Rophe Community Service - PWUD Program

01/09/2023

Check Your Status, you are in control
Test Yourself For HIV in Private using a new Oral test

Get a free Oral Self Screening test kits, Help from a p*er to take the test and more information at : Rophe Community Service - PWUD Program

01/09/2023

31/08/2023

check the comments on the ins and outs of Hepatitis B & C⬇️⬇️⬇️

29/06/2023

FEMALE (Internal) CONDOM DEMOSTRATION

DO's and Don'ts
* Do use a female (internal) condom from start to finish, every time you have va**nal s*x.
* Do read the condom package insert and check the expiration date.
* Do make sure there are no tears or defects.
* Do use lubricant to help prevent the condom from slipping and tearing.
* Do store condoms in a cool, dry place.
- (Female (Internal) condom can also be used for a**l s*x and follow the same general guidelines as those for va**nal s*x outline below.
Don't use a male (external) condom with an female (Internal) condom, as this can cause tearing.
* Don't reuse a condom
* Don't flush condoms as they may clog the toilet.

!!!!!How to insert and remove a female (Internal) condom
Check on the images below for directions

29/06/2023

MALE (External) CONDOM DEMOSTRATION

DO's And Don'ts
* Do use a condom every time you have s*x.
* Do put on a condom before having s*x.
* Do read the package and check the expiration date.
* Do make sure there are no tears or defects.
* Do store condoms in a cool, dry place.
* Do use latex or polyurethane condoms.
* Do use water-based or silicone-based lubricant to prevent breakage.

* Don't store condoms in your wallet as heat and friction can damage them.
* Don't use nonoxynol-9 (spermicide), as this can cause irritation.
* Don't use oil-based products like baby oil, lotion, petroleum jelly, or cooking oil because the will cause the condom to break
* Don't use more than one condom at a time
* Don't reuse a condom.

How to put on and take off a male (external) condom
!!!! Please check on the images for step by step directions :

29/06/2023

STARTING PrEP
* First Visit : --------------------- * HIV and Blood test screening
* Get your PrEP supply for a month

* One month visit : ------------- * HIV screening (Get your 3-month
prescription and collect your pills
every month)

* Monthly visit : ---------------- * Use your prescription to collect
your pills every month at your clinic

* Every Three months : -------- * Every 3 months, you return for an
HIV test and a new 3-month
prescription for PrEP.

PrEP is an extra prevention method for HIV negative persons who are at high risk of getting infected with HIV.
PrEP works best when taken daily and used with a condom. In the first 7 days of taking PrEP, you are not yet fully protected and need to use a condom too. After 7 days, you need to continue taking PrEP daily.

PrEP DOES : PrEP DOES NOT :
Reduce your risk of HIV * Prevent other STIs
Infection, 90%, if taken * Prevent pregnancy
daily and correctly * Protect you from HIV after
exposure, PrEP reduce your
risk before exposure

Where can I get PrEP?
PrEP is now available in all public primary health care clinics. Visit your closet local clinic if you are interested in protecting yourself using PrEP and condoms
( FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT : www.myprep.co.za )

PrEP USERS If you are currently on PrEP or considering starting PrEP, find all the information you need right here. HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS If you are a healthcare provider needing to know more about PrEP… questions, guidelines, job aids – please click here. INFORMATION FOR EVERYONE Interested in P...

29/06/2023

PrEP FACT SHEET

*TAKEN DAILY, PrEP IS AN ADDITIONAL PREVENTION OPTION FOR HIV-NEGATIVE PEOPLE
Pre ----------------- before
Exposure ---------- coming into contact with HIV
Prophylaxis-------- a medicine to prevent infection

PrEP is a new, safe, HIV prevention method for HIV-negative people to reduce the risk of becoming infected. PrEP pills need to be taken daily and help to prevent HIV. When used consistently and as prescribed, PrEP has been shown to reduce the risk of HIV infection by more than 90% among people at high risk for HIV infection.

