AIDS Update: The Latest Facts about HIV and AIDS
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Running Time: 23 minutes
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This timely program reviews the latest new information on HIV, explains precautionary measures that help to lower the risks of HIV infection and also answers other frequently asked questions about this most lethal of STDs. The FDA recently approved a rapid HIV diagnostic test kit that provides extremely accurate results in minutes. Program explains the new test to teens and provides crucial details on what it means if the test comes back positive. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has estimated that one-fourth of the approximately 900,000 HIV-infected people in the U.S. are not aware that they are infected. Since the progression of the disease-—and the risk of spreading it to others—-is greatly dependent upon swift response and treatment, there is a great need for young people to get information about their HIV status as quickly as possible. The Teacher’s Resource Book includes activities to help students consider whether their own behaviors are putting them at risk of infection, and provides fact sheets to remind students of the dangers of this deadly virus.
Includes:
video, plus teacher’s resource book, student handouts and pre/post tests in digital format
Awards
CINE Golden Eagle Award
Columbus International Film & Video Festival: The Chris Awards - Honorable Mention
Video Librarian: 3 1/2 Stars out of 4
Reviews
Recommended AIDS Update: The Latest Facts About HIV and AIDS is a clear, straightforward video that presents the most recent developments on HIV and AIDS treatment, testing, statistics, and therapies. The target audience is teens, whose infection rate we learn from the video is rising at an alarming rate. There is a running narrative from those infected with HIV, those with AIDS, and HIV/AIDS counselors and educators. All convey their feelings and facts in a calm yet serious tone. This will prove more effective than earlier videos that tried to scare teens rather than educate. Common misconceptions are addressed, such as being able to tell who is infected by looks, or that everyone responds positively to new treatments. Stressed is the role drug and alcohol use among teens has had on the increase in infection rate. AIDS Update: The Latest Facts About HIV and AIDS comes with a valuable Teacher Resource book which could easily be used by students who view the on their own. Both the video and binder would make an important addition to any library collection, but especially to school libraries.
- Gerald Notaro, University Librarian, Nelson Poynter Memorial Library, University of South Florida, St. Petersburg
Educational Media Reviews Online (EMRO)
SAMPLE RESOURCES FROM THE TEACHER'S RESOURCE BOOK
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