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Behaviour and Counseling for the HIV Infected People

Every individual possesses immunity power to fight against various diseases. The
virus that destroys such immune power is called HIV(Human Immuno Deficiency
Virus).Diseases can easily attack the human body in the absence of immune power.
As a result, various syndromes of diseases can be seen in the infected persons. HIV

is the name of a virus which destroys the human immunity power that leads the
infected person to suffer from AIDS later. HIV can be transmitted from one person
to another through unsafe sexual intercourse, blood transfusion and use of syringes
used by other infected persons. The following are the behaviors that we need to
exhibit to the HIV infected persons.

a. We should not discriminate the HIV infected ones due to the fear of
transmission of disease or other causes and we should treat them with love

and affection.

b. Regular counseling should be provided to the HIV infected drop-outs and
other school going children.

c. Other people are to be made aware of how to prevent them from HIV
transmission.

d. HIV infected children also should be treated with love and care in the schools.

e. Schools should manage free education to encourage the HIV infected children.

f. The state should bear the responsibility of taking care of such children if their
parents have already passed away.

g. They should be comforted that HIV infected persons can live long if they adopt
healthy habits and behavior.

h. HIV infected ones should not be treated in a humiliating way.

i. They should be advised to avoid drug addiction and unsafe sexual activities.

Activity
How can we promote family health? Collect suggestions asking your family
members and present it in the class.

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