PrEP is another option for prevention. Prevention options include:
* Condoms * PrEP
* Counselling * PEP
* Healthy Lifestyles * Treatment for STIs
* Male Medical Circumcision * ART for partners living with HIV

What is the difference between PrEp, PEP & ART?
All three contain Antiretroviral medicines in different combination for different purposes:
* PrEP is a pill that has 2 anti-HIV medicines taken daily to prevent HIV for HIV-negative people
* PEP is taken within 72hours after exposure to HIV (e.g after r**e) for 28 days to prevent HIV
* ART is a 3-medicine treatment for HIV-positive people to reduce the levels of HIV in a person's body
-----------------------------
!!! PrEP is only
for people who
are HIV-negative.
PrEP is recommended
for people at high risk
for HIV inffection.
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15/06/2023

Get on top of TB

TB is short of Tuberculosis. It is an Infectious bacterial that spreads through the air. TB is cause by a bacterium called Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.
TB most often affects the lungs. this is called pulmonary TB. but it can also affect other parts of the body.
Although it is curable and treatment is free, it is a major health problem and affects many people. TB is the leading natural cause of death in South Africa.

How TB is spread
TB is spread through the air from one infected person to another. You can get TB if you are in close contact with an infected person when they: Talk, Cough, Sneeze, Sing, Laugh or Spit
If you have been in close contact with someone who has TB, get screened for TB straight away.

TB and ART
People living with HIV are more likely to get TB and it can be very serious for people living with HIV. The good news is that being on anti-retroviral treatment (ART) makes people living with HIV less likely to get sick and die from TB.
Know your HIV status and get screened for TB if you are HIV positive and have any signs of TB.

Testing and Treatment
TB is curable and TB treatment is completely FREE. It is important to start treatment as soon as possible and to finish the treatment.
If you are tested and found to have TB, you will be give TB medicines to take. You need to stay on these medicines for at least 6 months. Drug resistant forms of TB have developed because people didn't take their medicine properly. These are called MDR- and XDX-TB and they are easier to catch and harder to treat and cure. You can get Drug resistant TB even if you have never had TB before and need 24-36 months of treatment.
Never interrupt your treatment or stop taking it, even if you feel better.

15/06/2023

Be STI aware

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are diseases passed from one person to another through unprotected s*x or contact between private parts. HIV is an STI and having another untreated STI can make you more likely to get HIV.

SEXAULLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS INCLUDE:
Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Hepatitis B, Herpes, HIV and AIDS, Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Molluscum Contagiosum (MCV), Public Lice ("Crabs"), Syphilis, Trichomoniasis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
BE STI AWARE TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS.

Signs of STIs
Many STIs may not have symptoms but some signs of STIs include:
- Sores or blisters on the private parts or in the mouth
- Pain in the lower stomach (sometimes with fever)
- Bleeding from the va**na other than a menstrual period
- Pain or Burning when you p*e
- Unusual discharge (fluid) from va**na, p***s or a**s
- Itching, swelling or pain in or around the private parts
Any of these signs means you could have an STI - get checked at your nearest clinic.

How STIs are spread
Many STIs are spread by exchanging body fluids such as blood, va**nal fluid or semen. Some can also be spread through contact with infected skin or mucous membranes like the lining of the mouth, va**na or a**s.
- STIs are spread by having va**nal, a**l or oral s*x
- A**l and rough s*x (including r**e) are the most risky because they can cause tears and bleeding
- Sharing needles or syringes for drug use, ear piercing and tattooing can also spread STIs
- Most STIs are only spread through direct s*xual contact but some STIs (Like p***c lice and scabies) can be spread just through close contact with infected person, or clothes, sheets or towels.
Avoid STI by always using a new condom or dental dam correctly every time you have va**nal, a**l or oral s*x.

Preventing STIs
The best way to prevent getting an STI is to not have s*x. But there are other ways to protect yourself:
- Use a new condom or dental dam correctly every time you have oral, a**l or va**nal s*x
- Use water-based l**e (lubricant) with condoms to stop them breaking
- Avoid s*x or close physical contact with anyone that has signs of an STI
- Get yourself and your partner checked out for STIs before you have s*x for the first time
- Do not share needles to inject drugs or have s*x with someone who has shared needles
- Avoid alcohol and drugs which can cause you to take risks with s*x
- Get the hepatitis B and HPV vaccinations
Some STIs - Like HIV and Herpes -can't be cured so prevention is very important.

Testing and Treatment
If you have signs of an STI or think you may have been exposed to an STI (even if you don't have any signs), go to your doctor or clinic right away and get tested.
Most STIs can be treated but the earlier you get treatment, the better. More serious problems can develop if you wait.
- Both Sexual partners must get treated at the same time ( or you will pass it back and forth)
- Take all of your medicine, even if you feel better
- Go back to the clinic for follow-up when you have finished treatment
- Don't have s*x again until your health care provider says you can
Treatment will make you feel better and will also stop you passing an STI on others