Abstract
This paper attempts to address the problem of the spread of HIV/AIDS within in Uganda through the use of a grassroots level preventive intervention aimed at high-risk individuals in geographically proximal villages and small towns. Seronegative individuals at high-risk for acquiring HIV are the target participants towards which the intervention is aimed.

Outline:
Project Overview
Summary of the Research Project: Background, Hypotheses, General Objectives, Specific Objectives, Research Design.
Training Expectations

From the Paper
"According to UNAIDS (2006) "people living with HIV, women, young people and other most-at-risk populations, such as sex workers, men who have sex with men, drug users and prisoners, should play a major role in the setting of national targets" (p. 9). This is an unambiguous call for aggressive stances to be taken in the fight to quell the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Uganda and other afflicted countries. Furthermore, one must take a pragmatic approach to the problem in question, as resources such as drugs are not always affordable, if not consistently available. This would entail implementing cost-effective measures such as primary prevention that was specific in targeting reservoirs and "vectors" for the transmission of disease.
In particular, inconsistent behavioral responses to HIV/AIDS are particularly notorious for impeding the progress of HIV/AIDS prevention. "

Tags:epidemic, high-risk, sex, public, health

Abstract
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

From the Paper
"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."

Tags:brazil, un, partnership, ngo, education

Abstract
This paper stresses that stopping the spread of HIV/AIDS has to be made integral to any development endeavor aimed at improving the lives and well-being of citizens of the world. The author points out that the United Nations acknowledges that good governance has to be integrated into the creation and management of institutions, processes and programs aimed at beating the targets set forth in the "Millennium Declaration of 2000". The paper reviews and analyzes the present and future scenario of HIV/AIDS prevention and mitigation in the Philippines and identifies some elements of intervention needed to operationalize a strategy for good governance. The author underscores that the HIV/AIDS program of Zamboanga city is built around improved capacities for public administration and civil service, decentralization in delivery of services, transparency and accountability, expanded role of civil-society, and the centrality of participation grounded on the rule of law and human rights.

Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Conceptual Framework
Related Literature
Pro-Poor Policy Framework
Public Administration and Civil Services
Decentralization and Delivery of Services
Accountability and Transparency Situations and Context of HIV/AIDS in the Philippines
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Socio-Economic Impact of HIV Aids
Participatory Approach
Cultural and Moral Dimensions
Grounding Development
Mobilizing the Cultural Resources
Key Lessons in Good Governance from the United Nations
Case in Point: Zamboanga City HIV/AIDS Program
Public-Civil Society Partnership
Organization and Management
Community-Oriented/ Community Based
Innovative Optimized Use of Infrastructure Support
Livelihood Assistance
Financial Resources
Lessons from HIV/Program Implementation
Conclusion

From the Paper
"According to the United Nations, a critical requisite for achieving the MDG's is a conducive and coherent policy framework. This involves first, the contextualization of the goals by each country, and down to identifying sectoral concerns and on to effective local responses. Responses and interventions to HIVAIDS entails a national policy framework that provides for effective decentralization of action and one that effectively coordinate implementation and resource mobilization as well as achieve a critical mass of support from the public in a much cost effective way. The policy framework to be pro-poor means, that it recognizes the social and economic implications of HIV/AIDS and seeks to integrate social and economic interventions to mitigate the spread of the infection and disease."

Tags:contextualization national decentralization, policy framework, human rights

Abstract
The paper examines the many factors attributing to the increase in spread of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Pakistan. The paper then analyzes the past strategies and the current practices of the government of Pakistan and of other national and international agencies in preventing and educating the people. The paper provides recommendations about what more should be done to educate people about the disease and establish preventive measures. The paper includes surveys and their results in graphs.

Outline:
Abstract
Discussion
Findings
Conclusion
Recommendations

From the Paper
"We shall begin our paper by defining the basic differences between HIV and AIDS, for most of the people in the markets (Market Survey) and the students at LUMS (LUMS Survey) didn't know the distinction. HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus; a virus that when enters a human body attacks the immune system and decreases a person's tendency to withstand and fight any disease. AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome; if an HIV positive person contracts any disease his status is said to be that AIDS. HIV is a virus and AIDS is disease occurring as a result of a weakened immune system caused by HIV infection.. However, HIV may or may not lead to AIDS."

