HIV/AIDS

Did you know that when your employees get hurt you may be subject to their injury and that can cost your business a lot. At Southern Africa Youth Business we help you to register and apply for the Compensation Fund. This is a scheme that was setup by the South African government to pay for

Southern Africa Youth Business can help you with the following: COID Registration: We will register your business with the Compensation Fund. Submission of COID Annual Returns: We will submit the returns on your behalf to the Department of Labour. Submission of claims: Should you require to submit the Compensation Claims for any injuries that happened

If you have HIV you can live a healthy and productive life if you get treatment and take care of yourself. Just like diabetes and high blood pressure, HIV can be managed through healthy living and the taking of medication. Treatment will work better if you take it at an early stage and don’t wait

k Breastfeeding should start immediately and preferably at least within the first hour of birth. This helps the mother to initiate early stimulation of milk production. At this point, babies are most eager to feed k Early initiation of breastfeeding helps regulate the baby’s temperature and blood sugar level. This also helps the mother and

k A small baby needs to be fed often both day and night. Letting the baby feed as frequently as he/she wants helps to make more breast milk. This is called demand feeding k During a feed a baby needs to be left to feed for as long as they want. At the beginning of

Why babies should not be given any other food before six months (mixed feeding) k      Other foods do not provide all the important nutrients found in breast milk that the baby needs for it’s growth and development in the first six months of life k     Other foods may be contaminated with germs that could cause

k Breast milk provides all the nutrients your baby needs to grow and develop for the first six months. Continued breastfeeding provides most of the nutrients your baby needs from six to 12 months k Breast milk contains anti-bodies that help strengthen the immune system of the baby and hence helps prevent common illnesses such

HIV-positive mothers can transmit HIV to their babies k     While the mother is pregnant k     During labour and delivery k     Through breast milk   A HIV-positive mother can protect her baby and reduce the risk of her baby becoming infected with HIV by her, by taking a treatment plan that works against HIV.   Your

So it‘s finally over and you‘re a Dad … Now what? It‘s quite likely that your partner will be exhausted, sore and very emotional for a few days so here’s a few tips to make things easier for her and for you:   Limit the number of visitors on the first day. You‘ll want to

Insist visitors call before dropping by, and don‘t let them stay too long. Mom needs time to recover from the birth k     Everyone wants to hold your new baby, try and limit this as baby could get irritable if handled too much by strangers k     Accept offers of help from friends and family k     Pre-cook

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Be prepared for broken sleep, but really it should be called ‘sleep interruption’, not sleep deprivation, since you should be sleeping when the baby sleeps (as much as possible!). Here are a few ways to make the hours add up to more like a whole night‘s sleep. k Share the burden and take turns getting

Bloody Show – Red or pinkish mucus may suggest that dilation of the cervix has started k  Contractions – As contractions get stronger and closer together it‘s a good sign that things are happening. Keep note of the length of contractions and the gap between them (from the start of one until the start of the

Six Warning Signs to look for during Pregnancy and Labour At any time in the later stages of pregnancy, or during labour, she needs to inform a healthcare provider IMMEDIATELY if any of the following occur: k     A fever/temperature above 37 degrees k     Bleeding k     She senses the baby isn‘t moving the way it usually

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TB is a disease caused by bacteria which enter the body through the air and damage the lungs. It is a serious, but curable disease.   How is it spread? When a person with TB coughs, sneezes or spits, the TB germs go into the air. Anyone who breathes in this air could be infected

When it comes to making her feel comfortable during sex, there are a few things that you can do. Understand that from now on, your sex life can still be fabulous – but it will be different! You‘ll need to be open to being more communicative about sex and understanding each other’s needs and expectations.

