Blaids powerpoint 2010 2011

Directors:

Fanta Bayoh

Rozanne Carlos

Eric Carpio

Erika Howell

Enock Teefe

Rosa Vasquez

ICEBREAKER

WHAT DO PEOPLE WITH HIV LOOK

LIKE???

WHAT IS HIV?

H IV

uman

mmunodeficiency

irus

WHAT IS AIDS?

A IDS

cquired

mmune

eficiency

yndrome

STAGES OF HIV

1. PRIMARY HIV INFECTION Flu-like symptoms that last a few weeks

This is when the body begins to create CD4 antibodies to fight the HIV virus

2. CLINICAL ASYMPTOMATIC STAGE

Asymptomatic: does not currently show symptoms of the disease being discussed

Can last for an average of 10 years

HIV is present and active in blood.

3. SYMPTOMATIC HIV INFECTION

Immune system becomes weak

Opportunistic infections/diseases occur

These diseases and infections would not cause harm to a normal person, but can be fatal for someone with a weak immune system

4. PROGRESSION FROM HIV TO AIDS

This is the fatal stage of HIV

The immune system is almost destroyed

The illness becomes more severe and you are diagnosed with AIDS

People DO NOT die from AIDS but from an opportunistic disease/infection

Those with the virus may or may not show

any symptoms!

WAYS OF TRANSMISSION

Sex: Vaginal, Anal, Oral Sharing Needles

DrugsTattoos/ Piercings

Mother To Child

Ways of Transmission

5 BODILY FLUIDS1. Blood2. Semen3. Pre-ejaculate4. Vaginal Secretions5. Breast Milk

FLUIDS THAT WILL NOT GIVE YOU HIV

Tears Saliva Sweat Urine

* In order to contract HIV by making out, you would have to swallow a whole gallon of someone’s spit!*

MYTHS OF TRANSMISSION

Hugging, Kissing or Shaking Hands

Sharing Utensils Using Public

Bathrooms Donating Blood Mosquito Bites

PROTECT YOURSELF! Don’t put yourself at risk Condoms are highly

protective against HIV/AIDS and other STDs.

Abstinence is the only 100% effective way to prevent STDs and pregnancy

THE HIV TEST

HOW THE TEST WORKS The HIV test looks for HIV antibodies in a person’s

blood. NOT FOR AIDS.

If you have enough of the antibodies, your test will be positive, which means you have been infected with HIV

If you do not have the antibodies (or enough of them), your test will be negative, and this could mean one of two things:

You do not have HIV

OR

You have been infected but your body has not made enough antibodies for the test to detect them.

THE WINDOW PERIOD It takes about 3 months after HIV infection for people

to develop antibodies to HIV.

It is best to wait at least three months after the last time you could have been exposed to HIV before taking the test.

Even if your test is negative after 3 months, some test centers may recommend testing again at 6 months, just to be extra sure.

TYPES OF TESTING

HOME TESTING KITS1.Purchase kit from a local

pharmacy.2. Take your own sample

(usually blood sample) 3. Send it off to a laboratory

for testing.4. After a few days, the

person will call in, with a personal identification code to receive results.

HOME TESTING KITS: DISADVANTAGES It’s not as efficient

or reliable! There are many

home test kits out that are not approved by the FDA which potentially can lead to unreliable results.

The testing kit may be expensive (~ $80.00)

RAPID TESTING The rapid HIV test consists of either a small

blood sample, or saliva. Some testing centers require that a patient

provide their name and a mailing address.

ADVANTAGE short amount of time you wait to receive your results.

DISADVANTAGE tests are expensive and there are a few places that

offer it free of charge.

This test takes place in a clinic. Personal information and results

will be kept in your medical record.

DISADVANTAGE Takes a little longer to get results

HOWEVER…. ADVANTAGE

These results are given to you at the clinic

Usually, FREE! It becomes part of your medical

history

CONFIDENTIAL TESTING

ANONYMOUS TESTING This test also takes place

in a clinic. You’re given a code that

you’ll use to call and get your results.

DISADVANTAGES Also takes a little longer to

get results ADVANTAGES

Quality counseling Anonymous Usually FREE!!

FREE HIV TESTING

To find free HIV Testing near you go to: http://www.hivtest.org/

METHODS OF BIRTH CONTROL

THE PILL

Effectiveness: 92-99.7% Still need to use a

condom Disadvantages:

Must take pill everyday No protection from HIV,

STD’s

THE SHOT: DEPO PROVERA Effectiveness: 97-99.7% Still need to use a

condom Advantages:

Not taken daily and prevents pregnancy for 12 weeks.

Disadvantages May cause delay in

getting pregnant after shots are stopped.

