AIDS in Society and Healthcare

Paper Summary:

The paper discusses the prevalence of AIDS in third world countries and focuses specifically on the burden carried by women. The paper conveys the seriousness of the AIDS epidemic and asserts that the prevention of an AIDS epidemic must be a priority of doctors. The paper also contends that public education work must continue as well as efforts to help women who too often contract AIDS. The paper further points out, that although preventing AIDS is a pragmatic approach, some thought must be given to millions who are infected in the present, often through no fault of their own.

Outline:
Introduction
The Third World Scenario
The Burden Carried By Women
Reflection
Concluding Remarks

From the Paper:

"AIDS is family disease, in terms of its burden placed on the kin of the patient and in the aftermath of an AIDS death. The AIDS epidemic has burdened healthcare systems that must cope with many cases, particularly in developing countries in sub-Saharan Africa and beyond that are least able to manage what can be a costly disease. In 2005, more than 25 million persons had died of AIDS and an estimated 39 million persons were HIV positive, in treatment, awaiting degenerative changes. (Ashford:2007:1) Other UN agency estimates refer to 40 million HIV positive persons, globally, showing a consistent aspect of Epidemiology in figures that must be estimated by actuarial means though approaches based on such figures must be hoped to suit what materializes in one area or another. AIDS is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide in repercussions stressed by Kristofferson in changing of whole societies and human security. (2000:1) "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Ashford, L.S. (2007). How HIV and AIDS affect Populations. Washington: Population Reference Bureau.
• Kristofferson, U. (2000). HIV/AIDS as a Human Security Issue - a Gender Perspective. (Paper). Exert Group Meeting on the HIV-AIDs Pandemic and its Gender Implications. Windhoek, Namibia. November 13-17. Stockholm: UN Program on HIV-AIDS.
• Lampery, P.R., J.L. Johnson and M. Khan. (2006). The Global Challenge of HIV and AIDS. Population Bulletin. 61: 8-9.
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• Sixteenth International Aids Conference. (2006) Official Press Release: Call to Deliver on Universal Access to Proven Prevention Strategies, HIV Care and Treatment. Toronto. August 13-16. (Resolution of August 16, 2006).

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