Social Support Foundation SSF Adwoa Serwaa Bonsu and
Social Support Foundation (SSF) Adwoa Serwaa Bonsu and Larissa Bolliger October 2016
§ The immune system is the body’s defense against infections and illness § It is made out of cells, proteins, tissues, and organs § A T cell is a type of white blood cell that is of key importance to the immune system § T cells are like soldiers who search out and destroy the targeted invaders § But why is it important in connection with HIV&AIDS? Source: http: //kidshealth. org/en/teens/immune. html http: //www. medicinenet. com/script/main/art. asp? articlekey=11300
§ HIV = human immune deficiency virus § HIV destroys the immune system; the T cell § HIV multiples itself in the T cell and goes on to others § -> the body can’t fight infections properly anymore Source: http: //kidshealth. org/en/kids/hiv. html https: //www. aids. gov/hiv-aids-basics/hiv-aids-101/what-is-hiv-aids/
§ A person who is infected is called HIV positive, but doesn’t feel sick (yet) § HIV destroys more and more T cells until the person develops AIDS, then the person starts to feel sick § AIDS = acquired immune deficiency syndrome Source: http: //kidshealth. org/en/kids/hiv. html https: //www. aids. gov/hiv-aids-basics/hiv-aids-101/what-is-hiv-aids/
HIV AIDS § Fever § Rapid weight loss § Chills § Recurring fever or profuse night sweats § Rash § Extreme and unexplained tiredness § Night sweats § Prolonged swelling of the lymph glands in the armpits, § Muscle aches § Sore throat § Coughing § Fatigue § Swollen lymph nodes § Mouth ulcers Source: https: //www. aids. gov/hiv-aids-basics/hiv-aids-101/signsand-symptoms/ groin, or neck § Diarrhea that lasts for more than a month § Sores of the mouth, anus, or genitals § Pneumonia § Red, brown, pink, or purplish blotches on or under the skin or inside the mouth, nose, or eyelids § Memory loss, depression, and other neurologic disorders § Premature menopause § Prolonged coughing
§ Worldwide in 2015 § 36. 7 million people globally were living with HIV § 2. 1 million people became newly infected with HIV § 1. 1 million people died from AIDS § Ghana in 2015 § HIV prevalence in Ghana: 1. 6% § HIV prevalence in the Ashanti-Region: 2. 7% § HIV prevalence in Obuasi – pregnant women: 4. 0% Sources: http: //aidsinfo. unaids. org/ http: //www. unaids. org/en/resources/fact-sheet http: //3 news. wired. com. gh/greater-accra-tops-in-hiv-ranking/
Source: http: //www. nerdynaut. com/medicine/what-you-need-to-know-about-hiv
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§ The blood or saliva is used to test for HIV, after that a second test is done (confirmation test) § For a person living with HIV, regular blood tests are done to check, how many cells are left = viral load (risk estimation of AIDS development) Source: http: //kidshealth. org/en/kids/hiv. html https: //www. aids. gov/hiv-aids-basics/hiv-aids-101/what-is-hiv-aids/ T
§ HIV can be treated, but HIV can not be cured -> management of opportunistic diseases § The treatment is a combination of medicines called antiretroviral therapy (ART) § ART prevents HIV of multiplying itself -> protects the immune system § ART can… § control the virus so that you can live a longer, healthier life § reduce the risk of transmitting HIV to others § Special ART for pregnant women, to lower the risk of mother-to-child-transmission § ART is available at the Government Hospital in Obuasi (Amangoase) Source: https: //www. aids. gov/hiv-aids-basics/just-diagnosed-with-hiv-aids/treatmentoptions/overview-of-hiv-treatments/
§ Avoid the exposure of infections: § Cat litter and excreta or saliva of farm animals, wild animals, and pets § Animal bites and scratches § Persons with skin infections § Raw meats, eggs, and shellfish; unwashed raw fruits and vegetables § Unpasteurized dairy products § Drinking untreated lake or river water § Human fecal-oral contact § Drugs, alcohol and tobacco § Other sexually transmitted diseases Source: http: //emedicine. medscape. com/article/1529727 -overview#a 2
§A §B §C abstinence be faithful use a condom Source: http: //aids. md/aids/index. php? cmd=item&id=264
§ People living with HIV have to take medicines every day and have to go to routinely check-ups § With proper treatment, living without developing AIDS is possible for many years § If you know somebody living with HIV&AIDS, treat them as every other friend or family member Source: http: //kidshealth. org/en/kids/hiv. html https: //encryptedtbn 3. gstatic. com/images? q=tbn: ANd 9 Gc. RLNzk. RRdez 3 CGo_Xy. Vg. ZHt. YDZBTg. GNoyb. Jp 3 Kuw. Rh_k. L 4 tf. MRf
§ Help us to fight against HIV&AIDS and tell your friends and family members what you learned today! § If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us: § Larissa Bolliger: 0560624884 § projects@ssfghana. org § Louis Acheampong (Executive Director SSF): 0244605165 Source: http: //www. socialworkblog. org/wpcontent/uploads/World. Aids. Day. jpg
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