1. HIV/AIDS Presentation
This presentation should follow the “Information – Motivation – Behavior” (IMB) Model.
Participants are given information about the subject. This may include the topic (HIV), associated risks, behaviors to avoid the risks.
They are then given information which motivates them to change their behavior. For example they may be given examples relevant to their demographics / level of understanding / terms of reference, etc.
The desired behaviors are then provided. This is broken down into skills, it could include demonstration-performance or role plays etc, and checking that they can demonstrate the desired behaviors.
Education and Outreach Team at AIDS Programs South Saskatchewan

2. What We Will Talk About How do people get sick? - Virus is one way
HIV / AIDS : how it makes us sick
How do we avoid getting HIV
Treating people properly and with respect
Where to get help and more information
Check with teacher before the start of the presentation as to how deeply to cover the topic of safe sex if it should come up.

3. What is hiv/aids? Have you ever heard someone talk about HIV/AIDS?
How many people know what HIV or AIDS is?
What do you think about when you hear HIV/AIDS?
Assess current knowledge and attitudes re HIV / AIDS.
In this slide the presenter can simply ask for a show of hands to assess current knowledge levels of participants.
For the 3rd bullet ask for some responses from participants.

4. How do people get sick What makes people sick? A virus!
VIRUS= a type of germ.
They get into our bodies and make us sick
Viruses need to be inside of our body to make us sick
Many viruses do not survive long when outside of the body
Can you name any sickness caused by a virus?
Cold
Chickenpox
Flu
HIV is one type of virus, but is very unique

5. What does hiv mean? Human Immunodeficiency Virus
The illness is spread from one person to another
Immunodeficiency
The illness make people sick by making our bodies weak because it attacks the immune system .This makes it easier for us to catch colds and other sicknesses
Virus
A germ that makes people sick. The virus germs are tricky because it can make more germs inside your body all by itself
HIV is a word used that is short for a very long word. -

6. How you can CATCH Hiv?
There are three main ways someone can become infected with HIV:
Infected BLOOD or some bodily fluids get into your body
(for example:
Blood gets into a wound you have
Getting infected by using dirty needles, tattooing, body piercing equipment
Sharing razors, knives toothbrushes, other personal hygiene equipment)
Unprotected sex
Infected mothers can pass HIV when breastfeeding
The number one way to become infected is through blood some bodily fluids- list.
Touching someone’s blood that already has the HIV virus germs
Having someone’s blood who has the HIV virus germs enter your body. For example through a cut on your skin
Having unprotected sex with someone that has the HIV virus germs
Can sometimes be passed from mother to baby
Using dirty needles
Dirty tattoo or ear/nose/belly piercing tools

7. What does hiv do? The HIV virus germs get into the blood
Makes our bodies weak by attacking our immune system
Makes it easier to catch a cold or other sicknesses

8. Possibility of Transmission
Pathway
Body Fluid
Direct Entry Point To The Blood
Activity
Possibility of Transmission
Mention that it needs to be a dirty/used needle
Body Fluid
(blood, sexual intercourse, or breast milk) +
Open cuts or sores that allows infected blood to get into your blood (open cuts and sores, other mucus membranes, points of needle injection)
Activity
(unprotected sex, being poked by needle, mother-to-baby transmission) =
Possibility of Transmission

9. ANYONE!!!! Who can get hiv? The HIV virus germs are not picky
Boys, Girls, Babies, Kids, Moms, Dads, Grandmas, and Grandpas can all get HIV
But… Everyone can help stop the spread of the HIV virus germs by being healthy and by keeping yourself safe

10. How to keep yourself safe
Always be cautious
Be careful when you come into contact with blood (even if they are your friends)
Never pickup or touch a used needle
Do not share other peoples toothbrush, nail clippers, or shaving razor
Keep your own cuts covered with a Band-Aid
Do not share drug supplies
This presentation does not include mention of safe sex practices b/c it is provided to grade 5/6 students.
If the topic comes up, check with the teacher as to whether or not to proceed in any way.
At this age level the curriculum outcomes include abstinence and condom use, mentioned in a general way.
The teacher SHOULD BE CONSULTED regarding the depth to which this is covered in any presentation.

11. What to do if you find blood or a needle
Needles are very dangerous – do NOT touch them
Never touch a used or dirty needle because HIV or Hep C can be on or in the needle
Tell an adult
Can call the fire department
or the Street Project (306)
Do NOT touch blood unless you have rubber gloves on.