Tags:literacy, education, stigma, infection, injections, blood, transfusions, screenings, corruption

Abstract
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.

From the Paper
"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."

Tags:africa, hiv, aids

Abstract
This paper explores the etiology of HIV/AIDS infections among African-American women, the impact of HIV/AIDS upon the African-American woman, and the theoretical issues proposed through risk and resiliency to these points of discussion. Risk issues include reasons of infection and the social and personal costs associated with coping with HIV/AIDS in the self and others.

From the Paper
"HIV/AIDS is a problem for all Americans, regardless of race, age, or gender, but some demographics suffer the impact of these diseases more than others (Miller et al, 2004). African-American women bear a statistically disproportionate rate of increase than any other group, even when it is taken into consideration that "the overwhelming majority of AIDS cases have always been, and continue to be, among adolescent and adult men who became infected with HIV through male-to-male sexual contact" (Social Work Speaks). In African-American women, however, the overall infection rate for HIV is unprecedented in any other population; "though only 13% of the U.S. female population, African- Americans constitute 57% of AIDS cases and 67% of HIV infections among women" (Robinson et al, 2002; 82)."

Tags:hiv, aids, black

Abstract
The assignment was to meet the specifications of an abstract on HIV/AIDS assistance for children, but to focus on a particular group of children. In this case the focus is on African Children with HIV/AIDS. The paper describes the scope of the problem. Suggestions are then provided for assisting these children from a medical, psychological and economic basis.

From the Paper
Helping Children With HIV/AIDS In Africa Sub-Saharan Africa has been more heavily impacted by HIV/AIDs than any other region of the world. In 2007 alone approximately 22 million Africans were living with HIV. AIDS claimed 1.7 million African lives that same year (AVERT, HIV and AIDS in Africa, 2009). HIV/AIDS has left 12.3 million African children orphaned, a number expected to reach 25 million by 2010. There are currently 1.9 million children living with HIV/AID. That number is expected to rise as well, as up to 46% of the pregnant women in Africa are infected (Firelight Foundation, 2009).

Tags:hiv, aids, children

Abstract
This paper provides an assessment of the systemic factors that impact the status of African-American women who are themselves infected with HIV/AIDs or are affected by their relationship with a person who is infected with HIV/AIDs. The paper shall approach these issues though assessing the eco-systemic, cross-disciplinary, and cross-national perspectives of both the problem and the reform strategies that have been implemented to attempt to address the problem.

Tags:hiv, aids, women

Abstract
This article looks at the risks of HIV/AIDS connected with tattoos. The writer discusses the growing popularity of tattooing. In this paper, the writer examines the process of tattooing. The writer looks at the aspect of tattoos with regard to the possible risks of infectious diseases, such as HIV/AIDS and hepatitis.

From the Paper
"According to Tattooartist.com, tattooing has become one of America's fastest growing categories of retail business. There are now many tattoo studios in operation, as the once-taboo practice of body-marking continues to gain broader acceptance and popularity throughout mainstream society. As tattooing has gained in popularity in the United States and elsewhere, concerns regarding the potential for the spread of such infectious diseases as HIV AIDS and hepatitis have increased. The Centers for Disease Control CDC for example ... "

Tags:tattoos, HIV/Aids

Abstract
This paper examines how The threat of HIV/AIDS is, without much contest, one of the greatest human health crises in the modern world and how left unchecked, the virus threatens to consume much of the world's population, particularly among populations in Third World countries, which already suffer under less than adequate health care. It looks at how injection drug users (IDUs) account for an alarmingly large proportion of new cases, especially in Third World countries. It also discusses how the relationship between drug addiction and HIV/AIDS is an important one to understand, as well as the costs that the virus inflicts on societies worldwide.

Tags:hiv, aids, drugs