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Online lessons for safer living
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Caring for Someone With AIDS
Caring for Someone With AIDS The Caring for someone with AIDS DVD is one of several on the subject of HIV/AIDS in the Education Saves Lives collection. The DVD focuses on the role of friends and families of AIDS sufferers and teaches them how to support and care for their loved one. The DVD teaches about the illness and how it is spread, so the friends and family members can keep themselves safe. The lesson aims to break down common misconceptions about AIDS, such as that it can be spread through the air or by human contact. The DVD also aims to break down prejudices against AIDS sufferers who are often chased out of their communities or blamed for their illness. The viewer is taught to help a person with AIDS, firstly by accepting them, as well as trying to support and care for them. The DVD advises friends and family to talk to an AIDS sufferer and help them prepare for the future, both emotionally and financially. The viewer is also taught how they can help someone in the short term by helping them to stay strong by eating healthily, drinking clean water and taking any necessary medication. The DVD educates the viewer on the illness and its causes, as well as how to support those with the disease. |
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Having an HIV Test
Having an HIV Test The Having an HIV Test DVD is one of several on the subject of HIV/AIDS in the Education Saves Lives collection. HIV is a very serious incurable disease; this DVD teaches the importance of getting tested to prevent the spread of it. HIV tests are very simple and require only a blood or a saliva sample. The viewer is taught how easily HIV can be passed on, especially during the first few stages of the illness, before it has been detected. The DVD advises the viewer to get tested at their local health clinic, as well as what to do if they find out they are HIV positive. If a person is HIV positive, they are taught how to take necessary precautions to stop the spread of HIV, as well as the importance of getting the medical help they need. |
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HIV AIDS
HIV AIDS The HIV/AIDS DVD is our general overview lesson on this important subject. It informs the viewer of the seriousness of the HIV virus and the ways in which it is spread. Although it is incurable, it is important to stop the spread of HIV through education and prevention. The viewer is shown ways of doing this, such as the use of contraception and the sterilising of razors and syringes. The DVD helps to break down some of the common misconceptions about HIV and AIDS, in particular how it can and cannot be passed on. One of the points the viewer is taught is the importance of informing their children about HIV and AIDS. Children are just as much at risk as adults, especially unborn babies, who can contract the virus from their mothers. Education and information are vital in stopping the spread of this very serious disease. |
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HIV/AIDS A Guide For ChildrenHIV AIDS A Guide For Children The HIV/AIDS: A Guide For children DVD explains to children that having HIV needn’t change their lives completely. They can still hug and kiss their family and friends, go to school, and play and have fun with their friends as normal. The DVD dispels commonly held myths about how HIV can and cannot be transmitted. It teaches that you cannot catch HIV by sharing cups, spoons, clothes, toys or living in the same house, but stresses the importance of covering cuts and wounds and not touching syringes, needles or razor blades. The DVD emphasises that those with HIV/AIDS are not bad people, though others may not understand this and be cruel or unkind. The importance of antiretroviral medicine, blood tests and health clinics is stressed. Talking about HIV/AIDS with others particularly after bereavement is suggested, as is the caring for a relative with AIDS. The whole lesson demonstrates audiovisually that a child with HIV may sometimes feel ill, but the child can still have fun and play with friends. The DVD tries to make the child feel as normal as possible. |
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How to Take Your HIV MedicineHow to Take Your HIV Medicine The How to Take Your HIV Medicine DVD describes how the HIV virus attacks the body’s defences, and discusses when antiretroviral medication (ARV) needs to be started. The DVD emphasises that although medicines kill the virus, they do not completely cure HIV, and lifelong treatment is essential. The importance of CD4 blood tests is stressed, and the role of the health worker in the clinic is re-inforced as the best source of information. The viewer is taught that the medicine must be taken regularly and even missing one day may allow resistance to the ARVs to develop. The DVD informs the viewer that three different medicines will need to be taken which may be in a combined tablet. The possibility of drug interactions and adverse effects with antiretrovirals is raised. The lesson finishes with a video of a healthy-looking person with HIV and it is emphasised that she has taken the medicine every single day, achieved a low CD4 count and must take the medicine for the rest of her life. |
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Living with HIV
Living with HIV This DVD is one of several on the subject of HIV/AIDS in the Education Saves Lives collection. It teaches how HIV is spread, how to prevent it and how to cope if you have the disease. HIV is most commonly spread through unprotected sex and the DVD emphasises the importance of using contraception even if both partners have HIV. The disease can also be spread from a mother to her baby and through contact with HIV infected blood. The viewer is advised to visit their local health centre and get tested if they have any concerns. The lesson teaches how to cope with HIV by confiding in someone and also by ensuring the person with HIV stays healthy through eating good food and drinking clean water. Although HIV is incurable, a sufferer can take medicine to help fight off other illnesses which might attack their weakened immune system. One of the main lessons the viewer learns is that it is still possible to lead a normal life and earn a living even if they have HIV. Discussing and raising awareness of HIV is a vital way of ending discrimination and common misconceptions about the disease. |
