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Developed by JHPIEGO’s Training in Reproductive Health Project with funding from USAID.

Lesson 3: Prevention of Sexual Transmission of HIV
Instructor: Jean Anderson, MD

Learning Exercise

Below are three different scenarios. Think about the risk for HIV transmission in each case and about how you would counsel each of these individuals. 

Choose ONE scenario and write down your answers to the questions.

1. A 16 year-old girl comes to the family planning clinic and requests hormonal contraception. She is sexually active with a 22 year-old man in her village. 
   1. How would you assess her risk for HIV? What questions would you ask?
   2. How would you address the issue of HIV prevention in this case?
   3. How would you counsel her about dual protection?
2. A 23 year-old woman presents for antenatal care in her first pregnancy.
   1. How would you assess her risk for HIV? What questions would you ask?
   2. How would you address the issue of HIV prevention in this case?
3. A 16 year-old boy is seen at the STD clinic because of itching on his penis. He has recently become sexually active for the first time.
   1. How would you assess his risk for HIV? What questions would you ask?
   2. How would you address the issue of HIV prevention in this case?