Republic Act No. 8504: HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Policies
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What is the title of the Act?

  • The National AIDS Council Establishment Act
  • The Republic Act for HIV/AIDS Monitoring System
  • The Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998 (correct)
  • The HIV/AIDS Information and Educational Program Act

What is AIDS recognized as?

  • A disease that affects only certain regions
  • A treatable disease
  • A disease with no known cure (correct)
  • A disease caused by political boundaries

What action does the gravity of the AIDS threat demand according to the text?

  • Individual efforts only
  • No action required
  • International cooperation
  • Strong state action (correct)

What does the State aim to promote according to the text?

<p>Public awareness about causes, transmission, prevention, and control of HIV/AIDS (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the nationwide educational and information campaign mentioned in the text?

<p>Causes, modes of transmission, consequences, means of prevention and control of HIV/AIDS (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the content of the Act based on the text?

<p>Policies and measures for the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Act propose in relation to compulsory HIV testing?

<p>It shall be considered unlawful under all circumstances (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Act, what right is guaranteed for individuals with HIV?

<p>Right to anonymity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the State required to promote in practices and procedures that carry the risk of HIV transmission?

<p>Universal precautions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered inimical to individual and national interest according to the Act?

<p>Discrimination against individuals with HIV/AIDS (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Act propose in relation to poverty, gender inequality, and drug abuse?

<p>They should be eradicated to prevent the spread of HIV infection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Act, what role should affected individuals play in propagating information about HIV/AIDS?

<p>They should be utilized to warn the public about the disease (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'Anonymous Testing' according to the Act?

<p>Testing conducted without revealing the true identity of the individual being tested (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Contact tracing' refer to according to the Act?

<p>Tracing and counseling the sexual partner(s) of a person diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)' as per the Act?

<p>'Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)' refers to a virus which causes AIDS (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'HIV/AIDS Monitoring' as per the Act?

<p>'HIV/AIDS Monitoring' is not defined in the Act (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the Act?

<p>The Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the comprehensive nationwide educational and information campaign mentioned in the text?

<p>Promotion of public awareness about HIV/AIDS (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Contact tracing' refer to according to the Act?

<p>Tracing the spread of HIV/AIDS within communities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'Anonymous Testing' according to the Act?

<p>Conducting tests without informing the individuals being tested (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Act propose in relation to compulsory HIV testing?

<p>It does not propose compulsory testing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'HIV/AIDS Monitoring' as per the Act?

<p>Monitoring the spread and cases of HIV/AIDS (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the comprehensive nationwide educational and information campaign mentioned in the text?

<p>Raising awareness about HIV/AIDS and promoting value formation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Act, what is the State required to promote in practices and procedures that carry the risk of HIV transmission?

<p>Universal precautions and utmost safety (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Compulsory HIV Testing' refer to according to the Act?

<p>Testing imposed upon a person without consent or through physical force (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the Act?

<p>Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Act (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Act propose in relation to poverty, gender inequality, prostitution, and drug abuse?

<p>Addressing and seeking to eradicate conditions that aggravate the spread of HIV infection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Anonymous Testing' refers to which procedure according to the Act?

<p>Testing conducted with substitute identification number or symbol to protect privacy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Contact tracing' refer to according to the Act?

<p>Tracing sexual partner(s) of a person diagnosed with sexually transmitted disease (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'HIV/AIDS Monitoring' as per the Act?

<p>Documentation and surveillance of individuals with HIV/AIDS (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Act, what role should affected individuals play in propagating information about HIV/AIDS?

<p>They should utilize their experience to warn the public about the disease. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is AIDS recognized as?

<p>A life-threatening infection caused by a combination of signs and symptoms. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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