Water Sector Trust Fund

HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are serious health concerns transmitted through unprotected sex, contaminated blood transfusions, and other means. It's crucial to be aware of the risks, signs, symptoms, and preventive measures associated with these diseases to protect yourself and others.

• HIV/AIDS
• STIs
• prevention
• sexual health
• awareness

medidoc Follow

Uploaded on Feb 15, 2025 | 0 Views

Download Presentation

Please find below an Image/Link to download the presentation.

The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author.If you encounter any issues during the download, it is possible that the publisher has removed the file from their server.

You are allowed to download the files provided on this website for personal or commercial use, subject to the condition that they are used lawfully. All files are the property of their respective owners.

The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author.

Presentation Transcript

1. Water Sector Trust Fund Water Sector Trust Fund HIV/ AIDS, STDs and substance abuse Version:2.0 Last Update: August 2017 1

2. What is it? HIV means Human Immunodeficiency Virus and AIDS means Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome 2

3. How to contract HIV/AIDS and STDs Engaging in unprotected sex Receiving contaminated blood transfusions The use of unsterilized needles (substance abuse, tattoos, skin piercings) Receiving contaminated organs during transplants 3

4. Reducing the risks (guidelines) Always use condoms Obtain prior status tests (before you start any sexual activities with a person) Disclose your status to your partner Never share needles Develop trust and communication with your partner Avoid multiple sexual partners 4

5. Reasons for reluctance to use condoms Cultural factors Religious factors Lack of familiarity People fear that sex will be less enjoyable Stigma associated with the use of condoms 5

6. Signs and symptoms of HIV/AIDS Major signs: Weight loss Chronic diarrhea Cervical cancer Intermittent and constant fever for over one month 6

7. Signs and symptoms of HIV/AIDS Minor signs: Persistent cough Generalized itching condition Thrush Generalized enlarged lymph nodes Recurrent shingles (herpes zoster) Progressive and disseminated herpes simplex infection 7

8. Relationship between HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Both transmitted through sex They share the same risk factors Both are controlled the same way STIs are risk factors for HIV infections 8

9. Public health importance of HIV/AIDS and STIs They are transmitted the same way They spread rapidly They cause inevitable death They have far reaching consequences for the family, community and the country 9

10. Effects HIV/AIDS and STDs have on the family Loss of care and emotional support Decline in nutritional status Orphans leading to street children Loss of rights and position in the family School dropouts Lack of income Stigmatization Infertility 10

11. Effects HIV/AIDS and STIs have on the community and country Less economical production Loss of skilled personnel Society loses in investments and leadership Population decreases Health sector spends billions on provision of medication and care 2/15/2025 11

12. Government policies on HIV/AIDS and STDs Promotion of behavior change awareness Treatment and control of HIV and STIs is free Encouraging prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV Encouraging transmission of screened blood and organs for the transplant 12

13. Government policies on HIV/AIDS and STDs Free provision and supply of condoms Encouraging male circumcision Public awareness about HIV (billboards) HIV /Aids Support groups 13

14. Substance Abuse (Drug Abuse) Is a use of drug in which the person takes the substance in amounts or with methods which are harmful to themselves or others Examples of abused drugs Alcohol Miraa Bhang Tobacco 14

15. Effects of Substance Abuse Diseases like: Liver Cirrhosis Throat cancer Bronchitis Laryngitis Gum diseases Infertility 15

16. Effects of Substance Abuse Behavior changes Violence Moodiness Social problems Psychological problems Suicides Homicides Vehicle accidents Unprotected sex Rape 2/15/2025 16

17. How to control Substance Abuse Training on behavior change Motivation Treatment Training courses Counselling Law enforcement 2/15/2025 17

18. Thank you!!! Any questions? Don t be shy 18