Course Description – Planning for HIV/AIDS (PHIAI04)

Course Code: PHIAI04
Course Title: Planning for HIV/AIDS
Program: BASOCW (Bachelor of Arts in Social Work / Community Development)
Credit Hours: 3
Level: Undergraduate – Year 3/4

Course Overview

Planning for HIV/AIDS examines strategies, policies, and interventions aimed at preventing, managing, and reducing the impact of HIV/AIDS in communities. The course emphasizes evidence-based planning, program design, monitoring, and evaluation. Students will explore the social, cultural, economic, and behavioral factors influencing HIV transmission and management. The course also focuses on integrating community participation, advocacy, and ethical considerations into HIV/AIDS planning and response initiatives.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Understand the epidemiology, social impact, and determinants of HIV/AIDS.

2. Design effective HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment programs.

3. Apply participatory approaches and community engagement in HIV/AIDS planning.

4. Monitor and evaluate HIV/AIDS interventions using appropriate indicators.

5. Assess policies, frameworks, and international guidelines on HIV/AIDS.

6. Promote ethical, culturally sensitive, and sustainable approaches in HIV/AIDS programming.

Key Topics Covered

• Introduction to HIV/AIDS: History, Epidemiology, and Global Impact

• Social, Cultural, and Economic Determinants of HIV/AIDS

• HIV Prevention Strategies: Behavioral, Biomedical, and Structural Interventions

• Planning and Designing HIV/AIDS Programs

• Community Mobilization and Participation in HIV/AIDS Programs

• Monitoring and Evaluation of HIV/AIDS Interventions

• Policy Frameworks: National, Regional, and Global Guidelines (UNAIDS, WHO)

• Advocacy, Communication, and Education Strategies

• Ethics and Human Rights in HIV/AIDS Programs

• Case Studies: Effective HIV/AIDS Programs and Lessons Learned

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

• Analyze the epidemiology and social dimensions of HIV/AIDS.

• Develop comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention and care programs.

• Apply participatory and ethical approaches in HIV/AIDS planning.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of HIV/AIDS interventions using measurable indicators.

• Integrate global and national policies into program planning and implementation.

Assessment Methods

• Class Participation & Discussions (10%)

• Individual Assignment / Report (15%)

• Mid-Semester Examination (20%)

• Group Project / Program Design Presentation (15%)

• Final Examination (40%)

Recommended References

• UNAIDS – Global AIDS Update

• Parker, R. & Aggleton, P. – HIV and AIDS-related Stigma and Discrimination

• WHO – HIV/AIDS Programme Guidelines

• Campbell, C. & Cornish, F. – Community Approaches to HIV/AIDS

• National HIV/AIDS Strategic Plans and Policy Documents

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