12. Ways you can’t “catch” hiv

13. HIV cannot be transmitted through:
Spit/Saliva
Tears
Urine
Sweat
Insect Bites
Animal Bites
Bed Sheets & Towels
Dishes & Cutlery
Cuddling
Sneezing
Coughing
Toilet Sheets
Food
Kissing
Hugging
Shaking Hands

14. How is HIV different than other viruses ?
HIV The virus must be inside a person’s body in order to survive!
Cannot be survive in the air or in the outside environment
Does not make you sick right away
Becomes less infectious in dry or cold blood

15. Progression of hiv Individual differences General steps
The virus replicates in your body and takes over certain body cells
Weakening of the immune system (T-cells)
Some people may exhibit signs and symptoms
Opportunistic Infections
AIDS
Individual differences = Every person’s immune system is unique and different. Therefore, the progression on the infection will vary and the signs, symptoms, and the severity of the infections will be different for every person
Once the virus enters the body after exposure with blood or other body fluids, it makes more copies of the virus within the body. The more HIV viruses that are formed in the body, the stronger the infection
Once there is enough Viruses in the body, they begin in attack the immune system (The part of the body that helps fight off diseases and other infections) The more T-cells a person has, the stronger their body is at protecting itself. The lower the number, the weaker they are.
HIV is hard to detect unless you get tested because the signs and symptoms are hard to define. Not all people have the same signs and the symptoms do not always occur at the same time. -The signs and symptoms are also hard to detect because they are the same as other illnesses.
Once the body becomes weak enough and the immune system can’t fight off other infections, you become vulnerable for becoming infected with other infections and diseases. Other infections include: cancer, phenomena, and mouth sores
When a person has been diagnosed with an OI, they can then be diagnosed with AIDS.

16. What is aids Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
AIDS is caused by HIV and is the final stage of HIV
AIDS= HIV+ (+) at least one opportunistic infection

17. Is hiv/aids the same?
-A person can have HIV without having AIDS, but a person can’t have AIDS without having HIV
- A person CAN’T Catch AIDS. It is the final stage of HIV

18. How do you know?
- You CAN’T tell is someone has HIV by looking at them. Unlike a cold or the flu, you will not see someone having a runny nose or coughing and they will not look a certain way. The only way to know for sure is TO GET TESTED!!!

19. Ways to get tested Blood test
Since HIV is found in the blood, a simple blood test needs to be done. There are a few different ways to test the blood. One takes a little longer to find out your results, the other takes 1 MINUTE and is as simple as 4 steps!
It only involves a small poke and a few drops of blood.

20. Is there a cure? No. There is medicine for people that have HIV/AIDS
If you or someone you know has HIV/AIDS they can still live a full and happy life
Can still go to school
Have a job
Have a family
Have friends
Play sports
There is not a needle or pill that can make HIV go away forever.
BUT, there is a medication that helps people control the HIV and keeps them from catching other sicknesses. Ultimately, the medication helps put the virus to sleep.

21. Where can you get tested for HIV?
Ask your family doctor (will arrange it)
Ask at a walk-in medical clinic (will arrange it)
APSS ( )
Planned Parenthood ( )
ID Clinic ( )

22. True and false HIV = Virus? True HIV and AIDS are the same? False
You can catch HIV from kissing someone?
Blood, Vaginal fluid, Breast milk, and semen are routes for infection?
You can cure HIV and AIDS?

23. True and false
If you have HIV/AIDS you can’t have a relationship or a family?
False
If you find a dirty needle in a park you should pick it up?
You can make it easier for people to get help by learning about HIV and AIDS?
True

24. Why learn about hiv/aids?
By learning about HIV/AIDS we can:
Help protect ourselves and people we know and love
Can help stop the spread of wrong information
Make people who have HIV/AIDS feel welcome, safe and comfortable
Come together as a group and share our feelings and ask questions

25. Stigma Stop stigma and judgements
In 2013, 129 new people got HIV and there were about 2000 people living in Saskatchewan in 2013 who were infected with HIV
People can be afraid to see a doctor or tell friends and family because people don’t want to be judged
It is important to remember that we are all humans and everyone should be treated with respect even if they are sick
- We are all human and we all have opinions about people and things. However, judgements or stigmas can stop people form going out and getting the help they need if they do have HIV. SO…. We want to provide a safe space for people living with HIV and tell people how important it is for people to be accepting of this illness.

26. Who can help?
RQHR
Doctors
Nurses
Hospitals
Clinics
APSS

27. Mission of apss
Been around for over 27 years
We provide programs and services to individuals infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.
Our goal is to provide everyone with the information and means to live independently and with dignity.
Care and Support for HIV+ Individuals in Southern Saskatchewan