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Prevention to Stop AIDS in Africa, 2003.
An examination of whether prevention or treatment is the best way to stop the spread of AIDS in Africa.
2,029 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This is a research paper that looks at the problem of AIDS in Africa. It then looks into what the most effective way of helping to address AIDS in Africa would be, prevention or treatment.
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"Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) in Africa is a problem that is killing millions of Africans every year. Africa is now home to seventy percent of the adult population in the world living with AIDS. The United Nations (U.N.) has stepped in with a global fund to aid Africa in their war on AIDS. The United States has pledged a major contribution of two hundred million dollars to the fund. There is currently a controversy of what the most effective way to help Africa would be. Prevention through education is clearly the most effective choice in combating AIDS in Africa."
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The US and AIDS in Africa, 2008.
This paper explores the United States' involvement in preventing and reducing the AIDS epidemic in Africa.
1,458 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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The paper discusses how the involvement of the United States in pursuing treatments for the AIDS dilemma has brought about regulation and a system for stronger future growth. The paper describes how Africa has been a place where companies, governments and individuals used unique and often cruel means to abuse and mistreat the population. The paper concludes that by acting proactively and seeking ways to end the epidemic, the U.S. is making the world a better, stronger and safer place to live.
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"AIDS is on of the most ravaging diseases that Africa has known. Unlike in the United States, where a higher level of wealth and availability of treatment keep the disease largely at bay, it has been estimated that between twenty to forty fifty percent of Africans are infected with either AIDS or HIV, its precursor ("A Little Better Off"). As the world's poorest continent, Africa has little hope of getting out of this condition without outside help. In light of that, many nations have, in addition to their present humanitarian efforts, also provided help with AIDS prevention and reduction. The United States plays a large part in this effort, seeking to find ways to prevent and reduce the AIDS epidemic."
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HIV-AIDS and Africa, 2005.
An analysis of HIV/AIDS in Africa and treatment and prevention strategies that are under development.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 6 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper discusses HIV/AIDS both in general terms and in relation to the dynamic HIV/AIDS has created across the African continent. The paper examines, in depth, the cause, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of HIV/AIDS. It gives emphasis to testing, treatment, and prevention strategies currently employed and under development; primarily adjusting antiretroviral treatment strategies. Finally, it briefly examines how HIV/AIDS has changed and is changing the demographic structure across Africa and some reasons why HIV/AIDS is so prevalent in that region.
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"AIDS/HIV and Africa HIV/AIDS HIV/AIDS Overview HIV or human immunodeficiency virus is a virus in a group of viruses called retroviruses and destroys cells in the body called CD4 T-cells. CD4 T-cells are a type of a white blood cell or a lymphocyte which are part of the body's immune system. These cells are vital to protect the body against various bacteria, viruses and other forms of infecting agents (Freiberg). AIDS or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a term which covers the range of infections and illnesses resulting from a weakened auto immune system caused by HIV. This distinction is important; one can be HIV positive and not to be suffering from AIDS (Freiberg). Most often there exists a lengthy period of time, usually several years, from first being infected with HIV, and the development of infections and other AIDS related issues."
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AIDS in Africa, 2001.
This paper discusses the policy problems of fighting AIDS in Africa, highlighting the countries of Uganda and Senegal.
5,565 words (approx. 22.3 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 135.95
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This paper explains that efforts to roll back the AIDS epidemic in Africa simply have not kept pace with the epidemic itself; therefore, the "International Partnership against AIDS in Africa," made up of African governments, the United Nations, donors, and the private and community sectors, was organized to establish and maintain processes by which governments, civil society, and national and international organizations working against AIDS in Africa can work together more effectively to curtail the spread of HIV. The author details the successful Brazilian policy program, which manufactures generic AIDS medicines and distributes them for free to HIV infected patients, and reviews the possibility of adapting this program in Africa. The paper concludes that, to be successful in preventing HIV transmission, countries need to work simultaneously on many fronts, such as schools, health facilities, and the workplace, through media campaigns, and through outreach to sex workers.
Table of Contents
The Problem
The Structure of the UN's Present AIDS Program
The UN's Present AIDS Strategy in Africa
The Cure
Policy Background
Path Dependency (What Is Being Done Now)
Possible Problems for Implementation
Lesson Drawing
Lesson Variables
Uganda and AIDS
The Problem
Government Response
Implementation
Monitoring
Senegal
Government Response
Conclusion
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"The policy of drug manufacture and distribution is actually a quick fix in the Brazilian community. For two decades, NGO's (Non-Governmental Organizations) in Brazil have lobbied the government to take part in reforming the healthcare system in Brazil. NGO's are activist groups, which are largely community based and receive funding and organization from a wide variety of sources. Some NGO's are formed from international sources and many remain autonomous and independent. According to a survey done by Nelson Solano in Sao Paulo conducted of some 87 of these NGO's, about 51 were held to be autonomous, 19 to be religious based and 11 linked to sexual emancipation groups. Information about funding in the survey was lacking, however, due to the NGO's lack of eagerness to revealing their sources. NGO's have led the social movement against AIDS in Brazil and are mainly responsible for much of the progress toward treatment and a cure for AIDS in Brazil."
