Myth Buster! The Transmission of

HIV/AIDS

What is the difference between HIV and AIDS?

Likely to contribute to the spread of HIV/AIDS

Hugging

Kissing

Sharing a drink

Breast milk

Sharing needles (drugs or tattoos)

Blood transfusions

Oral sex

MosquitosTouching items that have been touched

by a person with HIV

Unprotected sex

Protected sex

Unlikely to contribute to the spread of HIV/AIDS

Gender inequality

Poverty

Protected sex Unprotected sex

Unprotected sex Protected sex

Stigma against people with HIV

Likely to contribute to the spread of HIV/AIDSUnlikely to contribute to the spread of HIV/AIDS

Class Discussion• Did anyone create their own tiles? In which

column did you place them?• Were there any corrections you had to make

that surprised you?• Look at your “Likely to...” list and be prepared

to explain/give an example of why these tiles contribute to the spread of HIV/AIDS.

• Look at your “Unlikely to...” list and be prepared to explain/give an example of why these tiles do not contribute to the spread of HIV/AIDS.

Both genders are equally likely to contract HIV from...

Women are more at risk of contracting HIV from...

Men are more at risk of contracting HIV from...

Both genders are equally likely to contract HIV from...

Women are more at risk of contracting HIV from...

Men are more at risk of contracting HIV from...

Class Discussion

• Is there anything you learned that surprised you?

• Be prepared to explain the reasons behind your placement of each tile

What can be done to help address this epidemic?