Lesson 1 - Worksheet MEMO

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Lesson 1 worksheet focuses on HIV awareness, transmission routes, and the social support people living with HIV need. Learners answer questions identifying two main transmission pathways and two reasons continued HIV prevention education matters, particularly when funding is reduced. The worksheet also asks students to propose ways young people can sustain prevention efforts without formal support programmes, then applies the learning through designing a simple sticker encouraging HIV prevention, testing, or treatment.

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Lesson 1

Support for people living with HIV

HIV transmission

Importance of HIV education

Young people and prevention efforts

Creative task: Design a sticker

Lesson 1 – Worksheet MEMO Use the brainstorm template below to come up with different ways you could support a friend or family member who is living with HIV. ( Possible responses may include the following: Listen without judgment when they want to talk. Remind them they are not alone. Offer encouragement and kindness. Respect their privacy about their HIV status. Help them remember to take their medication on time. Go with them to doctor appointments if they want company. Help with tasks if they’re feeling unwell (e.g. cooking or cleaning). Encourage them to eat healthy food and stay active. Remind them to take care of their mental health. Share reliable health information with them. Defend them if others spread myths or gossip. Educate friends and family about the truth of HIV. Speak out against discrimination. Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. 2.1 List TWO ways in which HIV is transmitted. (2 x 1) (2) ( It is transmitted... via unprotected sex with an infected person. (() through sharing needles/syringes that have been used by someone with HIV. (() from mother to baby during pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding. (() Any TWO of the above for ONE mark each 2.2 Mention TWO reasons why continued education about HIV prevention is important, especially when funding is cut. (2 x 1) (2) ( It... helps people make informed/safe choices. (() prevents the spread of HIV through awareness. (() reduces fear/stigma/misinformation around HIV. (() encourages regular testing/early treatment. (() reminds people to practise safe sex. (() teaches how HIV is/isn’t spread. (() keeps prevention efforts strong, even without money. (() empowers communities to support one another. (() Any TWO of the above for ONE mark each 2.3 Suggest TWO ways in which young people can help continue HIV prevention efforts when support programmes are no longer available due to funding cuts. (2 x 2) (4) ( They can… create awareness groups at school/in their community, (() which can help them educate others about HIV. (() speak openly/normalise conversations about HIV, (() which can help reduce stigma/encourage people to seek help/support each other. (() challenge misinformation/myths/correct false beliefs about HIV, (() which can help others understand how HIV is spread/how to protect themselves. (() encourage compassion/support for people living with HIV, (() which can help people feel less afraid to speak out/ask for help. (() participate in youth-led initiatives/volunteer efforts like making posters/holding talks, (() which can raise awareness in communities that no longer have formal programmes. (() use social media responsibly to share facts, (() which can spread HIV prevention messages. (() promote healthy lifestyle choices/encourage peers to avoid substance abuse/risky behaviour, (() which can help reduce chances of HIV transmission. (() connect with NGOs/community leaders/organisations/businesses in their area, (() which may help bring HIV prevention attention/resources to their communities. (() Any TWO of the above for TWO marks each (i.e. ONE mark for statement and ONE mark for qualifier/explanation) [8] You’ve learned how important it is to prevent the spread of HIV and support people who are living with the virus. Now it’s your turn to help spread awareness in a creative way! Your task:Design a sticker that could be handed out at schools/clinics to encourage people to: Prevent the spread of HIV,OR Get tested for HIV, OR Start treatment if they have HIV. Your sticker must include: A short, powerful message or slogan. A simple and bold design or drawing that grabs attention. A message that promotes hope, support, and health. You may use colour and symbols, but keep it simple so it’s easy to understand at a glance. ( Learners will have personal responses to this activity.

FAQs

What are two ways HIV can be transmitted?

HIV can be transmitted through unprotected sex with an infected person and through sharing needles/syringes that have been used by someone with HIV. It can also be transmitted from mother to baby during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding.

Why is continued education about HIV prevention important, especially when funding is cut?

Continued education helps people make informed and safe choices, prevents spread through awareness, and reduces fear, stigma, and misinformation. It also helps keep prevention efforts strong even without money.

How can young people help sustain HIV prevention when support programmes are no longer available?

Young people can create awareness groups, normalize conversations to reduce stigma, challenge myths, or lead initiatives such as making posters and holding talks. They can also use social media responsibly or connect with local organizations to keep prevention attention and resources present.

Sep 1, 2026

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