Welcome

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 Objectives
1. Have an understanding on the basics of STI,
HIV and AIDS.
2. Understand how STI and HIV is transmitted &

prevented from one person to another, Treated

3. Correct misconceptions of how HIV is
& Managed.
acquired.
4. Remain aware, healthy & productive
or aware and uninfected.
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 The Basics of STI,
HIV & AIDS

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 S.T.I
Sexually
Transmitted
Infections
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 “STI - Is an infection
primarily transmitted
through sexual contact ,
but may also be
transmitted through non
sexual means.”
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Common STIs

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Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Chlamydia
Chanchroid
Genital Herpes
Genital warts
Genital Moluscum/ moluscum
contagiousm
Trichomonas
Candidiasis
Pubic lice
Common Signs & Symptoms of STI

Pain passing urine Severe itchiness Pain

Yellowish/abnormal Ulcerations Abdominal pain

discharge
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 What is HIV?
This virus can only infect
human beings

The effect of the virus is to

create a deficiency (a failure
to work properly) within the
body’s immune system

This organism is a retro virus,

which means it can reproduce
itself by taking over the
machinery of the human cell
Source: UNAIDS. Training manual on HIV & AIDS for Catholic Church pastoral workers. Makati:
UNAIDS. 2007.

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 How does the Immune System work?

CD-4 Cells
T-Helper
Cells
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 How HIV affects the Immune
System?

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 How HIV affects the Immune System?

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 How HIV is
passed on?

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 HIV Transmission RISK
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 HIV Transmission RISK
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Source: DOH, Remedios AIDS

Foundation, UNICEF

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 HIV Transmission RISK
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Source of illustrations: DOH, Remedios AIDS

Foundation, UNICEF

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4 Body Fluids known to transmit HIV

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Activities that DO NOT Allow HIV Transmission

Sources of illustrations: DOH, Remedios AIDS

Foundation, UNICEF; UNODC
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 SUFFICIENT
Sex
Injection Drug Use
Mother to Child
Other transfer of
body fluid

EXIT ENTER
Portal of EXIT: Portal of ENTRY:
Blood Lining of the vagina,
Semen SURVIVE rectum, and opening of the
Vaginal Fluid urethra in males;
Breast milk Wounds or breaks in the
skin
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 Progression of HIV Infection

Status of
Immune
System ARV

TREATMENT OF
O.I. & ARV
HIV
Infection AIDS DEATH
Condition

Asymptomatic Symptomatic
Window period Stage Stage
(2 Weeks – 3 Months)

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 What is AIDS?
ACQUIRED The infection may be transmitted
from one person to another

IMMUNE The immune system is compromised

The body can no longer fight off

DEFICIENCY infections; individual may suffer from
two or more opportunistic infections

SYNDROME A person experiences a collection of

symptoms which could be fatal
Source:
UNAIDS. Training manual on HIV & AIDS for Catholic Church pastoral workers.

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 How can I
protect myself
from HIV?

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The ABCDE of
Prevention
Abstinence
Be mutually faithful
Correct and consistent use of
condoms
Do not inject drugs & drink too much
alcohol
Education

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WE ARE ALL CAPABLE OF GETTING
INFECTED BECAUSE ANYONE
CAN BE INFECTED WITH HIV

YOU CANNOT TELL WHO IS

INFECTED
HIV IS INCURABLE & FATAL

HIV IS PREVENTABLE
 RA 8504
HIV Law
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 Your health is your
best asset.
Protect it.
Love Yourself!
Be Responsible!

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QUESTIONS?