Learning in this strand is focused around understanding and identification of diseases and health problems relevant to the Solomon Islands context. Sub strands have been selected for their relevance to the Solomon Islands and include: common diseases and their management, sexually transmitted infections including HIV/ AIDS, and illicit or prescription drug use. Learners will discuss common diseases in detail, including issues of causality, transmission, symptoms as well as treatment and prevention options.
The strand has been developed to examine human rights and discrimination issues which may affect people living with specific diseases, in addition to providing an understanding of how societal pressures, values and morals impact on disease transmission and prevention.
Learners will develop an understanding of the personal and societal issues associated with substance abuse whilst also being able to identify the importance of responsible prescription and usage of drugs. Additionally learners will be experience learning opportunities to develop skills required to understand addiction and seek treatment options either personally or through referral.