Negative Effects Of Hiv Related Social Services

Education of HIV/AIDS is very important to help prevent from becoming infected with this deadly disease. There are many factors that are being looked at that may be associated with the affect of the transmission of HIV such as, gender relationships, social exclusion and poverty, etc. These issues happen every day and health care providers must help those infected with HIV/AIDS to start treatment right away (Mayo Group, 2010). A national health policy must formulate different guidelines what will enable the policy to help the government govern the public. This stage is really important to help bring health care policies together.

The infection rates of HIV in women ages 15-24 is approximately twice as high as men in the same age group. Access to sexual and reproductive health services in Africa is restricted by the gender inequality, stigma and discrimination in the face of high HIV/AIDS prevalence. The study is limited to 2 cities, Uyo and Calabar; major centers of HIV/AIDS response. Interviews reveal that large numbers of people, especially from rural regions, are improperly informed and unaware of the nature of HIV/AIDS. An outreach program displayed HIV prevention messages, but the signs were in English. Access to ART can be difficult. Poorer women cannot afford repeat visits to clinics. Societal issues are present; HIV/AIDS stigma is widespread and families will outcast individuals, denying them of any support. The study also showed a declining confidence in ART as a form of treatment. Respondents reported cases of those on HIV/AIDS treatment who developed further infections. The article displays the need for better education and programs to help people access treatment for

Even though HIV has impacted the developed world, it has specifically targeted our impoverished communities and has decreased life expectancy in these areas to be an average of 20 years old. In addition, this chapter presents critical historical information and statistics to identify the origins of these diseases and the genuine numbers associated with it. This paper will explore HIV and AIDS as a disease. The first chapter will discuss the history associated with HIV and AIDS. The second chapter will explain the process of HIV and AIDS which includes the stages, symptoms and contraction. The third chapter explains the misconceptions and stereotypes of HIV and AIDS. The fourth chapter explores women and children with HIV and AIDS. Finally, the fifth chapter discusses the medical interventions and future at risk

HIV prevention in socioeconomic disadvantaged discourse communities struck my interest. Personally I believe that healthcare is not a luxury or a

HIV is a worldwide health issue. It is a major problem in the Caribbean, especially on the island of Haiti. Haiti has the highest rate of the disease in this region, with a 1.9% rate in people aged 15 to 49. It is spread in Haiti primarily through heterosexual contact, with mother to offspring transmission following in second. A number of studies on the disease have been conducted in the last decade and a number of programs have been approved to decrease the number of infections, and help those with the disease manage the symptoms. Some individuals agree that HIV is a very serious issue that Haiti has to deal with, but disagree with the amount of funding that is spent on these programs, while others think that there is still much to do, and that more should be spent on these diseased individuals in aid.

Since the discovery of AIDs it has been recognized as a global epidemic within the United States. Although there are a number of ways AIDs can be contracted, most people see AIDS as a “Gay Disease”. This can cause a problem among those in a romantic relationship where one person is HIV- positive. For those affected there can be both psychological and social consequences. For instance, John struggled to redefine himself after learning about his illness (p. 243). Research shows that “Infected persons may be confronted with having to reexamine their sexual identity and the behavioral choices they have made in support of that identity” (Bezuidenhoud et al., n.d., p. 19). Associating the behaviors of HIV/AIDs based on how society feel would be

HIV/AIDS is becoming a huge complication around the world. More and more countries that are not commonly known to have an issue with AIDS/HIV are developing epidemics. It is common knowledge that South Africa struggles with an HIV/AIDS epidemic, but a lesser known country affected would be Russia. The epidemic spread in Russia because of drug users, prostitutes, and cultural shame. It spread in South Africa because of African men’s refusal to use condoms and polygamous relationships. There are many misconceptions concerning how each country has dealt with HIV/AIDS. Superficially, it may seem that Russia handled AIDS/HIV better politically than South Africa, mainly because of NGOs and other forces outside of the government, but it is clear through the prevention and treatment programs launched by each country that the South African government handled the situation much better because of the government’s open-mindedness and the detailed plan the country launched that was based on human rights, gender equality, and prevention.

HIV/AIDS has no cure, it is contagious, it is deadly. In Africa millions of citizens are dying every day (HIV and AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. 2015). Seven out every ten-people died in 2008 from HIV/AIDS (HIV and AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. (2015, May 01). Over two-thirds of Adults in Sub-Saharan are living with HIV. The key affected populations in sub-Saharn Africa are young females, children, sex workers, and many others (HIV and AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. (2015, May 01). These populations often do not have the recourses to be able to afford any type of medications. There are advocates to help African regions such as UNAIDS, AVAC and many other organizations. As far the help from government

By the 1990s, the epidemic of HIV and AIDS was sweeping across Africa and other underdeveloped countries. By this period, the virus has taken hundreds of thousands of lives of adults and also small children. By the year of 1994, approximately for a decade

AIDS is a relatively new disease that emerged in the 20th century. It has spread to all parts of the world and claims millions of lives each year. One of the countries that has been impacted the most is South Africa. There are 6.1 million people living with HIV and around 370 000 new cases a year, according to the UNAIDS "Global report" from 2013. Though major cities like Jonesburg are vastly developed, much of the country still remains rural, which aids in the spread of the disease. The country has the largest retroviral program in the world but 240 000 people are dying of AIDS related disease each year1. Understanding the social construction and causation of the disease is vital for devising a plan to help combat the spread of HIV in South Africa. The virus has no regards of social status or race. Usually the ones who suffer the most are the poor and the minorities. The poor living conditions, lack of sanitation , sexual habits of the population and the ineffective government efforts up to 1994 exacerbated the problem.

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HIV/AIDS is a devastating disease that has predominated in Africa due to the long incubation period of the virus, poverty, sexual promiscuousness, urbanization, trading routes, lack of knowledge, medical advances (use of needles, blood transfusion), and gender inequalities. Although the government denied the existence of HIV/ AIDS for many years, they have begun working towards various solutions such as the ABC (Abstinence, Be faithful, and Condom use) method and United States initiatives like PEPFAR (President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief). However, there is still more work to be done. Healthcare policies should further HIV prevention interventions, such as providing more access to testing, encouraging behavioral changes (e.g. condom use), and establishing programs that reach and empower women within a patriarchal society. Strengthening the African health system will ultimately reside in strong national leadership and governance in resource-limited settings to improve access and health outcomes for HIV/AIDS patients.

The following paper analyzes a description of a communicable disease Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), its symptoms, mode of transmission, demographic and health statistics. It also summarizes the role of the community health nurse in response to the disease as well as, identifying a national agency or an organization that tries to address the issue of HIV as they give ways of resolving or reducing its impact in the economy.

The emergence of HIV and AIDs in the early 1980s has led to untold public health, socio-economic and demographic challenges. Describe the impact of HIV/AIDs on individuals, family and the community under the following headings

As a global epidemic, HIV has created several challenges for doctors and health care facilities since it represents an overwhelming public health crisis. While there are various factors that contribute to its spread, initiatives to combat the virus are usually influenced by the availability of human and financial resources. In the past few years, several measures have been undertaken to help curb the spread of the virus and its effects on patients. These initiatives are primarily divided into two categories i.e. provision of care to patients and treatment of the virus. One of the major ways in which HIV patients are provided with care is through policy and programming that is centered on HIV and AIDS-related care (Ogden, Esim & Grown, 2006, p.333). Generally, caring for a patient with HIV needs significant time and resources, which has contributed to the shift of clinical care to the home and community.