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December 1 st 2014
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What is HIV/AIDS? HHuman IImmunodeficiency VVirus AAcquired IImmune DDeficiency SSyndrome Copyright DHIVERSE 20132
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What is World AIDS Day and why is it important? 1 st December every year First ever global health day (1988) People worldwide unite in the fight against HIV Remember people who have died of HIV Show support for people living with HIV Raise awareness and increase testing Challenge stigma and discrimination Copyright DHIVERSE 20133
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HOW IS HIV TRANSMITTED? Copyright DHIVERSE 20134 BLOOD SWEAT BREAST MILK SEMEN VAGINAL FLUID SALIVA ? URINE FAECES TEARS ? ? ? ?
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HOW IS HIV TRANSMITTED? Copyright DHIVERSE 20135 BLOOD SWEAT BREAST MILK SEMEN VAGINAL FLUID SALIVA ? URINE FAECES TEARS ? ? ? ?
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Copyright DHIVERSE 20136 HIVTransmission Myths… Myths… Sharing cups, cutlery, crockery… Mosquito bites kissing Toilet seats Door handles Shaking hands Food preparation Coughing or sneezing Swimming pools Hugging
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HIV and Stigma… Copyright DHIVERSE 20137
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What we do at DHIVERSE HIV support service Counselling Support groups 1-2-1 support Financial support – housing and benefits Crisis support Prevention and education Copyright DHIVERSE 20138
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How can you help? Raising awareness Red Ribbons Fundraising Copyright DHIVERSE 20139
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