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The Transmission of AIDS in Africa, 2002.
Examines the spread of AIDS in Africa and explores the social, cultural and behavioral reasons why AIDS is spreading so rapidly in that region.
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 97.95
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This paper examines and analyzes AIDS in Tropical Africa. Issues covered include recent statistics relating to different countries within Africa, spatial distribution and patterns of spread, and an evaluation of the social, cultural, and behavioral reasons why AIDS is spreading so rapidly. The paper concludes with a discussion of strategies for prevention, projects to reduce the spread of AIDS, and the use of drugs in AIDS treatments in Africa.
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AIDS in Africa, 2005.
Examines the cause of the HIV/AIDS virus in Africa.
1,504 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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Not all countries in the world are fortunate to have the knowledge and medical assistance to prevent the spread of AIDS. Africa is one continent that is struggling with this devastating disease. This paper includes possible theories on how AIDS has spread all over Africa and which areas are more specifically affected. It talks about the social and cultural factors that affect and cause the spread of AIDS.
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"The most common problem with battling AIDS is often the people it targets. Among the groups for AIDS, homosexuals, IV drug users and blood transfusions patients are targeted risk groups, but are indeed not that largest. The largest area would predominantly be the heterosexual sex. The male to female ratio of persons infected with HIV is close to 15:1 in most developed countries. The ratio in Africa is 1:1 (Baldauf 1997). By having men and women equally infected with the HIV virus in sub-Saharan Africa, the virus is more likely to spread through families and especially to children."
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AIDS in Africa, 2001.
This paper discusses the AIDS epidemic in Africa.
1,520 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 9 sources, $ 50.95
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This paper explores the spreading of AIDS in Africa. It shows various studies headed by international organizations that have tried to both analyze and prevent the rapid spread of AIDS on the African continent. It points to various factors such as lack of education, absence of contraceptives, and poverty as reasons for the fast spread of HIV. It also focuses on why women are much more likely to be infected and spread the disease.
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"AIDS is a demographic disease. The most prone to the disease are women, children and the poor. The testimony to this statement is the fact that in a country like Africa the most effected by AIDS is the women and the children. This is mainly because they have to deal with the fact that society considers them a second-class citizen, they are basically the child bearers and have many stigmas attached to their actions within the society."
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AIDS in Africa, 2006.
A brief look at the enormity of the AIDS problem in Africa and what must be done about it.
1,161 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper presents an overview of the staggering devastation wrought by the AIDS epidemic in Africa and explains that the present political, economic, social and religious structure of the country is inhibiting efforts to address the disastrous situation it has created. It further suggests that the enormous scale of the problem necessitates an active and cooperative participation of the healthcare sector, the government and non-governmental organizations.
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Introduction
Africa (The Aids Crisis)
Vertical Transmission in Africa
Containing Vertical Transmission
Government Initiative
Role of NGO's
Conclusion
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"AIDS represents the single largest threat to Africa with around 64% of the world's HIV infected people living in the continent. In seven of the African nations more than 20% of the population are HIV positive. [UNAIDS] The epidemic has killed more than 25 million people and orphaned an estimated 12 million children. AIDS has devastated the already deprived African economies leaving them totally dependent on external funding for prevention programs and treatment of the infected people. Though constituting only 10% of the world's population Sub Saharan Africa accounts for 80% of AIDS related deaths in the world. The average life expectancy in sub Saharan African nations has been reduced by 40% reflecting the graveness of the epidemic. [The World Bank Group] Lets us briefly explore the AIDS epidemic in Africa and assess the immediate policy needs to contain and counter the dreadful scourge."
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Rise of AIDS in Africa, 2005.
A look at current HIV/AIDS prevention programs in South Africa and provides an analysis regarding why they are not working quickly enough.
3,684 words (approx. 14.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 102.95
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This paper investigates the effectiveness of current HIV/AIDS prevention programs currently implemented in Africa. It asks the questions about the type of prevention programs are being implemented, which types are the most effective, and what is lacking within these programs, since they are failing to stop the AIDS epidemic in Africa. In addition, this paper briefly describes economic effects of the AIDS epidemic. Causes of the rise of AIDS are provided in the introduction.