THE CONDOM

Effectiveness: 85-98% Advantages:

Latex Condoms offer protection against HIV & STDs. Inexpensive & readily available.

Disadvantages: Uncooperative partners,

allergies, and possibility of breakage

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED

DISEASES

STDS

Sexually Transmitted DiseasesAlso known as STIs: sexually transmitted infectionsSTDs are infectious diseases usually transmitted from

person to person through sexual intercourse or other intimate contact

If untreated, they can cause permanent damage such as infertility and can lead to life-threatening conditions

STD transmission can be prevented by the use of condoms or the practice of abstinence.

There are 65 million people living in the US with an incurable STD. That is 1 in 4 people!

In the US there are over 19 million new STD infections every year, and almost half of them are among young people ages 15-24 years old

HOW ARE STDS TRANSMITTED? Vaginal Sex Oral Sex Anal Sex Any exchange of bodily

fluids(blood, semen, vaginal

secretions, pre-ejaculate, breast milk)

STDs can still be transmitted even when there are no symptoms!

COMMON STDS Chlamydia Gonorrhea Genital Herpes Syphilis HIV/AIDS Hepatitis

CHLAMYDIA

The most widespread STD in the United States It is a bacterial infection that can be treated with

antibiotics More than 50% of those infected have no

symptoms at all In 2007, the rate of infection for females was over

3 times greater than the rate for males

CHLAMYDIA Symptoms

Female: Abnormal discharge (may have an

odor) Painful periods or bleeding between

periods Pain while urinating or having sex Abdominal pain or fever Itching in or around vagina

CHLAMYDIA Symptoms

Male: Clear or cloudy discharge

from the penis Painful urination Burning and itching around

the opening of the penis Pain and swelling of the

testicles

GONORRHEA Also known as “the

clap” It is a bacterial

infection that can be treated with antibiotics

Symptoms usually appear within 2-5 days of exposure but many people have no symptoms

GONORRHEA

SymptomsWomen:

Vaginal discharge Burning and pain while

urinating and increased urination

Sore throat Fever Pain in the lower abdomen Pain during intercourse

Labial swelling caused by gonorrhea

GONORRHEA Symptoms

Male: Pain and burning while urinating Discharge from the penis (green,

yellow, or white in color) Increased urinary frequency Red or swollen opening of the

penis Tender or swollen testicles Sore throat

GENITAL HERPES

1 in 4 adults has herpes There are 30 million cases of herpes in the US

with about 1 million NEW cases every year! The infection is caused by a virus that has no

known cure. Most people infected with the virus do not know

that they have it since they have no symptoms.

GENITAL HERPES Symptoms

Small, red bumps, blisters and open sores in the genital, anal and nearby areas.

Pain or itching around genital area, buttocks or inner thighs

HEPATITIS B A virus that primarily infects the liver causing

inflammation Results from exposure to blood or bodily fluids

containing blood, including unprotected sexual contact and contaminated needles.

Can be prevented by a vaccine Can be treated with antiviral treatment

HEPATITIS B

SymptomsAbdominal PainDark Urine Joint PainLoss of appetiteWeakness and fatigueNausea and vomitingYellowing of the skin

HPV

HPV stands for Human Papillomavirus There is no cure for HPV There are over 100 types of HPV, some which

can cause complications such as cervical cancer. Can be prevented by a vaccine.

HPV Symptoms

Warts in the genital area- may be raised or flat, alone or in groups, small or large and are sometimes cauliflower shaped.

Lesions may appear on the anus, scrotum, groin, thighs, penis, cervix or in the vagina.

SYPHILIS

Syphilis is a bacterial infection that can be treated with antibiotics

It is a three stage infection with different symptoms in each stage

SYPHILIS: STAGE 1

Symptoms Painless sores Swollen lymph nodes

SYPHILIS: STAGE 2

SymptomsFeverFatigueAches and painsLoss of appetite Skin rash on the palms

or soles

SYPHILIS: STAGE 3 Symptoms

Brain, Heart and Nervous System problems

Damage can occur in the brain, nerves, eyes, heart, blood vessels, liver, bones and joints.

PROTECT YOURSELF!

The only way to be 100% safe from contracting HIV or STDs is:

and not sharing needles of any kind!!

ABSTINENCE

CONDOM DEMO

1. Check the expiration date

2. Make sure there is an air bubble

3. Slide the condom to the side and open the package 4. Place condom on banana (ridges up) and slide all

the way down

5. Roll condom off of banana and place in napkin

LAST MINUTE TIPS!

Do not exchange bodily fluids

Do not use oil based lubricants

Use a new latex condom every time you engage in sex.

If you are allergic to latex condoms, Polyurethane condoms can be used as a replacement.