HIV/ AIDS PREVENTION

      SOLUTION FOR CONTROLLING    

Since there is no cure for HIV/AIDS  prevention is the solution for controlling infection and the incidence. They are as follow;


1.Safe sexual behaviors


2.Using sterilized needles and instruments


3.Proper screening of blood and transfusion of safe blood


4.Laboratory infection Control measures


5.Increasing awareness about HIV/AIDS in the community


Safer sex


It is any sexual practice that reduces the risk of passing (transmitting) HIV from one person to another.


The best protection is obtained by choosing sexual activities that do not allow semen, fluid from the vagina or blood to enter the mouth, anus or vagina of the partner, or to touch the skin of the partner where there is an open cut or sore.


Safer sex practices include:

•     Staying in a mutually faithful relationship where both partners are uninfected
•     Using a condom for all types of sexual intercourse ( vaginal, anal or oral ) so that the body secretions  that contain HIV do not come in contact with the skin or mucous membranes of the partner.
• Avoiding penetrative sex, for example by replacing with: masturbation,massage, dry kissing, and hugging.
• Avoiding sex when either partner has open sores or a sexually transmitted disease (STD).
• Couples should talk about safer sex and learn to please each other. This can make the intercourse more pleasurable for both and less likely to cause discomfort or minor damage to the genitals.