This subject is an introduction to HIV and AIDS involving its clinical course and disease spectrum in the various aspects of its manifestations, profile and related medical facet
Counseling can mean different thing to different people. It is therefore important for people to agree on what it is and what it is aims to achieve.
HIV/AIDS is a social disease from high risk behavior resulting in a clinical disease entity evolving into a chronic morbidity state with prolonged survival. Counseling is an important tool to alleviate fears in PLWHAs as well as providing the necessary guidance them
From the moment HIV/AIDS was discovered, social responses of fear, denial, stigma and discrimination have accompanied the epidemic.
Understanding effect of HIV/AIDS related stigmatization and discrimination can contribute to the epidemic positively. Together with information care services available, prevention of HIV transmission and legal aspect of HIV, we can effectively challenge the stigma and discrimination that exist in our society to create a positive environment for all people living together in peace and harmony regardless of their HIV status
This module incorporates an important aspect of management in the overall care of PLWHAs as it forms an essential component of survival of the clients. It could be the portal of entry of infected person or may be an integral part of the continuum of care from PLHWAs in the community.
Preparing would be counselors in the successful running of this clinic forms the basis of this module