Basics of HIV/AIDS

Basics of HIV/AIDS

1 Introduction to Public Health

  1. History of Medicine
  2. Evolution of Public Health
  3. What is Public Health?
  4. Changing Concepts of Public Health
  5. Health Care Revolution

2 Components of Public Health

  1. Different Concepts of Health
  2. Dimensions of Health
  3. Concept of Well-being
  4. Determinants of Health
  5. Concept of Disease
  6. Health Indicators

3 What, Why and How of HIV/AIDS

  1. Immune System of the Body
  2. Profile of HIV and AIDS
  3. Natural History of HIV/AIDS
  4. HIV Infection, Tuberculosis (TB) and STDs
  5. Why is AIDS Different from Other Diseases?

4 Misconceptions about HIV/AIDS/STDs

  1. Myths and Misconceptions Related to Transmission of HIV/AIDS/STDs
  2. Misconceptions Related to Traditional and Cultural Practices
  3. Misconceptions Related to Care, Treatment and Rehabilitation

5 History of HIV/AIDS

  1. Clinical Description of HIV
  2. History of HIV/AIDS in the World
  3. History of HIV/AIDS in India
  4. Theories of the Origin of HIV/AIDS

6 Transmission of HIV Through Sex

  1. Modes of Transmission Through Sexual Activities
  2. Factors Responsible for Causing Infections
  3. HIV Transmission Risks in Different Practices
  4. Vulnerable Population

7 Transmission of HIV Through Blood

  1. Transmission of HIV through Blood
  2. Vulnerable Population
  3. Issues Related to Transmission of HIV Through Blood
  4. Government Action on Ferguson Report

8 Mother to Child Transmission of HIV

  1. Extent of HIV Infection Among Women of Childbearing Age
  2. Ways of Transmission Among Children
  3. The Risks of Mother-to-Child Transmission
  4. Issues Related to Mother-to-Child Transmission
  5. Prevention Strategies

9 HIV Testing and Issues Involved

  1. HIV Virus and HIV Tests
  2. Pre-test and Post-test Counselling
  3. Types of Testing Situations and Strategies

10 Moral Issues on HIV Testing

  1. The Right to Autonomy of HIV/AIDS Patients
  2. Implications of Universal Testing
  3. Specific Groups
  4. HIV Testing and Confidentiality

11 How to Pervent and Control HIV/AIDS

  1. Need and Importance of Prevention
  2. Prevention of Sexual Transmission
  3. Prevention of Transmission Through Blood and Blood Products
  4. Prevention of Transmission from Mother to Child
  5. Universal/Standard Precautions for HIV Prevention

12 Continuum of Care

  1. Continuum of Care
  2. Home Care
  3. Hospital Care
  4. Hospice Care

13 Social Influences on HIV/AIDS Transmission and Prevention

  1. Societal Influence on Sexual Behaviour Patterns
  2. Impact of Shift in Traditional Economy
  3. HIV and Socio-economic Situation in India
  4. Role of Medical System in Promoting HIV Transmission

14 HIV/AIDS and Ethical Issues

  1. The Fundamental Rights of Persons Living with HIV/AIDS to Care and Treatment
  2. The Futility of Discrimination against People Living with HIV/AIDS
  3. Ethics of Legislation about HIV/AIDS
  4. Futility of Criminalisation of HIV Transmission
  5. Ethics and HIV Vulnerable Population
  6. Living Positively with HIV/AIDS

15 Life Skills in the Context of Adolescent Health

  1. Inherent and Acquired Life Skills
  2. Concept, Purpose and Context of Life Skills Education
  3. Life Skills in the Context of HIV/AIDS and Adolescent Education
  4. Life Skills in the Context of HIV/AIDS and Sexual Health Education
  5. Useful Life Skills for Helping Professionals