1. Knowledge

Signs & symptoms of HIV

Students can:

1. Explain about being HIV positive, the HIV test, the window period, PEP treatment, the difference between HIV and AIDS and how the virus damages the immune system;
2. List two infections or diseases that people with AIDS often get.

Transmission and risk behaviours

Students can:

1. List the four body fluids which can contain HIV.
2. List the three main ways in which HIV can enter a person's body and correct myths about HIV transmission.
3. List four high-risk behaviours for HIV transmission and two low-risk sexual practices.
4. Explain how STIs and rape increase the risk of HIV transmission.

Treatment

Students can:

1. Explain the difference between cure and treatment and be aware that there is no cure for HIV
2. Explain that it can take any time between several months up to more than 15 years for someone with HIV to develop the first AIDS symptoms, during which time the person can infect others.
3. Explain that ARVs are not a cure but only prevent an HIV-positive person progressing AIDS and that in order to slow down the process of developing AIDS an HIV-positive person should lead a healthy lifestyle.
4. Explain that PMPTC reduces the chance of mother-to-child HIV infection;

HIV testing

Students can:

1. Explain that taking a blood test is the only way to find out whether someone is infected with HIV.
2. Explain how HIV testing takes place, that HIV testing is anonymous and describe where students can get HIV testing and counselling.

Stigma & support

Students can:

1. List two consequences for people living with HIV e.g. discrimination, not being treated well or being stigmatised and list two things students can do for people living with HIV;
2. Describe where and how to find information, support, advice and services related to HIV prevention, testing, care and treatment.

2. Attitude

Students can:

1. Show they are motivated to prevent HIV and to contribute to the fight against the HIV epidemic.
2. Show empathy towards people living with HIV, endorse their right to support and health care and show motivation to support them;
3. Show they are convinced of the importance of HIV testing and visiting a HTC centre or health service if necessary.

3. Skills

Students can:

1. Describe a scenario in which they could provide other people with information and support to prevent them from being infected with HIV.
2. Explain step by step how to prevent HIV infection.
3. Provide a realistic plan for supporting People Living with HIV (PLH) and advocate for their rights in their community.

Computer and creative skills

Students can:

1. Use the mouse correctly in order to drag and drop objectives on the computer screen.
2. Make their own postcard.
3. Add a wish or personal message to a friend on the postcard in order to show support