Quick tips: how to help during her pregnancy She thinks about being pregnant most of the day and night. Unbelievable, but true so just accept it. The baby is now her number one concern and priority. Cravings are real. Respond to them. Try to encourage her to eat healthily before and after any cravings for

Don’t freak out, but technically you’re a Dad NOW! Your partner is providing a safe and healthy environment for your baby to grow and, in order for her to do that, you need to be supportive and keep mom-to-be happy. This is your first duty as a Dad. Here are a few Dad-to-Dad tips. Get

Bonding with your baby starts before it’s birth For women, bonding is a more natural process than it is for men, which isn‘t surprising considering they carry the baby for nine months. But what about guys? Do we have to wait for the baby to be born before we can start bonding? Here are a

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Pregnant people who are HIV positive or at risk of becoming HIV positive can transmit the virus to the baby either while pregnant, during childbirth or while breastfeeding. The first step to preventing transmission is for the pregnant person and any sexual partners to get tested and know their status. Even if the pregnant person

SayPro Southern Africa Youth Project provides several HIV prevention interventions that have been proven effective at decreasing the transmission and improving the quality of life for those living with HIV. The HIV prevention interventions that SayPro Southern Africa Youth Project supports include: HIV Testing services HIV Prevention Education Medical Male Circumcision Community Development Resources HIV

SayPro Southern Africa Youth Project provides several services to people who are living with HIV. These services include: HIV counselling HIV treatment support, including Antiretroviral therapy (ART) Referrals to providers of Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for the partners of people living with HIV Counselling and referrals to other services including substance abuse

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If someone in your life has been diagnosed with HIV, it can be confusing and challenging to know how to support that person. Here are some tips from SayPro Southern Africa Youth Project about improving support for people infected by HIV: Emotional Support: Let the person know that you can talk and listen if they want

There is a common misconception that people infected with HIV cannot live healthy lives, but that is far from the truth. People who are living with HIV can live relatively normal lives by following this basic guideline: Medications: Living a healthy life with HIV is possible because of the available antiretroviral therapies (ARTs). When taken daily

HIV is spread due to a number of factors however there is strong evidence that a number of interventions greatly contribute to the decrease in new infections. Testing: Reducing the spread of HIV starts with people knowing their status and having access to reliable and confidential HIV testing. Prevention: Educating people about how to prevent transmission such

HIV stigma in Africa is slowly on the decline however it is still a significant barrier to people living with HIV having healthy, happy lives. The biggest contributor to HIV stigma is misinformation which can manifest in many ways. Key information such as how HIV is transmitted, how to prevent transmission and who can be

There is a common misconception that people infected with HIV cannot live healthy lives, but fortunately, that is far from the truth. People who are living with HIV can live relatively normal lives by following this basic guideline: Medications: Living a healthy life with HIV is possible because of the available antiretroviral therapies (ARTs). When taken

People living with HIV can sometimes feel like that diagnosis makes them feel like they are not in control of their lives. Southern Africa Youth Project has a responsibility to must empower people living with HIV to manage their own health decisions and decide what works best for them in partnership with their medical provider.

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Solving problems through Peer to Peer Support and Counselling. SayPro Southern Africa Youth Project is the leading organisation in Africa providing Peer to Peer Support and Counselling services to youth in cities, townships and rural areas. Our work in Peer to Peer Support and Counselling includes but not limited to: The youth share similar experiences

Take note The role of older people in African households has changed significantly over time. Traditionally, their role was to advise, direct and lead their families and societies in those practices, rituals and ceremonies that ensured their survival, existence and continuity. They were involved in the socialisation of society and ensured the attainment and passing

Take note The role of older people in African households has changed significantly over time. Traditionally, their role was to advise, direct and lead their families and societies in those practices, rituals and ceremonies that ensured their survival, existence and continuity. They were involved in the socialisation of society and ensured the attainment and passing

Take note The role of older people in African households has changed significantly over time. Traditionally, their role was to advise, direct and lead their families and societies in those practices, rituals and ceremonies that ensured their survival, existence and continuity. They were involved in the socialisation of society and ensured the attainment and passing

