1、HIV/AIDS Information Training,International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression (FAIFE) Committee,Schedule (7 - 8 hours),Morning (3-3 hours) Introduction Ice breaker exercise Overview of HIV/AIDS Coffee break Prevention and treatment L
2、unch (1 hours) Afternoon (3 hours) Interactive exercise/Barriers to information provision Coffee break Information literacy Interactive exercise Closing remarks,This is a FAIFE workshop. FAIFE is,IFLA/FAIFE was founded in Copenhagen in 1998 as an initiative within IFLA (International Federation of L
3、ibrary Association and Institutions) to defend and promote the basic human rights defined in Article 19 of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.IFLA/FAIFE furthers free access to information and freedom of expression in all aspects, directly or indirectly, related to libraries an
4、d librarianship.IFLA/FAIFE monitors the state of intellectual freedom within the library community world-wide, supports IFLA policy development and co-operation with other international human rights organisations, and responds to violations of free access to information and freedom of expression.IFL
5、A/FAIFE is funded by SIDA (Sweden).,Role of Librarians,A comprehensive approach to fight HIV/AIDS requires:1. Access to information about prevention and treatment 2. Access to sexual and reproductive health services, as sexual intercourse remains the main mode of transmission 3. Access to means of p
6、revention such as condoms and clean needles 4. Access to treatmentLibraries can provide life saving information on the community level.,Values and Goals,Article 19, United Nations Declaration on Human Rights Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to
7、hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) Goal 1: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger Goal 2: Achieve universal primary education Goal 3: Promote gender equality and
8、empower women Goal 4: Reduce child mortality Goal 5: Improve maternal health Goal 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases Goal 7: Ensure environmental sustainability Goal 8: Develop a Global Partnership for Development,What is HIV/AIDS?,HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus) AIDS (Acquired immune
9、 deficiency syndrome) HIV attacks the immune systems protective CD4 cells. When the immune system loses too many CD4 cells, a person is less able to fight off infection and can develop serious opportunistic infections (OIs). A person is diagnosed with AIDS when there are less than 200 CD4 cells and/
10、or has one of 21 AIDS-defining OIs,How is HIV/AIDS transmitted?,Sexual transmission Heterosexual Homosexual Blood and blood products IV drug use Transfusions Haemophilia Other (knives),3. Vertical transmission During pregnancy During birth Breastfeeding,Prevention,“Library and information services c
11、annot sit on the fence when their nations young people are being decimated by the enemy from within who strikes silently and in darkness.” Kingo J. Mchambu 2002Reaching out to the most vulnerableWhy focus on prevention?There is no vaccine for HIV/AIDS. As treatment still remains unaffordable or inac
12、cessible for many people in the world, for now, prevention is the best approach to fight the pandemic.,ABC Approach,The ABC Approach to prevent sexual transmission of HIVAbstain Be faithful Use a CondomLimits of the ABC-ApproachLack of resources Gender inequality Faithfulness of partners,Exposure to
13、 infected blood,Blood supplies Screening of blood products reduces the risk of transmissionAccidents Strategy of universal precautionsInjections and syringes A needle or syringe used for injection should never be shared with others.,Prevent mother-to-child-transmission,Preventing HIV infection among
14、 prospective parentsAvoiding unwanted pregnancies among HIV positive womenPreventing the transmission of HIV from HIV positive mothers to their infants during pregnancy, labour, delivery and breastfeeding.,Conditions conducive to risk behaviour,Consume of alcohol and drugsHumanitarian SettingsPovert
15、y,Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT),Why should I get tested?How does the test work?Where to get tested?Voluntary testing vs. Mandatory testingConfidential testing and Anonymous testingHome sampling and testing,Treatment,Antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) Are not a cure Slow down the process of replic
16、ation of HIV in the human bodyPrevent and treat Opportunistic InfectionsPrevent mother-to-child-transmission During pregnancy and delivery Safer infant feedingAccess to services / availability of drugs Availability, Coverage, Impact,Treatment,Important role of institutions (hospitals, clinics, VCT c
17、entres)Conditions to support treatment Medication adherence planLiving positively Adopt a healthy diet Exercise regularly Avoid alcohol and tobacco, or certainly minimize their consumption Reduce stress Avoid all forms of infection (when possible) because they may compromise your health and further
18、weaken ones immune system Dont use drugs other than those prescribed by your doctor Visit the doctor regularly,Barriers,Cultural barriers Political barriers Economic barriers Ressource barriers,Policies,To fight stigma and discrimination and ensure effective dissemination of information, each librar
19、y should develop a policy framework regarding HIV/AIDS. This policy should address the following aspects: rights and workplace situation of employees living with HIV/AIDS users that are HIV positive/have AIDS way of presenting HIV/AIDS material corresponding to information literacy of users way of addressing information barriers and reaching out to vulnerable populations,
