Trainer Instructions Slides 47-49 Step 12: Provide a brief summary of HPV vaccination using the content below and in the slides. Initiate the discussion by asking: What is papillomavirus, or HPV? Is anyone familiar with HPV vaccination? How is it used? Make Points HPV is prevented in the same ways that HIV is prevented: through abstinence, being faithful, and consistent and correct condom use. Unlike HIV, however, HPV can also be prevented through vaccination. HPV Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common STI. Most people who are infected with HPV do not know they have it. In most cases (9 out of 10), the body’s immune system clears HPV naturally within 2 years. However, some of the more than 40 different types of HPV can cause genital warts and others can cause normal cells in the body to turn abnormal, which can lead to cervical and other cancers over time. Reducing HPV risk through vaccination HPV is prevented in the same ways that HIV is prevented: through abstinence, being faithful, and consistent and correct condom use. Unlike HIV, however, HPV can also be prevented through vaccination. HPV vaccination There is now a vaccine that can lower a person’s risk of getting HPV. In countries where it is available, HPV vaccination can be initiated between the ages of 9–26 years, but is typically recommended at the age of 11 or 12. Vaccination requires a total of 3 shots over 6 months. The best way a person can get the most benefit from HPV vaccination is to complete all 3 doses before beginning sexual activity. Trainer Instructions Slides 50-56 Step 13: Transition to a discussion on ART. Start by providing a brief overview of the benefits of ART for ALHIV and then discuss eligibility criteria, using the content below and in the slides. Start the discussion by asking participants: What are some of the benefits of ART that you have seen in your adolescent clients? What are the immunological and clinical criteria to start ART? What are some of the other issues that need to be considered before starting ART?
Trainer Instructions Slides 47-49 Step 12: Provide a brief summary of HPV vaccination using the content below and in the slides. Initiate the discussion by asking: What is papillomavirus, or HPV? Is anyone familiar with HPV vaccination? How is it used? Make Points HPV is prevented in the same ways that HIV is prevented: through abstinence, being faithful, and consistent and correct condom use. Unlike HIV, however, HPV can also be prevented through vaccination. HPV Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common STI. Most people who are infected with HPV do not know they have it. In most cases (9 out of 10), the body’s immune system clears HPV naturally within 2 years. However, some of the more than 40 different types of HPV can cause genital warts and others can cause normal cells in the body to turn abnormal, which can lead to cervical and other cancers over time. Reducing HPV risk through vaccination HPV is prevented in the same ways that HIV is prevented: through abstinence, being faithful, and consistent and correct condom use. Unlike HIV, however, HPV can also be prevented through vaccination. HPV vaccination There is now a vaccine that can lower a person’s risk of getting HPV. In countries where it is available, HPV vaccination can be initiated between the ages of 9–26 years, but is typically recommended at the age of 11 or 12. Vaccination requires a total of 3 shots over 6 months. The best way a person can get the most benefit from HPV vaccination is to complete all 3 doses before beginning sexual activity. Trainer Instructions Slides 50-56 Step 13: Transition to a discussion on ART. Start by providing a brief overview of the benefits of ART for ALHIV and then discuss eligibility criteria, using the content below and in the slides. Start the discussion by asking participants: What are some of the benefits of ART that you have seen in your adolescent clients? What are the immunological and clinical criteria to start ART? What are some of the other issues that need to be considered before starting ART?