Activity 11: The AIDS risk game

Objective:

• A self-teaching activity to learn about AIDS transmission.

Target Group:

• Secondary students and adults

Materials:

• One test sheet for each person, colored paper, pencils

Preparation:

• Copy one sheet for each person.

• Cut strips of colored paper the length and width of the "Correct Answer" column, and paste or staple to top of "Correct Answer" column.

Directions:

• Each person writes their answers to questions in the "Your Answer" column, using the code at the top of the question sheet.

• After completing all questions, individuals or groups look to see if their answers are correct.

Variation:

• Draw the activity on a large sheet of paper, big enough to be seen by the whole group.

• Have everyone answer the questions as a group and check the answers as a group.

• Allow time for questions and discussion.

CODE:

N = No Risk

R = Risk

PRACTICE	Your Answer	Correct Answer
Abstinence		N
Blood transfusions after screening		N
Blood transfusions using unscreened blood		R
Breast feeding by an infected mother		R
Cleaning blood spill without gloves		R
Coughing		N
Dry kissing		N
Ear piercing with shared needle		R
Hugging		N
Intercourse using an oil-based lubricant and condom		R
IV drug needle sharing		R
Massaging		N
Masturbation		N
Mutually monogamous relationship with an uninfected partner who does not use IV drugs		N
Proper use of condom with non oxynol 9 spermicide		N
Sharing facilities with an infected person at school or work place		N
Sharing food and utensils, living and toilet facilities with an infected person		N
Sneezing		N
Tattooing		R
Unprotected vaginal sex when one partner is HIV positive or HIV status is unknown		R
Using a shared needle that has been cleaned with bleach		R

From: The AIDSED CENTER, WHO/UNESCO, Bangkok, Thailand