Is it the same with AIDS?

What is HIV? How Is it transmitted?

Is it preventable?

Can Hiv be treated?

Why is it
relevant?

Why should we
care?
“The Philippines has become
the country with the fastest
growing HIV epidemic in Asia
and the Pacific, and has
become 1 of 8 countries that
account for >85% of new HIV
infections in the region.”

UNAIDS Global Report 2017

 HIV is not going away
3 50 ,0 00

3 00 ,0 00 244,000

2 50 ,0 00

160% 142,000
2 00 ,0 00

1 50 ,0 00
People living with HIV

1 00 ,0 00 67,000

5 0,0 0 0 25,000

0
20 10 20 11 20 12 20 13 20 14 20 15 20 16 20 17 20 18 20 19 20 20 20 21 20 22 20 23 20 24 20 25 20 26 20 27 20 28 20 29 20 30

So u rce s: Sp e ctru m -A ID S Ep id e m ic M o d e l (A EM ) as o f M ay 2 0 1 7 D O H -EB

 A total of 65,463 reported HIV cases in the Philippines (1984 to
March 2019)
2011 2013 2014 2018
2009

7
13

16

HIV cases per day

32
Source: HIV/AIDS & ART Registry of the Philippines (HARP), March 2019
 Most HIV infections are sexually transmitted

3%
<1%
Sharing of
used needles
HIV+ pregnant
mother to baby

16%

Sex between male &

female

79%
Sex between Sex with both males &
males females

Source: HIV/AIDS & ART Registry of the Philippines (HARP), March 2019
 Most report HIV cases are
from 15-34 yo
4 00 0 0

Risky behaviors
3 50 0 0
start early.
3 00 0 0

2 50 0 0

2 00 0 0

1 50 0 0

1 00 0 0

5 00 0

0
< 15 yo 1 5 to 2 4 y o 2 5 to 3 4 y o 3 5 to 4 9 y o 5 0 y o a n d a bo v e
1 89 1 85 9 1 3 33 7 7 1 15 3 2 1 70 1

**No age reported for 73 cases

Source: HIV/AIDS & ART Registry of the Philippines (HARP), March 2019
 National epidemic
but with areas of higher burden

Region 1984-2018
NCR 25,496 39%
4A 9,789 15%
3 6,079 9%
7 5,835 9%
11 3,700 6%
ROTC* 13,426 20%
Total 65,463 100%
*ROTC – Rest of the Country
**1,138 has no reported data on region

Source: HIV/AIDS & ART Registry of the Philippines (HARP), March 2019
Cavite is the 1st province in Region 4A with the
most number of report HIV cases

Reported HIV cases in Cavite as of

March 2019

Transmitted through sexual contact

Reported HIV cases are from 15-24

yo age group
All municipalities in CAVITE have HIV
cases
Cases (as of March
Municipalities (Rizal) %
2019)
Bacoor 717
Dasmarinas 676
Imus 608
Cavite 230
Gen. Trias 229
88%
Tanza 152
Silang 147
Kawit 106
Trece Martires 102
Gen. Mariano Alvarez 100
Rest of Cavite 437 12%
HIV
We should not discriminate against
______________.

“People
“HIV or living with
victims” HIV”
(PLHIV)
We should not discriminate against
_________
“People
“HIV or living with
victims” HIV”
(PLHIV)

§ A person who has been § People who have HIV

attacked, injured, robbed or infection
killed by someone else
§ This is how PLHIV prefer
§ A person who is cheated or to be called
fooled by someone else
§ They are NOT powerless
§ Someone or something that is victims of HIV
harmed by an unpleasant
event
 R-E-S-P-E-C-T
One of the best ways to
teach respect is to model it
yourself…
 R-E-S-P-E-C-T
…regardless of their physical appearance
…regardless of their socioeconomic status
…regardless of their intellectual ability
…regardless of their mental health status
…regardless of their religion or beliefs
…regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity & expression
…regardless of their sexual behavior
…regardless of their HIV status
I HAVE AN IMPORTANT ROLE TO
PLAY.
OUR WORDS and ACTIONS
HAVE POWER.

It’s not only WHAT we say but HOW we say it.

