The End to Blogging


What I have Learned….
I can not believe that this is already the end of the semester! I feel like it has been a wild ride and a huge learning process. I have learned probably more than I ever thought I would in an online class in this one. This past week I attended the men’s panel and was really impressed. The Men’s panel was more then I expected. Each man present had a phenomenal story to tell and did not hold back one bit. I was very surprised on how they just said what was on their mind. I was very intrigued by the whole experience.
I have learned so much in the past few months and hope to keep learning in all my classes the way I did in this one. I also have a new found appreciation for HIV and people infected with it. I really enjoyed the class.

Did You Know…
That Africa has a society that offers safe transfusions. Africa is one of the countries that do not test blood. The Africa Society for Blood Transfusions has a website: http://www.afsbt.org, that can be utilized for learning and even contacting. This society has so many tools that can be used to make Africa’s blood supply safe. Join this site and make a difference to help people in Africa since blood transfusions can transmit HIV.
My Progress…

I have finished almost all my work and am working on my paper for assignment 6c. I am writing my feelings towards the blogging experience and am loving it.

DID YOU KNOW….
In Africa, HIV is passed along through blood transfusions. As of December of 2009, 250 to 500 people every day in Africa would contract the disease from transfusions. The risk is very high and patients usually know the risk but choose to take the blood anyway. Worldwide HIV contraction through transfusions is 95 %! This unbelievable statistic is true! Check out the article!

http://www.mediaglobal.org/article/2010-01-04/hiv-transmission-via-transfusions-in-africa-remains-high

What I have Learned….
This week I have learned that HIV patients have to take a lot of pills. I feel that that amount of pills is stressful. As I did the assignment and finished it up to turn it in on Friday, I was just stressed. That amount of pills messes up your day. I did the first one and all my pills really only had to be taken in the morning and night but it was still hard to stomach 18 pills. I really learned a lot in the project and have so much respect for HIV patients.
My Progress…..
This week I am waiting for the quiz to open and trying to complete some extra credit assignments. I can not believe that we are almost through with the semester which means my wedding is coming up! So I look forward to learning more and for the semester to be finished.