Question

1. Explain the behaviours that may facilitate the progression of HIV to the advanced stage.

2. Examine the effects of HIV and AIDS on the living standards of the people of Ghana.

3. (a) State and explain any two (2) Ghanaian values and how they contribute to the prevention of
HIV and AIDS.
(b) Examine the impact of negative peer pressure on the behaviour of an adolescent.

Answer 1

1,

HIV is the virus which cause the sexual disease AIDS and it is considered as the most worst disease. The spread or progres of HIV occurs mainly through the sexual intercoursal. So advancement in the living standards are leads to spread of HIV. Mostly its leads to an western culture and more than one partner is become common and multiple partners are one of the major risk factor associated to progression of HIV.

2,

A person get infected by HIV become alone and disgrace from the society of Ghana. So it also affect he living standards of people in the society, As we say it is considered as worst disease the people who had restricted in the group or society and it they arked as a drewback of the society.

3,

In communities of Ghana the AIDS or HIV infection is considered as the worst disease and if one become infected it will affect by this disease bring disgrace to the family. So this leads the individuals to get away from or avoid getting infection and avoid the situations. So it will help to prevent the spread of HIV infection in the Ghana communities.

4,

Peer group influenec had a major role in the spread of HIV infection, NEgative impact of peer group such as participicate in multiple sexual partners and use of drugs will promote the risk of HIV. During the adolescent period peer group had a mojor role in decision making so negative influenec of peer group will made an impact on the behaviour and sexual practices of the adolesents.