Details of "Let's Talk About HIV and AIDS

Details of "Let's Talk About HIV and AIDS" (9-12 year old)

8 screens from the 9-12 year old program

Description of the 9-12 year old program

The 9-12 year old program titled "Let's Talk about HIV and AIDS" uses the metaphor of HIV as a "pirate." The 9-12 year old program explores prevention and disease concepts relevant for late elementary and early adolescent populations, for example, how HIV attacks the immune system and sexual contact as a mode of transmission. The interactive multimedia program contains color graphics, sounds, kid's voices, limited animation, and video. This content is particularly appropriate for using video scenarios of children offering choices in healthy decision making, for example, drug and alcohol consumption.

Overview of the 9-12 year old program

"Let's Talk About HIV and AIDS" consists of 24 screens that are clustered into four segments.

• Five components compose the first segment. These include an introduction to the program, a statement of learning objectives, the definition of HIV and AIDS, an introduction to the immune system concept, and clarification of how HIV is related to AIDS.
• The second segment illustrates the pirate, boat, and guard metaphors. It also explains the unique nature of the HIV and AIDS disease concept.
• The third segment states how you can and can not get HIV, and what you can do to keep yourself safe from HIV and AIDS.
• The fourth segment stresses the importance of personal decision making and the impact of HIV and AIDS on families and communities.
• The program closes with a personal testimony by one of the Kid's Club Kids. This is presented with a photograph of the child and the primary developer.