Programme of Study on HIV & Family Education

One of the first concerns in the present Indian health scenario is on the appalling pandemic of HIV/AIDS. Every region in India is experiencing a snowballing increase in the transmission of HIV. India has the largest number of HIV infected. The WHO/UN AIDS estimate it to be four million. The infection is spilling over from high-risk groups and from urban to rural areas through migrant workers and truck drivers. Most of the cases reported are in the age group of 15 to 49. The male female ratio is 3:1.

As it stands Information, Education and Communication Strategy is one of the most important and effective means for the prevention of this pandemic. Since there is no cure for AIDS available anywhere in the world, we need to concentrate on education and awareness.

The programme of study, which is offered through distant mode of learning, will be useful for school-teachers, para-medicals, NGO functionaries, etc. The course is aimed at giving better understanding on the nature of AIDS/STDs and its transmission; to help to make informed decisions about behaviour that protect one from AIDS/STDs and drug addiction; develop positive attitude towards those who are infected; develop skills initiating action-oriented programmes for the prevention and control of AIDS and substance abuse, sensitizing people, initiating teaching, research, and extension programmes, etc.

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