Appendix I - AIDS action plan

How does society treat people with AIDS?

Some people are afraid to get close to a person who is infected with HIV because they are worried they might catch AIDS. These people do not realize that AIDS is hard to get. They do not understand that they cannot get AIDS simply by touching or being in close contact with someone who has AIDS. As a result, many AIDS patients feel alone and rejected at a time when they most need the warmth and support of family and friends. Remember, it is the disease that it. bad, not the person who has it.

Ways to Support People infected with HIV

Give them willpower Give hope Give warmth Be there Don't joke about them Don't make them ashamed Don't put them down Give love Help in anyway possible.

How to Maintain Good Health

Get plenty of sleep Eat a balanced diet Wash hands before eating and after using the toilet Manage stress effectively Avoid substance abuse Exercise regularly

Produced by the secondary schools of Mahasarakhan Province, Thailand

How to Say "I Love You” Without Having Sex

Take a walk together Have dinner together Go to the movies Go swimming together write letters Do homework together Eat ice-cream Go out dancing Hold hands Give flowers Propose marriage Give a book Telephone Go to a play Go to a concert Make each other gifts Have a picnic Go to the zoo Kiss Share dreams Give presents Flirt with each other Have your picture taken together Hug each other Be best friends Have undying love Ask her parents for her hand Go shopping Smile Gaze at each other Go to a public park Exercise together Listen to your favorite song Be there when a friend is needed Send love notes on every occasion Work together Talk openly

Transmission of AIDS

Who is at risk of getting AIDS

Everyone is at risk for getting AIDS. Some people, however, are at greater risk than others because of their behaviors or medical condition.

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People who have sex Intravenous drug abusers who share needles

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People who have had frequent and regular blood transfusions before 1989

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People who have sex with many partners

Children born to women who are infected with HIV

Anyone can get AIDS. AIDS does not discriminate based on age, race, religion, gender or sexual orientation.

ABCs of Prevention

If A and B fail then use C

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