(a) |
Evaluate and respond to sources of, and information about, the provincial, national, and international impact of HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C. |
(b) |
Recognize and question community prejudices. |
(c) |
Examine stigmas associated with non-curable infections/diseases, including HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C. |
(d) |
Examine the impact of the stigmas associated with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C on the individual, the family, and the community. |
(e) |
Identify and question stigmas often attached to people who advocate for those infected with HIV and Hepatitis C. |
(f) |
Determine the effects of stigmas of association with/advocacy for those living with/affected by HIV/AIDS and/or Hepatitis C. |
(g) |
Analyze how some non-curable infections, including HIV and Hepatitis C infection, are linked to risky behaviours, not to particular groups of people, and examine the stigma associated with risky behaviours (e.g., intravenous drug use, unprotected sex). |
(h) |
Determine that risky behaviours are often more prevalent in vulnerable/marginalized populations and discuss why these populations may be more at risk. |
(i) |
Examine health promotion strategies that reinforce and/or address the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS. |
Portions of this DVD could be used at each middle level grade to support the achievement of particular grade-level outcomes.