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ADDICTION |
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Dangers of SmokingDangers of Smoking This DVD teaches the dangers of smoking and the effects it can have on a persons health and the health of those around them. The lesson teaches how smoking can cause cancer, strokes and infertility. It also teaches the importance of not smoking when pregnant and around children as it can affect their health as well. The DVD encourages the viewer not to start smoking due to peer pressure and to avoid passive smoking. The viewer is encouraged to stop smoking and told how it can help reduce the risk of illness as well as allow them to have more money and lead a healthier lifestyle. |
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HEALTH |
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Avoiding EbolaAvoiding Ebola This lesson was produced in response to the 2014 outbreak in West Africa and Democratic Republic of Congo. It aims to give people key facts about the Ebola virus so that they can be alert to the risk without living in fear. “Avoiding Ebola” focuses on four key areas. It begins by teaching how Ebola is transmitted and how to protect yourself and others from catching the virus, teaching about the importance of good hygiene and also about the incubation period of the virus. Then, the viewer learns how to look after somebody who has Ebola as safely as possible, especially if they are unable to get to a proper treatment centre. It then teaches the safest way to bury someone who has died from Ebola, explaining that touching the body is particularly dangerous, and how to disinfect afterwards. Finally, it covers the importance of welcoming survivors back into the community as they are no longer a risk and have a unique role to play in caring for others. This lesson aims to counter harmful rumours about Ebola that can damage efforts to control the spread of the virus, and provide people with the information they need. |
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Avoiding MalariaAvoiding Malaria Avoiding Malaria raises awareness of the dangers of malaria and the shocking fact that many die from it every year. With immediate treatment and more information, lives could be saved. The disease can affect anyone, with pregnant women and children most at risk. The DVD covers the causes and symptoms of malaria and when people are most at risk of getting it. The DVD also informs the viewer on how to prevent malaria, emphasising the importance of bed nets and insecticides. The prevention of mosquitoes breeding can also drastically reduce cases of malaria. The DVD gives vital and informative information on how to prevent malaria, as well as how to recognise the symptoms of it and what to do if you or someone you know contracts it. |
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CholeraCholera This DVD raises awareness of the dangers of cholera, which if left untreated can be deadly. The DVD teaches the causes of cholera and how to treat it, as well as advice on how to prevent it. Cholera is caused by germs and can spread through communities quickly. It is important that someone with cholera drinks plenty of clean liquids and does not contaminate food or water, which would allow the illness to spread. The viewer is taught the symptoms of the illness such as diarrhoea and dehydration so they can identify it as quickly as possible and get the medical help that they need. Cholera can also be treated at home; the DVD teaches how to make a simple rehydration mixture using water, sugar and salt. Prevention is very important and the viewer is taught four simple steps that can reduce the risk of them getting the illness. |
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DiarrhoeaDiarrhoea The Diarrhoea DVD raises awareness of the seriousness of the illness, which results in many childrens deaths each year. The viewer is taught the dangers of germs and how vitally important toilet hygiene and washing hands with soap and water is in preventing the spread of germs. Diarrhoea is particularly dangerous for children as they lose water quicker than adults and without proper care diarrhoea can lead to other illnesses such as malnutrition. The DVD is a useful guide for parents to help prevent their child from getting diarrhoea and how to treat them if they do. The viewer is taught the importance in keeping their childs fluid levels up by extra breastfeeding if they are young enough, or providing them with lots of clean drinking water. The DVD focuses on how to make a simple rehydration mixture, which can be fed to a child. The viewer is taught the quantities of the mixture and how much and for how long the mixture should be given depending on the childs age. The lesson advises the viewer to take their child to a health clinic if symptoms persist or get worse. |
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ImmunisationImmunisation This DVD teaches mothers how vitally important it is to immunise their children. Getting their children immunised at a young age can prevent life threatening diseases such as measles and polio. Mothers are taught that alongside breastfeeding, immunisation is crucial in protecting their children and keeping them healthy. The DVD shows how immunisations are given, as well as what side effects to expect and what to do if a child becomes ill after being immunised. The lesson teaches how all children must be immunised and it is important that, if an immunisation is given as a series of injections, they must complete the whole series. |
