(a) State four preventive measures for HIV/AIDS. (b) Mention three ways by which HIV/AIDS can...

Explanation

(a) Preventive measures for HIV/AIDS

i. Distribution of sterilized needles, syringes and other related equipment to hospitals

ii. Destruction of used needles, syringes and other equipment

iii. Avoiding contact with infected body fluid such as blood

iv. Establishment and operation of drug treatment facilities

v. Establishment of mobile outreach centres for the most at risk populations/vulnerable people

vi. Encouraging faithfulness to one's spouse

vii. Pregnant women should be tested for HIV/AIDS and treated if necessary to avoid mother to child transmission

viii. Treatment of opportunistic infections e.g. STIs

ix. Referral for drug treatment/Anti Retroviral Therapy (VCT)/ knowing one's HIV/AIDS status

x. Creating awareness about other means of transmitting HIV/AIDS

(b) Ways of managing HIV/AIDS

i. Taking the recommended Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) as at and when due

ii. Eating balanced diet

iii. Discouraging stigmatization of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHAS)

iv. Giving employment to people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHAS)

v. Creating awareness on the management of HIV/AIDS through the mass media

vi. Teaching of sex/HIV/AIDS education in schools

vii. Engaging in productive exercise

viii. Early discovery of one's HIV status