WAEC Civic Education 2016 Theory — Question 5

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(a) Four preventive measures for HIV/AIDS: i. Avoiding unprotected or indiscriminate sexual contact or relationship. ii. Always ensure the use of a condom if one must have casual sex relationship, however, the use of a condom is not 100% assurance. iii. Avoiding sharing sharp objects with other people as these might have been contaminated with virus. Sharp objects like razor blade, clipper, syringe etc. iv. Thorough and careful screening of blood before transmission. (b) Three ways by which HIV/AIDS can be managed: i. People living with HIV/AIDS should be loved like other member of the society. ii. Proper campaign and encouragement of sex education in schools. iii. Eating balanced diet and adequate taking of recommended drugs by doctors or physicians.