Even though the HIV/AIDS pandemic is of global concern, the effects of the disease are most profoundly felt in sub-Saharan Africa. The SADC region in particular bears a disproportionate burden of HIV/AIDS cases, with certain member states possessing the world’s highest rates of HIV infection. The impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic together with other health problems plague

Even though the HIV/AIDS pandemic is of global concern, the effects of the disease are most profoundly felt in sub-Saharan Africa. The SADC region in particular bears a disproportionate burden of HIV/AIDS cases, with certain member states possessing the world’s highest rates of HIV infection. The impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic together with other health problems plague

Specific Outcome On completion of this section you will be able to know and understand the implications of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Assessment Criteria   The needs of AIDS orphans are outlined with reference, at a basic level of understanding, to the burden of a large number of orphans on society and the economy. (SO 5,

Even though the HIV/AIDS pandemic is of global concern, the effects of the disease are most profoundly felt in sub-Saharan Africa. The SADC region in particular bears a disproportionate burden of HIV/AIDS cases, with certain member states possessing the world’s highest rates of HIV infection. The impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic together with other health problems plague

Specific Outcome On completion of this section you will be able to know and understand the implications of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Assessment Criteria   The needs of AIDS orphans are outlined with reference, at a basic level of understanding, to the burden of a large number of orphans on society and the economy. (SO 5,

Specific Outcome On completion of this section you will be able to know and understand the implications of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Assessment Criteria   The needs of AIDS orphans are outlined with reference, at a basic level of understanding, to the burden of a large number of orphans on society and the economy. (SO 5,

Many employees risk contact with blood or other body fluids in their workplace. Universal Precautions are widely accepted in workplaces across South Africa as crucial measures to protect workers from exposure to disease-causing biological agents. These agents include feces, blood, saliva, mucous, urine, semen, vaginal fluids and any other body fluid containing blood. Infection can

Many employees risk contact with blood or other body fluids in their workplace. Universal Precautions are widely accepted in workplaces across South Africa as crucial measures to protect workers from exposure to disease-causing biological agents. These agents include feces, blood, saliva, mucous, urine, semen, vaginal fluids and any other body fluid containing blood. Infection can

Many employees risk contact with blood or other body fluids in their workplace. Universal Precautions are widely accepted in workplaces across South Africa as crucial measures to protect workers from exposure to disease-causing biological agents. These agents include feces, blood, saliva, mucous, urine, semen, vaginal fluids and any other body fluid containing blood. Infection can

Employees who are infected with HIV may face stigma and discrimination from co-workers in the workplace. AIDS-related stigma and discrimination refers to prejudice, negative attitudes, abuse and maltreatment directed at people living with HIV and AIDS. The consequences of stigma and discrimination are wide-ranging: being shunned by family, peers and the wider community, poor treatment in healthcare and

Employees who are infected with HIV may face stigma and discrimination from co-workers in the workplace. AIDS-related stigma and discrimination refers to prejudice, negative attitudes, abuse and maltreatment directed at people living with HIV and AIDS. The consequences of stigma and discrimination are wide-ranging: being shunned by family, peers and the wider community, poor treatment in healthcare and

The HIV/AIDS epidemic is having a significant effect on all South African workplaces and the economy. As the epidemic primarily affects working age adults, its impact will be seen primarily through an increase in absenteeism and sick leave; faster staff turnover due to early deaths, more employees placed on disability pensions, lower staff morale, greater

The HIV/AIDS epidemic is having a significant effect on all South African workplaces and the economy. As the epidemic primarily affects working age adults, its impact will be seen primarily through an increase in absenteeism and sick leave; faster staff turnover due to early deaths, more employees placed on disability pensions, lower staff morale, greater

Employees who are infected with HIV may face stigma and discrimination from co-workers in the workplace. AIDS-related stigma and discrimination refers to prejudice, negative attitudes, abuse and maltreatment directed at people living with HIV and AIDS. The consequences of stigma and discrimination are wide-ranging: being shunned by family, peers and the wider community, poor treatment in healthcare and

Antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) are currently the primary method for treating HIV. These drugs inhibit either of the two enzymes that are essential for HIV replication, namely, reverse transcriptase and protease. Newer drugs target other areas of the virus’ lifecycle, but are not yet readily available in our region. Although antiretroviral treatment is not a cure

Specific Outcome On completion of this section you will be able to know what guidelines and assistance are available to support workers with HIV/AIDS. Assessment Criteria A company policy on HIV/AIDS or the National Department of Health’s document “Guidelines for developing a workplace policy and programme” is accessed and evidence of knowledge is provided in

Specific Outcome On completion of this section you will be able to know what guidelines and assistance are available to support workers with HIV/AIDS. Assessment Criteria A company policy on HIV/AIDS or the National Department of Health’s document “Guidelines for developing a workplace policy and programme” is accessed and evidence of knowledge is provided in

Specific Outcome On completion of this section you will be able to know what behaviour is safe and what behaviour carries the risk of HIV transmission. Assessment Criteria   The relationship between human behaviour and HIV/AIDS is outlined at a basic level of understanding.  (SO 3, AC 1) Examples of behaviour that carry a risk

Specific Outcome On completion of this section you will be able to know what behaviour is safe and what behaviour carries the risk of HIV transmission. Assessment Criteria   The relationship between human behaviour and HIV/AIDS is outlined at a basic level of understanding.  (SO 3, AC 1) Examples of behaviour that carry a risk

Preventing HIV transmission requires sustained safe sex behaviours for a lifetime. A major challenge for programs is how to find effective ways to sustain these behaviours for extended periods. HIV must be present for infection to occur, so knowing you and your partner’s HIV status is essential if you are thinking of not using protection

Preventing HIV transmission requires sustained safe sex behaviours for a lifetime. A major challenge for programs is how to find effective ways to sustain these behaviours for extended periods. HIV must be present for infection to occur, so knowing you and your partner’s HIV status is essential if you are thinking of not using protection

Preventing HIV transmission requires sustained safe sex behaviours for a lifetime. A major challenge for programs is how to find effective ways to sustain these behaviours for extended periods. HIV must be present for infection to occur, so knowing you and your partner’s HIV status is essential if you are thinking of not using protection

Specific Outcome On completion of this section you will be able to know what behaviour is safe and what behaviour carries the risk of HIV transmission. Assessment Criteria   The relationship between human behaviour and HIV/AIDS is outlined at a basic level of understanding.  (SO 3, AC 1) Examples of behaviour that carry a risk

To infect someone, HIV must be able to get from the blood of an infected person into another person’s bloodstream. HIV has been found in several body fluids, including: blood, semen and vaginal secretions. Small amounts of the virus have been detected in saliva, tears and breast milk. At this time, it is known that

To infect someone, HIV must be able to get from the blood of an infected person into another person’s bloodstream. HIV has been found in several body fluids, including: blood, semen and vaginal secretions. Small amounts of the virus have been detected in saliva, tears and breast milk. At this time, it is known that

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are caused by a group of infectious microorganisms that are transmitted mainly through sexual activity. These agents represent a costly, burdensome global public health problem. STDs can cause harmful, often irreversible, clinical complications, including reproductive health problems, fatal and perinatal health problems, and cancer, and they are also linked in a

To infect someone, HIV must be able to get from the blood of an infected person into another person’s bloodstream. HIV has been found in several body fluids, including: blood, semen and vaginal secretions. Small amounts of the virus have been detected in saliva, tears and breast milk. At this time, it is known that

Antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) are currently the primary method for treating HIV. These drugs inhibit either of the two enzymes that are essential for HIV replication, namely, reverse transcriptase and protease. Newer drugs target other areas of the virus’ lifecycle, but are not yet readily available in our region. Although antiretroviral treatment is not a cure

Antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) are currently the primary method for treating HIV. These drugs inhibit either of the two enzymes that are essential for HIV replication, namely, reverse transcriptase and protease. Newer drugs target other areas of the virus’ lifecycle, but are not yet readily available in our region. Although antiretroviral treatment is not a cure

