SIC Curriculum, in short

I realize that most of you probably have no idea what the curriculum consists of. We teach different versions of the same information to men vs. women, secondary schools vs. primary schools, Standard 4 vs. Standard 5/6. It all depends. But basically, we cover:

- The numbers, how big of a problem HIV is, and why it's a problem that is difficult to fight
- HIV progression in the body / the Immune System
- Male and Female Reproductive Anatomy, Puberty, Menstrual Cycle, Pregnancy
- The Fluids and the Doors that transmit HIV
Here's a chance to learn, if you didn't know:
FLUIDS (majimaji): blood, semen, vaginal fluid, pre-ejaculate, and breastmilk
DOORS (milango): open wounds, vagina, anus, tip of the penis
* a fluid and a door must be present for HIV to be transmitted, makes sense?

- The 3 Modes of Transmission:
1. Sexual Transmission; ABK's (preventative meausres), condom demonstrations (male and female) - accounts for 80% of transmission in TZ
2. Mother to Child Transmission; when a mother transmits to her child, how to prevent it, alternatives to breastfeeding for HIV+ mothers - accounts for 19% of transmission in TZ
3. Blood to Blood Transmission; where this commonly occurs, how to sterilize instruments - accounts for 1% of transmission in TZ

- HIV Testing: the process, how to interpret results, when you should get tested
- Living with HIV, healthy life choices
- Caring for someone with HIV, how to protect yourself and the patient
- Combating the HIV pandemic

So, if you have any questions about any of this stuff, I know a pretty good amount by now. So please ask!