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HIV / AIDS I

ClassNotes Team 4 MIN READUPDATED 18 JUN 2026

Basic Science JSS1 Second Term

WEEK SEVEN

HIV / AIDS I

Performance Objectives

Students should be able to:

Definition of STIS / HIV / AIDS

- Preventive measure

- Safe age for reproduction

- Abstinence

- Responsible sexual behaviour

- Avoid use of unscreened blood, unsterilized needle, syringe and clipper

Content

REFERENCE
Precious Seed BASIC SCIENCE FOR JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS BOOK  

DEFINITION OF STI /HIV/AIDS

STIs means sexually transmitted infections.

1.      HIV stand for Human Immunodeficiency Virus while AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

2.      HIV is the virus that causes AIDS.

3.      HIV destroys the body defence system while AIDS is the name given to the condition that occurs when HIV has weakened the body’s immune system.

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