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"Fifteen years ago, there were some regions of the world that remained untouched by AIDS. Now, however, there is not a single country around the world that has escaped the AIDS epidemic (Christensen, 2000). Some of the developed nations hit by the epidemic in the 1980's have slowed the rate of new infections and lowered mortality rates (Christensen, 2000). Although many countries are changing the devestation of AIDS, no region of the world has a higher AIDS-related burden than sub-Saharan Africa. The statistics are shocking. Sixty seven percent of the 33 million people living with AIDS in 1998 were residents of one of the 34 countries of sub-Saharan Africa (Hunter, 2003 p. 29). Of all AIDS deaths since the epidemic started, eighty three percent have occurred in sub-Saharan Africa (Hunter, 2003 p. 8). In sub-Saharan nations, 1 out of 4 adults is HIV positive (Hunter, 2003 p. 11). Among children under age 15 living with HIV/AIDS, 90% live in sub-Saharan Africa (Christensen, 2000). Africans infected with HIV die much sooner after diagnosis than HIV-infected people in other parts of the world (Hunter, 2003 p. 207). Survival time after diagnosis of AIDS ranged from nine to twenty-six months (Hunter, 2003 p. 62). In Africa, the survival time of patients with AIDS ranged from five to nine months (Hunter, 2003 p. 78). The reasons that people who are infected are dieing so quickly is because of the lack of effective prevention programs, lack of government involvement, and a lack of healthcare (Meyer-Weitz and Steyn, 1992, Lejeune, 1993, Christensen, 2000, Martz, 2001, and Sewpaul, 2001). This paper examines the reasons for the spread of AIDS. It also analyzes the effectiveness of current prevention programs implemented in Africa to stop the rise of AIDS. In addition, this paper briefly touches on the economic effects of AIDS. The AIDS problem has the ability to crush the nation's work force and economy."
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AIDS in Africa: Mother to child transmission, 2006.
A discussion regarding the issue of mother to child transmission of AIDS in Africa, focusing specifically on South Africa.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 10 sources, $ 133.95
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This paper discusses how AIDS is the most virulent disease even known to affect humanity, and Africa has been particularly hard hit. This paper examines this pandemic in terms of its incidence and its epidemiological profile. The paper focuses on Africa and more specifically on sub-Saharan Africa. In addition this paper pays special attention to the interesting case of South Africa and the crucial subject of mother to child transmission.
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AIDS in Africa., 2002.
Discusses AIDS in Africa, analyzes its role in African society and how it affects the habitants that live on this large continent.
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 97.95
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A study will be made to assess what is being done about this AIDS and how it is being taken care of in the spectrum of its massive outbreaks over the years. These important topics will be covered in evaluating the current and past situations that have arisen due to this fatal disease on the African continent.
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AIDS in Africa, 2008.
This paper explores why Africa is one of the hardest hit areas in the worldwide AIDS epidemic.
2,285 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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This paper suggests that the prominence of HIV/AIDS in Africa may be explained by (1) the impoverished nature of Africa as a whole, which makes people more susceptible to infection, and (2) AIDS denialism, which makes people believe they are not at risk. The author points out that both of these factors can be connected to colonialism, which impoverished African countries and created a racist discourse of disease, and to neo-colonialism, which keeps African countries poor and is the target of AIDS denialism. The paper stresses that the only way to reduce AIDS in Africa is to deal with this legacy of colonialism and the current effects of neo-colonialism. The paper included many quotations.
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"Many researchers have argued that attempts to link HIV/AIDS
to Africa had a basis in racist philosophies. ... This argument would seem to indicate that arguments about the high prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Africa being caused by environmental conditions in Africa are part of a racist discourse. In essence it is the continuation of the argument that there is something mentally/morally deficient with African people that has transformed the entire continent into a source for disease. If the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Africa can't be explained by environmental conditions then how can this phenomenon be explained?"
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Mother to Child Transmission of AIDS in Africa, 2008.
A research proposal to look into the transmission of AIDS from mothers to their babies.
796 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 28.95
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This paper is a research proposal on the topic of mother to child transmission (MTCT) of AIDS in Africa. It includes information regarding effective ways to prevent MTCT, and highlights the sad truth that these methods are under-utilized, and that women in Africa are often powerless to protect themselves from and their unborn children from the virus.
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Background/Rationale
Objectives
Methodology
Expected Outcomes
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"In addition, AIDS in Africa is mainly heterosexually transmitted, and is more associated with poverty than with any particular sexual preference. Experts speculate that this may be partly due to the fact that poverty in Africa is all too often accompanied by untreated sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs). These STDs can lead to lesions in the genital region, and the lesions allow for easier transmission of the HIV virus. Because AIDS in Africa is about poverty, it should be addressed with social programs. And as social programs should be based on sound research, the more research that is done on this topic, the better (Barnett and Whiteside, 2002)."
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AIDS: Africa's National Disaster, 1998.
A look at the causes of AIDS and the difficulties of the African population in coping with the epidemic.
2,033 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 22 sources, $ 64.95
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This paper presents an overview of the causes of AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa and the difficulties faced by the population fighting the disease.
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?Only 10 percent of the world's population lives south of the Sahara, but the region is home to two-thirds of the world's HIV-positive people, and it has suffered more than 80 percent of all AIDS deaths."
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