Hiv and Aids Education
Assignments
B.Ed (IInd Year)
Assignments for two special compulsory courses
BESE-065: HIV AND AIDS EDUCATION
Assignment 1
Answer the following questions i) Briefly explain the need and importance of HIV and AIDS education.( 250 words)
Answer: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that kills or damages cells of the body's immune system. This virus causes Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) which is a life threatening disease and a major cause of concern for the government as well as general public. As the cure for AIDS is not known yet, it is important that people acquire as much preventive information about AIDS as possible which can be achieved only through education in this respect.
HIV/AIDS is a disease whose prevalence shows no signs of abating. According to some estimates, about 40,000 new cases of HIV are reported every year. And the most potent form of prevention (for there really is no cure) is awareness. In such a scenario, it becomes imperative to focus on education as a tool to spread awareness.
Comprehensive HIV and AIDS education beneficial to the student in the following aspects:
How to protect and promote one’s health * Basic knowledge of HIV and AIDS – including how to protect oneself from HIV infection. * Learning about treatment and.
Social and emotional aspects * How to maintain a healthy level of self-confidence and self-esteem. * Coping with difficult and risky situations. * Coping with loss.
Promotion of equity, including gender issues * Understanding that social, biological, economic and cultural factors affect vulnerability to HIV. * Understanding that men and women have similar rights in society and family.
Overcoming stigma and discrimination and promoting human rights * How to show support for HIV positive people and how not to discriminate against or stigmatize people living with HIV. * Understanding the importance of confronting HIV and AIDS in the
B.Ed (IInd Year)
Assignments for two special compulsory courses
BESE-065: HIV AND AIDS EDUCATION
Assignment 1
Answer the following questions i) Briefly explain the need and importance of HIV and AIDS education.( 250 words)
Answer: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that kills or damages cells of the body's immune system. This virus causes Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) which is a life threatening disease and a major cause of concern for the government as well as general public. As the cure for AIDS is not known yet, it is important that people acquire as much preventive information about AIDS as possible which can be achieved only through education in this respect.
HIV/AIDS is a disease whose prevalence shows no signs of abating. According to some estimates, about 40,000 new cases of HIV are reported every year. And the most potent form of prevention (for there really is no cure) is awareness. In such a scenario, it becomes imperative to focus on education as a tool to spread awareness.
Comprehensive HIV and AIDS education beneficial to the student in the following aspects:
How to protect and promote one’s health * Basic knowledge of HIV and AIDS – including how to protect oneself from HIV infection. * Learning about treatment and.
Social and emotional aspects * How to maintain a healthy level of self-confidence and self-esteem. * Coping with difficult and risky situations. * Coping with loss.
Promotion of equity, including gender issues * Understanding that social, biological, economic and cultural factors affect vulnerability to HIV. * Understanding that men and women have similar rights in society and family.
Overcoming stigma and discrimination and promoting human rights * How to show support for HIV positive people and how not to discriminate against or stigmatize people living with HIV. * Understanding the importance of confronting HIV and AIDS in the