomavirus (HPV)
infection, and syphilis are examples of other STDs.

What is the connection between HIV and other STDs?

Behaviors that put people at risk for HIV also increase
their risk for other STDs. These behaviors include the following:
● Having sex without a condom.
● Having sex with many partners, especially anonymous
partners.
● Having sex while using drugs or alcohol. Using drugs and
alcohol can affect a person’s judgement, which can lead to
risky behaviors.
Having an STD can make it easier to get HIV. For example, an
STD can cause a sore or a break in the skin, which can make it
easier for HIV to enter the body. Having HIV and another STD
may increase the risk of HIV transmission.

SYMPTOMS
The symptoms of HIV and AIDS vary, depending on the phase of infection.
Primary infection (Acute HIV)

Most people infected by HIV develop a flu-like illness within a month or two after the virus enters the
body. This illness, known as primary or acute HIV infection, may last for a few weeks. Possible signs and
symptoms include:

● Fever
● Headache
● Muscle aches and joint pain
● Rash
● Sore throat and painful mouth sores
● Swollen lymph glands, mainly on the neck
These symptoms can be so mild that you might not even notice them. However, the amount of virus in
your bloodstream (viral load) is quite high at this time. As a result, the infection spreads more easily
during primary infection than during the next stage.

Clinical latent infection (Chronic HIV)

In some people, persistent swelling of lymph nodes occurs during this stage. Otherwise, there are no
specific signs and symptoms. HIV remains in the body and in infected white blood cells.

This stage of HIV infection generally lasts around 10 years if you're not receiving antiretroviral therapy.
But sometimes, even with this treatment, it lasts for decades. Some people develop more severe disease
much sooner.

Symptomatic HIV infection

As the virus continues to multiply and destroy your immune cells — the cells in your body that help fight
off germs — you may develop mild infections or chronic signs and symptoms such as:

● Fever
● Fatigue
● Swollen lymph nodes — often one of the first signs of HIV infection
● Diarrhea
● Weight loss
● Oral yeast infection (thrush)
● Shingles (herpes zoster)

PROPOSAL
Be The Clean One is a proposed project which aims to educate people of brgy.Cupang Antipolo
city,that includes the age bracket of 15-50 years old.In order to execute this project,The researcher will
coordinate with the Head Health Department of Brgy.Cupang, Antipolo City, ,Kagawad.Joy Nicolan and
also Sk Chairman Jr Papel.We will invite Be The Clean One is a proposed project which aims to educate
people of brgy.Cupang Antipolo city,that includes the age bracket of 15-50 years old.In order to execute
this project. To make the seminar more informative, we will invite Mr.Danvic Rosarido Head of PrEPPY
and Research of Love Yourself Anglo PH, a support group that raise awareness, education and counseling
about sexual studies, affiliated with PhilHealth and other sexual health bodies/groups in the Philippines,
as as soon as the proposal is consolidated,the event will be held at vacation.