HIV/AIDS prevention and management (GHHA 616) (5cr)

Objective

After completing the course, students will
- understand key concepts related to HIV/AIDS
- be familiar with national and international legislation and policies on HIV/AIDS
- understand the management and prevention of HIV infections, see their implications to health workers and the community, and be able to design action plans
- know the epidemiology of HIV/AIDS
- understand sociocultural aspects of HIV/AIDS
- be able to work with a community for HIV/AIDS prevention

Content

Core contents
- Epidemiology
- Role of voluntary counseling and testing
- Prevention of mother-to-child transmission
- Antiretroviral therapy
- Home care and community-based care
- Impact assessment
- Policies and legislation on HIV/AIDS prevention
- Health promotion and positive living