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Coronavirus (COVID-19)Coronavirus (COVID-19) This lesson teaches the viewer about Coronavirus (COVID-19)Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others. Take care of your health and protect others by doing the following: Wash your hands frequentlyRegularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.Maintain social distancingMaintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouthWhy? Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses.If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care earlyStay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. | Watch this lesson NOW!Watch on iPad/iPhone |
HIV AIDS | Watch Online |
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Caring for Someone With AIDS | Watch this lesson NOW! |
Having an HIV Test | Watch this lesson NOW! |
HIV AIDS | Watch this lesson NOW! |
HIV/AIDS A Guide For ChildrenWhat is this lesson about?HIV 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. | Watch this lesson NOW! |
How to Take Your HIV MedicineWhat is this lesson about?How 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. | Watch this lesson NOW! |
Living with HIV | Watch this lesson NOW! |
ADDICTION | Watch Online |
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Dangers of AlcoholWhat is this lesson about?Dangers of Alcohol This DVD teaches that, although drinking alcohol is a common social activity, drinking too much and too often can cause serious harm to yourself and those around you. The viewer is taught the effect too much alcohol has on the body as it can slowly damage the different organs and can cause death. It is particularly dangerous for pregnant women to drink alcohol as it can have an effect on their unborn childs health. The lesson teaches the dangers of trying to drive, operate machinery and look after children under the influence of alcohol as it slows down reactions and can cause someone to put their own life or others lives in danger. The viewer is taught the dangers of how alcohol can change a persons behaviour and cause violence or depression. The lesson teaches to drink alcohol in moderation as it is expensive and harmful to your health and can cause harm to those around you. | Watch this lesson NOW! |
Dangers of SmokingWhat is this lesson about?Dangers 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. | Watch this lesson NOW! |
Say No to Glue And DrugsWhat is this lesson about?Say No to Glue And Drugs This DVD teaches the dangers of glue and drugs and encourages the viewer to say no to them. The lesson teaches the viewer the long term effects drugs and glue have on the body that can lead to more serious illnesses and even death. Drugs and glue are particularly dangerous as they are addictive and can change a persons behaviour. They can make a person more at risk of having an accident or being vulnerable to abuse. Drugs and glue can also have an affect on a users family and their community, as well as ruining their education or career. Often there is no outside help available to people with this addiction, so the lesson teaches the viewer not to start taking drugs or sniffing glue. Instead it encourages the viewer to participate in other activities such as sport or music. If the viewer is addicted they are encouraged to seek help from their family and friends. They are taught to raise the awareness of the dangers of glue and drugs and help those around them to stay away from them as well. | Watch this lesson NOW! |
HEALTH | Watch Online |
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DiarrhoeaWhat is this lesson about?Diarrhoea 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. | Watch this lesson NOW! |
High Blood PressureWhat is this lesson about?High Blood Pressure This DVD raises awareness of the dangers of high blood pressure and how it can cause strokes and heart attacks. The viewer is taught how blood pressure is measured and the average measurement for a healthy adult. The viewer is encouraged to find out if they have high blood pressure and taught how important is to take immediate action to lower it. The lesson teaches how to lower blood pressure by exercising and eating healthily and it gives advice on the best ways to do this. If necessary medicines can also help lower blood pressure, as without treatment high blood pressure can cause damage to other areas of the body. | Watch this lesson NOW! |
HEALTHY LIVING | Watch Online |
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Healthy EatingWhat is this lesson about?Healthy 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. | Watch this lesson NOW! |
MOTHER AND BABY | Watch Online |
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BreastfeedingWhat is this lesson about?Breastfeeding 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. | Watch this lesson NOW! |
When To Have A BabyWhat is this lesson about?When 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. | Watch this lesson NOW! |
These lessons are for viewers aged 12 and over
SEX EDUCATION | Watch Online |
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BECOMING A WOMAN | Watch this lesson NOW! |