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are caused by a group of infectious microorganisms that are transmitted mainly through sexual activity. These agents represent a costly, burdensome global public health problem. STDs can cause harmful, often irreversible, clinical complications, including reproductive health problems, fatal and perinatal health problems, and cancer, and they are also linked in a

HIV is a fragile virus that cannot survive outside of the body. That is why you cannot be infected with HIV from toilet seats or from sharing dishes or utensils. You can be infected with HIV if you do certain things that allow enough HIV to get into your bloodstream from the body fluids of

HIV is a fragile virus that cannot survive outside of the body. That is why you cannot be infected with HIV from toilet seats or from sharing dishes or utensils. You can be infected with HIV if you do certain things that allow enough HIV to get into your bloodstream from the body fluids of

Specific Outcome On completion of this section you will be able to know and understand how HIV/AIDS is transmitted. Assessment Criteria The effect of body fluids on transmission of the HIV virus is outlined at a basic level of understanding. (SO 2, AC 1) Sex is identified as the most common way in which the

HIV is a fragile virus that cannot survive outside of the body. That is why you cannot be infected with HIV from toilet seats or from sharing dishes or utensils. You can be infected with HIV if you do certain things that allow enough HIV to get into your bloodstream from the body fluids of

Specific Outcome On completion of this section you will be able to know and understand how HIV/AIDS is transmitted. Assessment Criteria The effect of body fluids on transmission of the HIV virus is outlined at a basic level of understanding. (SO 2, AC 1) Sex is identified as the most common way in which the

The window period occurs between the beginning of HIV infection and the demonstration of detectable antibodies to the virus. The window period is almost three to four weeks. Nevertheless it can be extended or longer. The antibody blood tests like ELISA, western blot test, rapid tests, performed during the window period may provide false negative

The window period occurs between the beginning of HIV infection and the demonstration of detectable antibodies to the virus. The window period is almost three to four weeks. Nevertheless it can be extended or longer. The antibody blood tests like ELISA, western blot test, rapid tests, performed during the window period may provide false negative

The immune system, which is made up of special cells, proteins, tissues, and organs, defends people against germs and microorganisms every day. In most cases, the immune system does a great job of keeping people healthy and preventing infections. But sometimes problems with the immune system can lead to illness and infection. Your immune system

Define the following terms with examples, HIV virus AIDS Workplace Business Organisation Explain the terms HIV and AIDS at a basic level of understanding. Explain the way in which the immune system works with reference to the role of antibodies in the immune system.   Give an indication as to how the HIV virus attacks

Define the following terms with examples, HIV virus AIDS Workplace Business Organisation Explain the terms HIV and AIDS at a basic level of understanding. Explain the way in which the immune system works with reference to the role of antibodies in the immune system.   Give an indication as to how the HIV virus attacks

Testing babies for HIV is done after birth. Most babies born to infected mothers will initially test positive for HIV antibodies. Babies when they are first born take on their mother’s antibodies, which is why many babies when first tested after birth will test positive. This doesn’t necessarily mean your baby is positive. To determine

The immune system, which is made up of special cells, proteins, tissues, and organs, defends people against germs and microorganisms every day. In most cases, the immune system does a great job of keeping people healthy and preventing infections. But sometimes problems with the immune system can lead to illness and infection. Your immune system

The immune system, which is made up of special cells, proteins, tissues, and organs, defends people against germs and microorganisms every day. In most cases, the immune system does a great job of keeping people healthy and preventing infections. But sometimes problems with the immune system can lead to illness and infection. Your immune system

INTRODUCTION HIV, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus, is one of the most destructive viral infections in human history. This is the virus that causes AIDS.  It was discovered by French and American Scientists in 1981 in the midst of concern about a strange wasting illness that was affecting and killing adults.  This virus was termed HIV

