What are the preventive measures that could be taken not to contract the disease?
Individual should always undergo test/examination on sexually transmitted infections
Always use protective rubber (Condom) when having sexual intercourse
Thorough and quick abstainence, is the ultimate and the most effective way
Donor blood should be thoroughly checked and scrutinized HIV & AIDS free before transfusing to the acceptor
Ensure the use of sterilized sharp, piercing equipment always
Proposed wedding partners should always be tested HIV & AIDS free, before being joined together, even it is advisable they do that before courtship.
Why are sexually transmitted infections important in HIV preventions?
Sexually transmitted infections (STI) are transmitted in the case way as HIV. STI create small (sometimes even invisible) sores on the genitals (the male and female sex organs). These are openings that may allow HIV to be transmitted from one person to another. They are extremely dangerous. If you have an STI, or think you have, please go to clinic and have it properly diagnosed and treated. Then notify your sexual partner to be treated also. You must take all the drugs as prescribed by the physician. And begin to use a condom with your partner throughout the period of treatment.
Rights of People Living With HIV and AIDS.
AIDS is NOT a moral issue; it is a public health as well as a developmental problem. People living with HIV and AIDS have the same fundamental human rights as any person. Internationally accepted human rights include:
The right to live
The right to shelter
The right to health care
The right to freedom of movement
The right to freedom of speech and _expression
The right to freedom of thought and religion
The right to education
The right to protection against discrimination
The right to dignity
The right to gender equality
The right to employment
People living with HIV and AIDS should not be discriminated against in the exercise of any of these rights, nor should there be any stigma because a person is infected with HIV or is suffering from AIDS. They deserve to be treated the same way as any other person. Public health educators should be vocal advocates for the rights of people living with HIV and AIDS.
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