HIV/AIDS Education

So Whaddya Know?

HIV/AIDS Awareness Quiz

Think you're in "the know?"

Take a moment and check out your HIV/AIDS IQ.

1. HIV and AIDS are the same disease. (FALSE)

The process used for body modification such as piercing, scarification, branding and tattooing increases a person's risk of HIV infection. (TRUE)

http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pubs/faq/faq27.htm Post (answer needs a little added to it)

http://phr.oupjournals.org/cgi/reprint/115/5/430.pdf excellent article see if can post from tattoo PP reference

Teens account for at least half of all newly diagnosed cases of HIV/AIDS. (TRUE)

HIV is easily spread from person to person. (FALSE)

http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pubs/faq/faq31.htm Post (needs a lot of work)

You can become HIV infected the very first time you have sex. (TRUE)

Females who use birth control pills to prevent pregnancy are also protected against HIV/AIDS. (FALSE)

According to the CDC, about 300 out of four million infants contract HIV from their mothers each year, compared with between 1,500 and 2,000 infants each year a decade ago (USA Today, 7/29). CDC Director Dr. Julie Gerberding said, "Each case of mother-to-child HIV transmission represents a failure of our public health system. Every pregnant woman should be screened for HIV so that treatment can be offered, if needed, to protect mother and child" (Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 7/29).

Anyone who engages in anal sex is at increased risk of HIV infection. (TRUE)

http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pubs/faq/faq22.htm Post

(http://www.arhp.org/advocacy/101002.cfm discontinue use of N 9 for anal sex

A person can not become HIV infected by engaging in oral sex. (FALSE)

having oral sex performed on them http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pubs/faq/faq20.htm Post

performing oral sex on someone http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pubs/faq/faq19.htm Post

Drugs are now available that can help reduce the risk of an HIV infected pregnant woman from transmitting the virus to her unborn baby. (TRUE)

http://www.thebody.com/cdc/news_updates_archive/2004/jan2_04/infant_aids.html?m30h

Drugs are now available that can prevent a person from getting AIDS. (FALSE)

Use of alcohol as well as other drugs can increase your chance of engaging in behavior that increases your risk of HIV infection. (TRUE)

Injecting drug use is the primary way HIV is being transmitted from person to person. (FALSE)

http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pubs/faq/faq25.htm Post (need additional info to answer this)

If you have a STD(sexually transmission disease) such as syphilis your chance of becoming HIV infected is increased. (TRUE)

http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pubs/faq/faq24.htm Post

An HIV infected person can pass the virus on to others without knowing it. (TRUE)

http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pubs/faq/faq9.htm

It can take anywhere from a few months to 10 or more years before an HIV infected person begins to have symptoms of AIDS. (TRUE)

If blood is drawn during a medical exam it is checked for HIV/AIDS as well as other health conditions. (FALSE)

As long as a person is not HIV positive, there is no need to discuss their past sexual or drug history. (FALSE)

AIDS is a disease of the blood. (FALSE)

Condoms are 100% effective in preventing HIV transmission when used consistently and correctly. (FALSE)

http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pubs/faq/faq23.htm Post (needs work)

Female Condom http://www.femalehealth.com/theproduct.html (excellent site)

The Truth About Condoms http://www.siecus.com/pubs/fact/FS_truth_condoms_02.pdf

Latex Condoms CDC http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pubs/facts/condoms.htm

discontinue use of N 9 http://www.arhp.org/advocacy/101002.cfm http://www.kaisernetwork.org/daily_reports/rep_index.cfm?hint=1&DR_ID=15561 http://www.plannedparenthood.org/condoms/truth.html

Nonoxynol-9 works as a vaginal contraceptive by damaging the cell membranes of sperm, and some laboratory evidence has shown that the spermicide damages the cell walls of some organisms that cause STDs and is active against some bacteria and viruses. According to data presented in January, nonoxynol-9's membrane-damaging effect can also harm the cell lining of the vagina and cervix, possibly increasing the risk of STD and HIV transmission in women who use the spermicide (Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, 1/17). Approximately 35% of the condoms sold in the United States contain a spermicide, and nonoxynol-9 is currently the only one used. Lawmakers and advocates pointed to condom makers Church & Dwight, which manufactures Trojan condoms, and Australian company Ansell Limited, which makes Lifestyle brand condoms, as manufacturers that use the spermicide. Johnson & Johnson, which makes K-Y lubricant jelly, and Mayer, which makes the Kimono brand of condom, have stopped manufacturing condoms with nonoxynol-9, the Times reports.

As long as a person's HIV test comes back negative counseling is not needed. (FALSE)

http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pubs/faq/faq9.htm

AIDS is caused by a virus. (TRUE)

A doctor can tell if a person is HIV positive by their symptoms. (FALSE)

Once a person becomes HIV infected there's nothing they can do to protect their health. (FALSE)

As long as a person engages in sex with only one person and does not use drugs they do not have to worry about becoming infected with the AIDS virus. (FALSE)

There is no need for two HIV infected persons to use protection when engaging in sex. (FALSE)

Answer key

Score: Remember: Just knowing the facts isn’t enough. Take charge of your health by consistently making positive behavioral choices.

put each of these in their own pop up box. I want to find some type of cartoon picture to go with each of them

100 - 90% Well, go on with your bad self!!!! Excellent job! Don't forget, knowledge alone will not protect you from acquiring HIV/AIDS.

89 - 79% Not bad, but some review of the HIV 101 section wouldn't hurt…but don't forget, knowledge alone will not protect you from acquiring HIV/AIDS.

78% or lower Your lack of knowledge is an issue of concern, knowing the basic facts is an important factor in making positive behavioral choices. Review the HIV 101 section and try again.

Excellent link site - a MUST http://www.ashastd.org/links.html#condom

Comprehensive Sex Education http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pubs/facts/compyout.htm