It’s not only what we do but also HOW we react.
 Where did HIV come from?
No one knows for sure.
But what we do know is….
1981 – Rare pneumonia (Pneumocystis carinii ) and other opportunistic
infections discovered among males who had sex with males in the
USA
1982 – first time US Centers for Disease Prevention & Control (CDC) uses
“AIDS”
1984 – cause of AIDS was discovered: a retrovirus they called HTLV
1986 – the virus is differentiated & called Human Immunodeficiency Virus or
HIV
1990 – first ARV is discovered
1995 – other ARV are discovered and combined therapy started (ART)

1984 – First case of HIV in the Philippines

1998 – RA 8504 (Philippine AIDS Law) signed
 H HUMAN

I IMMUNODEFICIENCY

V VIRUS
HIV is a virus that attacks and destroys the
immune system of a human body
 IMMUNE SYSTEM

The immune system is a

collection of cells and
substances that defend
the body against foreign
substances (antigens)

The immune system can

be compared to an army
guarding the state and
protecting it from foreign
invasion
 HIV INFECTION

- Successful entry of the virus inside the body

- Lifetime infection
- No vaccine to prevent it
- No cure, but treatment is available
- No specific signs and symptoms
 Progression of HIV Infection
World Health Organization (WHO) Classification System for HIV
 A ACQUIRED
I IMMUNE

D DEFFICIENCY

S SYNDROME
HIV may lead to AIDS but
A person with HIV does not necessarily have AIDS
 AIDS

AIDS is a condition of a person infected with

HIV when the immune system is already weak
or destroyed and the body can no longer fight
off common opportunistic infections

AIDS can lead to unnecessary DEATH

if not treated
 AIDS does not necessarily lead to death.
If the infections are treated, a PLHIV will not have AIDS
anymore… for the time being
 Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)

• This strengthens the immune system to prevent

different infections from attacking the body.

• Without ARV, a person with HIV may die of

infections within 5-10 years.

• Taking ARV every day will prolong the life of a

person with HIV.
ARV slows down HIV replication
 4 BODY FLUIDS

BLOOD
SEMEN
BREASTMILK
VAGINAL FLUID

Be Safe, Be Vigilant
These body fluids cannot transmit HIV

tears saliva sweat

4 PRINCIPLES OF HIV INFECTION
 4 Ways of HIV Transmission

Penetrative sexual
intercourse (vaginal, anal,
oral) with an HIV-positive
person
Blood Transfusion
From an HIV-positive Sharing of HIV- or organ transplant
mother to her child contaminated
during pregnancy, needles, syringes of HIV-
contaminated
delivery or and other injecting blood and blood
breastfeeding equipment products
 HIV is not transmitted through:

SWIMMING POOL MOSQUITO BITE TOILET BOWL

KISSING SHARING UTENSILS COUGHING

 ABCDE of Prevention

Abstinence Be Correct Do not Early

faithful Information use detection
drugs or
drink
alcohol
üThere is no better protection than proper knowledge.
üGet the facts on HIV and do not be embarrassed to share
what you have learned with your friends.
üSharing your knowledge may allow you to save a friend’s life.
üPregnant mothers are encouraged to get tested for HIV. Early
diagnosis of HIV will allow the mother to get antiretroviral
therapy (ART) to prevent transmitting HIV to her unborn child.

üKnowing your HIV status early will allow you to protect

yourself and others. Do not be shy or scared to get an HIV
test.
üAside from getting proper knowledge about STI and HIV, it is also important to
know if you are infected by getting tested for HIV.

üThere are many public and private facilities which offer HIV testing. Social
Hygiene Clinics (SHC), sometimes referred to as City Health Office (CHO) or
Reproductive Health and Wellness Center (RHWC) offer free HIV testing and
treatment, and can be found in most cities.
 HIV Services Available

üFree HIV testing

üFree medicine (ART) for people with HIV
üGovernment clinics for HIV & STI services
üFree consultation for STI diagnosis
üReliable websites providing HIV information
• https://www.facebook.com/YKP2016
• http://www.loveyourself.ph/
• https://www.facebook.com/HIVepicenter
• http://www.aidsphil.org/
HIV Education Services

There are clinics throughout the

country called Social Hygiene Clinics
(SHC).
These government clinics are similar to
health centers but specializes in the
provision of free services related to STI and
HIV, including testing and treatment.
 HIV Testing Services

• HIV Testing Services (HTS) is the ONLY WAY to know for sure if
you have HIV. You may get a free HIV test from any Social
Hygiene Clinic (SHC) or City Health Clinic.

• Several hospitals and private clinics also offer HIV testing for a
corresponding fee.

• Pregnant women, people with STI, and people with

tuberculosis are highly encouraged to get tested for HIV.
 The power of choice
CHOICE is the act of choosing or the power to choose
between 2 or more possibilities.

You have a choice!

YOU CAN SAY “NO” BECAUSE…

You are created for a

PURPOSE.
YOU CAN SAY “NO” BECAUSE…

You are valuable

YOU CAN SAY “NO” BECAUSE…

You have a future

HIV stops with me
• Be informed and provide correct information
• Be empowered to be able to say “No”
• Be faithful
• Be careful
• Be supportive when a person wants to get tested
• Be sensitive to the needs of others
• Be an (ARV) treatment buddy