Chronic Illnesses Chronic Illness – is a condition or disease that is long-lasting in its effects or a disease that comes with time. Diabetes Obesity Asthma Heart Disease Cancer

HIV Awareness

What is HIV? Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Immune System What are things we do to protect our immune system?

True or False? 1. You can get HIV from a toilet seat. T or F? 2. HIV and AIDS are the same. T or F? 3. Condoms help protect against HIV. T or F? 4. There is no cure for HIV. T or F? 5. Only people that are gay or use drugs can get HIV. T or F? 6. HIV is only a problem in Africa. T or F? 7. Half of all people with HIV are women. T or F? 8. If I am healthy and in shape, I can't get HIV. T or F?

Map of the world Where are the highest incidences of HIV/AIDS found?

Map of the World - People with HIV Canada US South Africa India Europe Haiti Australia Why is the number of HIV/AIDS cases higher on certain continents?

Sub-Saharan Africa faces a triple challenge: 1.Providing health care, antiretroviral treatment, and support to a growing population of people with HIV-related illnesses. 2. Reducing the annual toll of new HIV infections by enabling individuals to protect themselves and others. 3. Coping with the impact of millions of AIDS deaths on orphans and other survivors, communities, and national development.

Are First Nations and Inuit populations more at risk? HIV is decreasing in Canada but increasing in FN and Inuit populations Why? Social, economic, and behavioral factors such as poverty, substance use, including injection drug use, sexually transmitted diseases, and limited access to health services Injection drug use continues to be a key mode of HIV transmission in the Aboriginal community HIV/AIDS has a significant impact on Aboriginal women Aboriginal people are being infected with HIV at a younger age compared to non-Aboriginal persons ( eng.php)

What fluids does HIV live in? Blood Semen Vaginal Fluid Saliva Tears Breast Milk

How do you get HIV? NO RISK SOME RISK HIGH RISK GO YIELD STOP

NO RISK SOME RISK HIGH RISK massage holding hands kissing hugging getting a tattoo oral sex with a condom French Kissing human bite oral sex without a condom sharing needles sex without a condom first aid without gloves bug bite

WHO HAS HIV?

How can you prevent HIV? Prevention is the only defense against HIV. There is no vaccine for the virus. -abstinence -monogamous relationship -protected sex-latex condoms not lamb skin or natural condoms -sterile needles

Is HIV/AIDS curable? Is it treatable? cure/index.html?iref=allsearch

How would you feel if you or someone you know was infected with HIV? There are approximately 1400 people in Saskatchewan living with HIV.

What stigmas exist for people who advocate for those affected with HIV/AIDS? What risky behaviours are linked to contracting HIV/AIDS? What marginalized or vulnerable populations are at a greater risk?

For more information All Nations Hope AIDS Network Planned Parenthood Anonymous Testing in Regina

HIV Simulation Activity 1. Take a cup. 2. Pour half of your liquid into someone's cup. 3. They will pour half of their liquid back into your cup. 4. Repeat with one more person. 5. When you are done, sit down. 6. Dip the paper into the cup. 7. Did the paper turn red? 8. If yes, you now have HIV.

Evaluate and respond to a variety of sources of, and information about, chronic illness. Explore personal thoughts, feelings, and questions about chronic illnesses. Discuss the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prognosis of student-identified chronic illnesses (including physical and mental illnesses). Analyze and question the stereotypes associated with people infected with/affected by chronic illness. Examine the similarities and the differences between an acute and chronic illness. Investigate how people affected by chronic diseases are the same/different from others. Examine the disabilities associated with particular chronic illnesses (e.g., arthritis, visual/hearing impairments, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s). Investigate agencies, organizations, and other sources of support for people who live with chronic illness. Examine the challenges that exist in the community for people who are infected with/affected by chronic illness and propose possible solutions. Examine the needs of individuals and families living with chronic illness. Appraise the in/formal community supports (grade 8) and health promotions and services for individuals and families living with chronic illness. Chronic Illness Continued