Module 24

Paediatric Advanced HIV Disease (AHD)

The goal of this module is to prepare learners to provide high-quality care to children with advanced HIV disease (AHD).

Module 24 Learning Goals

Respectfully interview a mother about her own HIV status and those of her contacts when evaluating a child whom you suspect may have perinatally acquired HIV

Identify paediatric patients with advanced HIV disease (AHD)

Evaluate and stabilize a child with AHD who presents to the hospital with severe illness

Initiate appropriate antiretroviral therapy (ART) for a child with AHD

Work as part of an interprofessional team to improve linkage and retention to care for paediatric patients with AHD

Utilize WHO guidelines to provide a package of preventative medications to paediatric patients with AHD

Complete the Module Activities

This module has pre-readings and a group activity. First, complete the pre-readings. Then, use the materials in the group activity to practice the skills from this module.

Part 1: Pre-Readings

Please read these pre-readings before completing the group activity.

World Health Organization

AHD Definition (2021) (PDF)

World Health Organization

Respiratory Distress Packet (PDF)

World Health Organization

Diarrhoea Packet (PDF)

World Health Organization

Malnutrition Packet (PDF)

Part 2: Group Activities

Use the resources below to facilitate group activities to practice the skills from the module.

Learner Guide

Guide with learning goals and activities

Open Learner Guide (PDF)