HIV Connections: Sex, Drugs, and STDs

Grades 9 - 12

Course Description

Direct answers are given to commonly asked questions about sex, drugs, and HIV. Abstinence from drugs and sexual intercourse is supported as the safest way for teens to avoid pregnancy, STIs (STDs), and HIV. Classes discuss how HIV can and cannot be transmitted. The importance of antibody testing for persons suspecting infection is also included. Students analyze advertising messages and their effects on attitudes and behaviors. They also discuss communication styles to enable them to make informed personal decisions.

Goal

Students understand the connection between drug use, sexual activity, and
HIV infection and appreciate the importance of making responsible decisions.

Objectives

• Identify modes of HIV transmission.
• Define measures that one would take to reduce HIV infection.
• Differentiate facts and myths about sexual transmission of HIV.
• Discuss media influence on teen attitudes and behaviors. *
• Differentiate risks associated with blood donation and blood transfusion.
• Recognize the importance of HIV antibody testing.
• Deduce that it is not who one is, but what one does that places them at risk for HIV infection.
• Identify behaviors that reflect oneís personal beliefs despite pressure from others.
• Recognize that abstinence from drugs and sexual activity is the most effective way for teens to avoid pregnancy, STIs (STDs), and HIV infection.
• Discuss the importance of assertive communication in relationships.
  

* This objective is only covered if attending the program at the Ruth Lilly Health Education Center.

1/08 Complements:

Indiana Academic Standards for Health & Wellness 2007: HW.1.1, HW.1.5, HW.1.7, HW.1.8, HW.1.9, HW.2.2, HW.2.3, HW.2.5, HW.2.7, HW.2.8, HW.2.9, HW.3.1, HW.3.4, HW.4.1, HW.4.2, HW.5.1, HW.5.2, HW.5.3, HW.5.4, Hw.5.5, HW.5.6, HW.5.7, HW.6.1, HW.7.1, HW.7.2, HW.7.3, HW.8.2
National Health Education Standards 2007: 1.12.1, 1.12.5, 1.12.7. 1.12.8, 1.12.9, 2.12.2, 2.12.3, 2.12.9, 2.12.10, 3.12.2, 3.12.4, 4.12.2, 5.12.1, 5.12.7, 7.12.1, 7.12.2, 7.12.3, 8.12.2
Healthy People 2010: 9-9, 9-10, 9-11
Indiana Code 20-30-5-13

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