Global Initiatives On Hiv/Aids

1. Explain the biology and pathogenesis of HIV/AIDS.
2. Identify modes of HIV transmission and prevention strategies.
3. Analyze the relationship between poverty and HIV/AIDS.
4. Evaluate global initiatives and funding mechanisms for HIV/AIDS control.
5. Discuss the challenges of HIV vaccine development and drug resistance.
6. Integrate HIV/AIDS control into family planning services.

13 weeks, about 34 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1:

   • Unit 1: HIV/AIDS Diagnosis and Clinical Symptoms I · 2 hours

     Define HIV and AIDS, understand their differences.. Explain the biology and pathogenesis of HIV.. Identify risk factors and at-risk groups.. Discuss the impact of HIV/AIDS on the body..

2. Week 2Module 1:

   • Unit 2: HIV/AIDS Diagnosis and Clinical Symptoms II · 2 hours

     Understand HIV/AIDS diagnosis methods.. Identify signs and symptoms of HIV infection and AIDS.. Differentiate between HIV and AIDS.. Appreciate advanced AIDS symptoms..

3. Week 3Module 1:

   • Unit 3: HIV/AIDS Diagnosis and Clinical Symptoms Ill · 2 hours

     Identify skin conditions indicative of HIV/AIDS.. Understand the impact of skin conditions on infected individuals.. Familiarize yourself with treatments for each skin condition.. Differentiate between bacterial, fungal, and viral infections..

4. Week 4Module 1:

   • Unit 4: Modes / Routes of HIV Transmission · 2 hours

     Identify different routes/modes of HIV transmission.. Understand high-risk behaviors and cultural practices.. Appreciate factors that fuel AIDS spread.. Be aware of ways HIV/AIDS cannot be contracted..

   • Unit 5 Demographic Incidence and Prevalence of HIV/AIDS · 2 hours

     Understand the factors that fuel AIDS spread in Africa.. Appreciate the spread of HIV/AIDS globally and locally.. Be aware of HIV surveillance epidemiology.. Know some high-risk culture-related practices..

5. Week 5Module 2:

   • Unit 1: The Relationship Between Poverty and HIV/AIDS · 2 hours

     Illustrate the economic effect of HIV/AIDS on individuals.. Illustrate the link between poverty and HIV/AIDS.. Identify efforts to reduce HIV/AIDS-related poverty..

6. Week 6Module 2:

   • Unit 2: HIV/AIDS Global Initiatives I · 2 hours

     Sensitize learners to the devastating effect of HIV/AIDS.. Actively seek the latest information about HIV/AIDS programs.. Create more awareness about ongoing activities on HIV/AIDS.. Encourage participation in global initiatives..

7. Week 7Module 2:

   • Unit 3: HIV/AIDS Global Initiatives II · 2 hours

     Compare ideas in Global Initiative I and Global Initiative II.. Explain the rationale behind the London Summit of 1988.. Identify efforts made by multinational bodies.. Have enough insight into AIDS initiatives..

8. Week 8Module 2:

   • Unit 4: Sources of Funds and HIV/AIDS Financing · 2 hours

     Know sources of funds for HIV/AIDS activities.. Identify agencies and organizations supporting AIDS activities.. Understand the roles played by them individually and collectively..

9. Week 9Module 2:

   • Unit 5: Development Assistance for HIV/AIDS Capacity Building In Nigeria · 2 hours

     Discuss HIV/AIDS development assistance for capacity building in Nigeria.. Mention the type of assistance required.. Explain the rationale behind the choice of assistance.. Review the journey so far on HIV/AIDS capacity building..

10. Week 10Module 3:

    • Unit 1: Research and HIV/AIDS · 2 hours

      Understand research activities concerning HIV/AIDS.. Appreciate the efforts of researchers to curb AIDS scourge.. Examine the global research efforts.. Discuss the research efforts on the HIV epidemic in Nigeria..

11. Week 11Module 3:

    • Unit 2: Quests for an HIV Vaccine · 2 hours

      Justify the need for HIV/AIDS vaccine.. Describe the features of an ideal HIV vaccine.. Identify efforts made so far in terms of research.. Understand the race against time..

    • Unit 3: AIDS: The Impact of Other Sexually Transmitted Diseases · 2 hours

      Examine the impact of STIs on AIDS.. Examine the need to carry along other sexually transmitted diseases in the control of AIDS.. Identify features to look for in people with other sexually transmitted diseases.. Understand STDs as cofactors in sexual transmission of HIV..

12. Week 12Module 3:

    • Unit 4: Prevention, Treatment and Control of the HIV/AIDS Scourge I · 2 hours

      Identify available drugs for the treatment of HIV/AIDS symptoms.. Recognize that AIDS has no known cure yet.. Understand the case for antiretroviral therapy.. Review the adverse effects of antiretroviral therapy..

    • Unit 5: Prevention, Treatment and Control of the HIV/AIDS Scourge II · 2 hours

      Know what combination therapy is all about in HIV/AIDS treatment.. Understand the rationale for combination therapy.. Familiarize yourself with other pharmaceutical care services.. Appreciate different preventive measures for target groups..

13. Week 13Module 4:

    • Unit 1: The Right Mix Of Treatment And Prevention · 2 hours

      Understand what the right mix of treatment is all about.. Appreciate the need for testing before treatment commences.. Know what integration of prevention and treatment is all about.. Understand that the right mix of treatment is based on patient assessment..

    • Unit 2: Drug Resistances in HIV/AIDS Treatment · 2 hours

      Understand drug resistance and how to deal with it.. Know how to test for resistance alongside measures to take.. Understand the concept of Transmitted Drug Resistance.. Discuss Antiretroviral therapy and Acquired Drug resistance in Nigeria..