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Microscopy and Germ Theory of Disease ARDS educators have been actively involved in teaching Microscope Literacy to give Aboriginal people a direct visual understanding of germs and micro-organisms that lie at the heart of many diseases. This education has proved extremely successful, with people gaining knowledge that empowers them to create their own health interventions. Some of the health issues that have been effectively explained using Microscope Literacy Programs are Scabies, HIV/AIDS, Rheumatic Fever and Strongyloides. These sessions have also been effective in explanation of general hygiene issues, through people gaining an understanding of germs and how they accumulate. Understanding germ theory is also the first step in understanding antibiotics, and thus leading to greater uptake of the full course of treatments for infectious diseases. Please contact ARDS health staff if you would like more information on microscope set-ups. The “Foundations of Health Literacy DVD” is a training resource in English, outlining the steps for microscope literacy and germ theory education, as well as discussing some of the principles behind ARDS educational methodology. Click here to purchase a copy. There have been many success stories in the teaching of Microscope Literacy. For more information on some of these stories, check these Health Stories, ARDS Sexual Health project has been delivering community education on HIV and other blood borne viruses for many years throughout Arnhem Land. This takes the form of community based face to face education as well as detailed programs on YolÅ‹u Radio. The education builds on germ theory of disease education and seeks to redress some of the misconceptions common with HIV, as well as promote healthy sexual choices both physically and culturally. To read about successful HIV education, check these Health Stories,
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