AIDS: Fear and Hope - Understanding HIV/AIDS Epidemic

This module covers HIV basics, stigma, three books, the transition of HIV from chimps to humans, and some memories of the early days of the AIDS epidemic. It includes topics such as terminology, a snapshot of the epidemic, suggested books, and historical perspectives.

This module focuses on HIV transmission, gender issues, and political aspects of the AIDS epidemic. It covers topics such as women and gender inequality in HIV, sexual and non-sexual transmission of HIV, taking a sexual history, and memories of the beginning of the epidemic in various locations.

This module covers the critical issue of HIV testing, along with related political aspects and memories. It includes topics such as working with African ministers, experiences of getting tested, test counseling, and updates on testing methods.

This module explores the experience of living with HIV, emphasizing that it's not a death sentence but still presents challenges. It covers personal stories of HIV diagnosis and coping, as well as topics related to politics and sexual orientation in the context of AIDS.

This module focuses on the medical aspects of caring for HIV/AIDS patients. It covers doctors' experiences, medication, political aspects, and memories related to patient care. Topics include patient care at different hospitals, the practice of general medicine in relation to AIDS, and antiretroviral therapy.

This module covers various aspects of HIV prevention, as well as exploring the intersection of HIV/AIDS with art and poetry. Topics include needle and syringe exchange, addiction, harm reduction, cultural complexity, vaccines, circumcision, and community outreach.

This final module covers various concluding topics related to HIV/AIDS, including the search for a cure, legal issues, cost of treatment, challenges in antiretroviral treatment, PrEP and PEP, case management, community health workers, and activism.