INTRODUCTION HIV, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus, is one of the most destructive viral infections in human history. This is the virus that causes AIDS.  It was discovered by French and American Scientists in 1981 in the midst of concern about a strange wasting illness that was affecting and killing adults.  This virus was termed HIV

Specific Outcome On completion of this section you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS and its effects on the human immune system. Assessment Criteria The terms HIV and AIDS are known and explained at a basic level of understanding. (SO 1, AC 1) The way in which the immune system works

Specific Outcome On completion of this section you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS and its effects on the human immune system. Assessment Criteria The terms HIV and AIDS are known and explained at a basic level of understanding. (SO 1, AC 1) The way in which the immune system works

INTRODUCTION HIV, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus, is one of the most destructive viral infections in human history. This is the virus that causes AIDS.  It was discovered by French and American Scientists in 1981 in the midst of concern about a strange wasting illness that was affecting and killing adults.  This virus was termed HIV

For ease of reference, an icon will indicate different activities.  The following icons indicate different activities in the manual. Assessment Criteria Notes (Blank) Stop and Think! Take note Note! Reflection References Summaries Example Definition Learning Activities Course Material Outcomes PROGRAMME OVERVIEW PURPOSE This unit standard provides a broad introduction to HIV/AIDS in the workplace. It

Testing babies for HIV is done after birth. Most babies born to infected mothers will initially test positive for HIV antibodies. Babies when they are first born take on their mother’s antibodies, which is why many babies when first tested after birth will test positive. This doesn’t necessarily mean your baby is positive. To determine

Testing babies for HIV is done after birth. Most babies born to infected mothers will initially test positive for HIV antibodies. Babies when they are first born take on their mother’s antibodies, which is why many babies when first tested after birth will test positive. This doesn’t necessarily mean your baby is positive. To determine

Testing babies for HIV is done after birth. Most babies born to infected mothers will initially test positive for HIV antibodies. Babies when they are first born take on their mother’s antibodies, which is why many babies when first tested after birth will test positive. This doesn’t necessarily mean your baby is positive. To determine

Factors that predispose women to HIV infection To understand how risky behaviour patterns link with GBV and make women  especially vulnerable to risk, we need to look at the issues underlying the statistics.     In particular, who is taking the risks and who is affected by the risky behaviour of others? How might a person weigh

Facts about HIV and AIDS The results of the Human Sciences Research Council’s (HSRC’s) South African National HIV Prevalence, Incidence and Behaviour Survey, 2012 (Shisana et al. 2014) strongly reflect the link between HIV and AIDS and gender, particularly among the youth. Prevalence (the number of people infected with HIV) increased from 10.6 per cent

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Africa has one of the highest HIV/AIDS epidemic Southern Africa Youth Project provides HIV/AIDS programmes and activities to over 1 Million youth in Africa. Our work includes: HIV/AIDS Testing Services HIV Counselling HIV Treatment Support HIV/AIDS Referral Services HIV Linkage and Support Services To partner with Southern Africa Youth Project  Please send an email to

How close are we to reaching a cure for HIV and AIDS? That had a lot of questions as there has been new findings that having to test positive is not a big deal as it used to be back in the years. This made a huge realisation after coronavirus was discovered and unfortunately a

Southern Africa Youth Project has conducted a study and found out that HIV infections continue to grow in Africa. It is determined that South Africa has over 7,7 million people with HIV globally. This is heartbreaking as South Africa is the smallest country compared to Nigeria and Ethiopia. Being one of the countries with high

Many women become vulnerable to men who can support them financially. This leads to men having sex with women not using protection. Southern Africa Youth Project has conducted a study that presented that more than 80% of single women in Poverty Situations have unprotected sex daily with multiple partners for survival. Hense this is not

Our work in Youth Social Development Southern Africa Youth Project is a youth social development organisation with headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa. We offer our Youth Social Deceloment Programmes to over 1Million youth in Africa. Partner with Southern Africa Youth Project by sending an email to info@southernafricayouth.org or give us a call at +27 11