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TB Can Be CuredTB Can Be Cured TB kills one person every 15 seconds, even though it can almost always be cured with treatment and prevented if the right action is taken. The DVD informs the viewer of how TB is spread by germs in the air and the main symptoms of it. In the DVD the viewer learns the importance of getting medical help if they have any of the symptoms as well as what will happen at a health clinic and the type of treatment they will be given. The most important lesson is how the person must continue their treatment for the full 6-8 months as this will not only cure them of TB, but also prevent the spread of this highly contagious disease. The DVD teaches the importance of getting medical attention and continuing with treatment. |
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HEALTHY LIVING |
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Basic HygieneBasic Hygiene The Basic Hygiene DVD stresses to the viewer the importance of keeping themselves, their children and their home clean and gives advice on how to achieve this. Poor hygiene is the basis of illnesses spread through germs so it is important for the viewer to learn how to maintain good hygiene. The washing of hands with soap and water is the basis of good hygiene and viewers are taught to encourage their children to do the same. The lesson teaches about toilet hygiene, food preparation, child and baby hygiene and how to keep houses clean. The DVD also covers safe drinking water and gives advice and tips on how to obtain it. The viewer is taught the basics of good hygiene and how vital it is to prevent the spread of germs and disease. |
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Healthy EatingHealthy Eating This DVD teaches which foods are good for your health to enable the viewer to keep themselves and their family healthy. The lesson emphasises the importance of a mixed diet, as many people are reliant on maize or rice as their only food. The lesson covers the different food groups and how each one can provide the body with nutrients in order to keep it strong and protected as well as give a person energy. The viewer is also advised which foods to avoid, such as sweets and fizzy drinks, to help them maintain a healthy weight. The DVD teaches that small changes to a persons diet can make a difference and help protect them and their families from illness. |
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Looking After your TeethLooking After Your Teeth This DVD teaches the importance of looking after your teeth to avoid getting infections or diseases. |
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Safe WaterSafe Water This DVD teaches the importance of using safe water and how to obtain it. Unsafe water can be dangerous as it can cause illness and is particularly harmful to babies and young children. The lesson teaches the viewer to always get water from a clean, safe source such as a pipe or a pump, rather than an open pool. If they do not have access to a safe source the viewer is taught how to make their water safe by boiling it to kill off any germs. They are also shown a simple method of purifying water by letting it stand in a clear bottle or container in sunlight for a couple of days. The DVD teaches how to store water to ensure it stays safe and clean. |
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MOTHER AND BABY |
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When To Have A BabyWhen To Have A Baby This DVD teaches women how to reduce the risks involved in pregnancy and childbirth to ensure the mother and baby are both healthy. Although there will always be exceptions, the lesson advises women against having children before the age of 18 or after the age of 35. It also teaches the dangers of having more than four children and that they should wait at least two years between pregnancies to allow the body to fully recover. The DVD encourages them to go to their health clinic to get advice on family planning. |
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BreastfeedingBreastfeeding This DVD educates the viewer on the importance of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is vital in a childs growth and can help protect them from illness as well as create a bond between a mother and her child. The DVD teaches mothers how to breastfeed and how often, and also when to start and finish breastfeeding a child. The viewer is also advised how to breastfeed if they have HIV or TB; alternative methods such as powdered milk are suggested. The main lesson is how important breastfeeding is and how it is the best thing for both the mother and the baby. |
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You and Your New BabyYou and Your New Baby This DVD aims to teach mothers about pregnancy, childbirth and how to look after their new baby. The viewer is advised to visit a health worker if they think they are pregnant and regularly visit a clinic right up until their baby is born. The lesson teaches pregnant women the importance of keeping themselves healthy, to ensure their baby stays healthy. Breastfeeding is essential for the first 4-6 months after childbirth, although other methods of feeding are also discussed later in cases where breastfeeding is not possible. It is important mothers provide their baby with several freshly prepared meals a day to help them grow bigger and stronger. The lesson also teaches how to care for a child if it becomes ill and how vital it is that a baby is immunised within the first year of its life. |
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SEX EDUCATION |
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BECOMING A MAN
Becoming a Man This DVD teaches boys and young teenagers about the physical and emotional changes they will go through to become a man. |
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BECOMING A WOMAN
Becoming a Man This DVD teaches boys and young teenagers about the physical and emotional changes they will go through to become a man. |
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SAFER SEX FOR TEENAGERS
Safer Sex For Teenagers This online lesson teaches teenagers the importance of safe sex and how it can reduce the risk of HIV and sexually transmitted diseases. |
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