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AIM |
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COURSE PURPOSE |
The Course aims to equip learners with knowledge appropriate attitude and skills to manage the disease HIV/AIDS |
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COURSE OBJECTIVES |
By the end of the Course, learner will be able to:- 1. Discuss the background of HIV/AIDS 2. Describe the process of HIV Infection 3. Explain impact of HIV/AIDS on all aspect of the society 4. Discuss the management of HIV/AIDS 5. State the implications of PrePs |
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EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOME |
1. Demonstrate understanding on the background of HIV/AIDS 2. Analyze the process of HIV Infection 3. Evaluate the impact of HIV/AIDS on all aspect of the society 4. Plan the management of HIV/AIDS 5. Assess the effects of PrePs on eligible victims |
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COURSE DESCRIPTION |
Course Description Theories of human behaviour and personality development; HIV/AIDS, local and global overview: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), HIV antibodies, viral load, window period, acute retroviral syndrome, chronic HIV infection, HIV/AIDS prevalence and incidence, mortality statistics, impact on demography, economy, households, health care systems, family structures. Prevalence, ethology and pathology of HIV/AIDS; Impact of HIV/AIDS on family, community & society; Gender stereotyping, stigmatization; Intervention strategies: treatment, control, prevention, nutritional care, counselling and support. The role of gender in management of HIV/AIDS; Evaluation of recent health programmes including nutrition education projects and schemes |
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COURSE CONTENT/ TOPICS |
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1.0 BACKGROUND OF HIV/AIDS 1.2.the terminologies used in HIV/ADS 1.2 AIDS as a disease 1.3.modes of HIV transmission 1.4.theories of origin 1.4.trends of HIV progression 1.5.the impact of HIV in Kenya |
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2.0 STRUCTURE AND LIFE CYCLE OF HIV. 2.1. State the terminologies used in the structure of HIV virion 2.2. Describe the characteristics of HIV virus 2.3. Describe the structure of HIV particle 2.4. Explain the replication process of the Virus |
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3.0 BODY RESPONSE TO HIV INFECTIONS 3.1.State the terminologies used in the structure of HIV virion 3.2. Describe the stages of disease AIDS 3.3. Identify the WHO clinical stages |
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CAT 1 |
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4.0 Human immune system 4.1. terminologies used in Human Immune system 4.2. the nature of Antibodies 4.3. different types of Immunity 4.4. Immune response to invasion |
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4.0 Human immune system 4.5. Differentiate the Immunoglobulin |
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5.0.SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS 5.1.Explain the route of transmission of STIs and risk factors for the common STIs 5.2.Explain the relationship between HIV and other STIs 5.3.Describe the signs and symptoms of common STIs 5.4.Describe the Syndromic management of STIs 5.5. Explain the importance of STIs in the prevention of HIV transmission |
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CAT 2 |
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6.0 OPPORTUNISTIC INFECTIONS 6.1. Define Opportunistic Infections 6.2. Determine conditions that lead to the development of Opportunistic Infections 6.3. Describe signs and Symptoms of specific Opportunistic infections |
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7.0. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE SPREAD OF HIV 7.1. Terminologies used in the structure of HIV virion 7.2. Factors that contribute to the spread of HIV |
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8.0 PREVALENCE AND MAGNITUDE OF HIV 8.1. State the terminologies used in the structure of HIV virion 8.2. Prevalence 8.3. Magnitude and burden of HIV in communities |
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9.0 ADHERENCE 9.1. Meaning of Adherence in taking treatment. 9.2. Factors that promote adherence in taking drugs. 9.3. Adverse effects of failed adherence in HIV treatment. |
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10.0 MANAGEMENT OF HIV
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11.0 ANTIRETROVIRAL DRUGS 11.1. State the goal for AR Therapy 11.2. Explain action points of AR drugs |
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12.0 PRE AND POST EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS 12.1 Goals of Pre and Post Exposure Prophylaxis 12.2. The Requirements to start the drugs 12.3. The contraindications 12.4. Discontinuation of Preps |
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TEACHING METHODOLOGIES |
Lectures, Discussions, Assignments, Tutorials, Class Presentations, Handouts, Internet Research. |
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EVALUATION |
Cat 1, CAT 2 and Assignments 30% End of semester exam 70% TOTAL 100% |
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REFERENCE MATERIAL |
Welbourn, A., & Oxfam GB. (2008). HIV and AIDS. Oxford: Oxfam.
Griffin, G. (2000). Representations of HIV and AIDS: Visibility Blue/s. Manchester University Press.
Okware, S. (2018). Advances in HIV and AIDS control.
Preedy, V. R., & Watson, R. R. (2018). HIV/AIDS: Oxidative Stress and dietary Antioxidants. |
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