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Myth Busters HIV AIDS Game

The document provides instructions for a game called 'Myth Busters' where participants identify statements about HIV as either facts or myths. It includes 15 statements with their corresponding answers and explanations, clarifying misconceptions about HIV transmission and treatment. The game aims to educate participants on the realities of HIV and promote awareness.

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Myth Busters HIV AIDS Game

The document provides instructions for a game called 'Myth Busters' where participants identify statements about HIV as either facts or myths. It includes 15 statements with their corresponding answers and explanations, clarifying misconceptions about HIV transmission and treatment. The game aims to educate participants on the realities of HIV and promote awareness.

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MYTH

BUSTERS
GAME INSTRUCTIONS
• 1. Divide participants into small groups (3–5
members).
• 2. Read or display each statement below.
• 3. Each group decides whether it is a FACT or a
MYTH.
• 4. Reveal and explain the correct answer after each
round.
• 5. Optional: Give 1 point for each correct answer.
HIV can be spread by sharing
food.

STATEMEN Answer: Myth


T #1

Explanation: HIV is not spread


through food or casual
contact.
HIV is transmitted through
unprotected sex.

STATEMEN Answer: Fact


T #2

Explanation: Sexual contact


without protection is a main
route of HIV transmission.
STATEMENT #3

You can get HIV from mosquito


bites.

Answer: Myth

Explanation: Mosquitoes do
not transmit HIV.
People living with HIV can
live long and healthy lives.

STATEMEN Answer: Fact


T #4

Explanation: With proper


treatment, people can live
near-normal life spans.
STATEMENT #5

HIV can be cured.

Answer: Myth

Explanation: There's no cure yet,


but HIV can be managed with ART.
You can get HIV from a toilet
seat.

STATEMEN Answer: Myth


T #6

Explanation: HIV doesn’t live


on surfaces and isn’t
transmitted through toilets.
HIV is only a problem for
LGBTQ+ people.

STATEMEN Answer: Myth


T #7

Explanation: HIV can affect


anyone, regardless of
orientation or gender.
Sharing needles can
transmit HIV.

STATEMEN Answer: Fact


T #8
Explanation: HIV
spreads through contact
with infected blood.
Kissing someone with
HIV is risky.

STATEMEN Answer: Myth


T #9
Explanation: HIV is
not transmitted
through saliva or
kissing.
HIV testing is available and
confidential.

STATEMEN Answer: Fact


T #10

Explanation: Free and private


testing is available at health
centers.
STATEMENT #11

Using condoms can help prevent HIV.

Answer Fact

Explanatio Correct and consistent condom use reduces the risk of HIV
n transmission.
You can tell if someone has
HIV just by looking.

STATEMEN Answer: Myth


T #12

Explanation: Many people


with HIV look and feel
healthy.
ART is a type of treatment for
HIV.

STATEMENT
Answer: Fact
#13

Explanation: Antiretroviral
Therapy helps control the virus
and keeps people healthy.
A pregnant woman with HIV
can pass it to her baby.

STATEMEN Answer: Fact


T #14

Explanation: Yes, but with


ART, the risk is greatly
reduced.
Hugging someone with HIV is
dangerous.

STATEMEN Answer: Myth


T #15

Explanation: HIV is not


spread through hugs, touch,
or casual contact.

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