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."
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 ... "
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.
Abstract This current research project assessed the factors that predispose African-American women to contract HIV/AIDS in four small papers and one large research paper of 15 pages. It is evident that these factors are not specifically relegated to areas of health care and that the inter-connectivity of economic, social, and political factors in addition to health care factors reduced the likelihood of developing and implementing a single health care strategy that comprehensively reduces HIV transmission and suppresses health care issues resulting from AIDS among the target population.
From the Paper "The current research project has allowed me to explore several areas within my personal and academic interests. The thrust of the research effort was on the target population and I subsequently learned a significant amount concerning the factors that predispose African-American women to contract HIV/AIDS. It is evident that these factors are not specifically relegated to areas of health care; the Interconnectivity of economic, social, and political factors in addition to health care factors reduced the likelihood of developing and implementing a single health care strategy that comprehensively reduces HIV transmission and suppresses health care issues resulting from AIDS among the target population. Additionally, public policy that effectively blends these many diverse factors is likely to be multi-disciplinary in its creation and implementation. "
Abstract This paper examines the impact of stigma on attitudes about HIV/AIDS. The author points out relating cultural norms and customs and treatment. The paper explores public health policies in various societies worldwide.
From the Paper "HIV is both a medical and societal problem. HIV attacks and breaks down the body's immune system weakening or destroying protection against illness often life-threatening. AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) occurs if people with HIV develop a badly damaged immune system or one of the serious infections connected with HIV. According to the United Nations, an estimated ...million people are living with HIV and two million are children. Three million people died of AIDS in with more than five million infected with the disabling disease. Clinton ..."
Abstract This paper discusses a reform process that effectively targets HIV/AIDS detection. The paper explores the state assembly process in New York with the intention of isolating a reform strategy that will be effective at the macro and micro levels. The paper focuses on the legislative processes and what needs to be understood even before the reform processes are implemented.
From the Paper "Creative Writing in Social Work: A Proposal for Micro and Macro Development Funding Issues for HIV/AIDS in New York Part I. Introduction and Statement of Problem HIV/AIDS affects an unknown number of individuals within New York State. Health Commissioner Antonia C. Novello indicates that "many people with HIV still do not know their HIV status and many people are still receiving their HIV diagnosis when they have already advanced to AIDS" (Novello, 2005; 1). This creates a scenario in which HIV/AIDS planning as an aspect of community health care is impeded; HIV can be treated and maintained in a remission state if diagnosed at an early stage in its process. However, if not diagnosed or left untreated, HIV will evolve into AIDS, which in turn not only reduces the likelihood of the patient's survival but also is high-cost and resource-intensive for the health care community."
Abstract This paper reviews three articles on HIV/AIDS, all dealing with the challenge of delivering effective services to HIV/AIDS clients in a wide variety of settings. The articles focus on correctional drug treatment programs, inmates in correctional settings, and job satisfaction of those working in community-based HIV/AIDS organizations.
From the Paper "In spite of the progress being made by the medical community to treat HIV/ AIDS, professionals and policy makers continue to face the formidable challenge of delivering effective services to HIV/AIDS clients in a wide variety of settings. This literature review..."
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)."
Abstract This paper describes how traditional Chinese medicine can be used to help those with HIV/AIDS. The paper begins by comparing the methods of medicine in the Chinese tradition vs. the Western tradition. Next the paper provides a brief explanation of HIV/AIDS. The paper then cites various Chinese herbs that are used to treat HIV/AIDS. The paper concludes with a comparison of the cost effectiveness of Chinese medicine versus Western medicine.
Abstract This paper examines the incidence of HIV/AIDS in Lubbock Texas. The paper analyzes the significance of HIV/AIDS in Lubbock by focusing on the demographics of the high risk population, as well as the cultural concerns that affect this population. The paper provides statistical information on the instances of HIV/AIDS in Lubbock and compares those findings with national figures.
From the Paper "Lubbock, Texas is located in a southern area of the state known as the "panhandle" of Texas. Compared to national figures the total population of the area is small, with a variety of cultural presences in the area; yet, it is racially predominantly white. The number of HIV/AIDS cases in the area, however, is significant to the population because the disease is currently affecting a large segment of the people, with most of the reported cases being evidenced within the African American culture that comprises only 8% of the total citizenry ("Population", 2003). This rise in the number of African Americans with HIV/AIDS in Lubbock, however, is related to a segment of the population that is poor, involved in drug use, and without significant health or knowledge to combat or prevent the disease from spreading."
Abstract In this article, the writer provides a brief discussion of the natural history of HIV/AIDS and looks at current principles of treatment. The paper discusses the two pre-dominant strains - HIV-1 and HIV-2 - separately, delving into the different genomic origins of each and how each strain possibly crossed the species barrier. The writer maintains that in spite of the best efforts to determine HIV's definite origins and source, speculation still abounds.
From the Paper "Up to the present, scientific experts from diverse biological science backgrounds have yet to establish the origins of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Efforts to comprehend how the originally zoonotic infection crossed the species barrier have been at best speculative. Present understanding of the origins of HIV, through phylogenetic analysis, implicates a simian origin: the globally pandemic HIV-1 related to the Simian Immunodeficiency Virus infecting chimpanzees (SIVCPZ) and the strain dominant in West Africa, HIV-2, related to SIV infecting sooty mangabeys (SIVSM). The complete understanding of the probable SIV progenitors of the present human strains of HIV is key to arriving at new ways to treat and, more desirably, prevent HIV/AIDS."
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.
Abstract This paper describes HIV/AIDS as a communicable disease and explains its significance in Lubbock, Texas. The paper examines the incidence and prevalence in Lubbock compared to the national statistics. The paper also identifies the demographics of the high-risk population in Lubbock and they city's cultural values. The paper concludes with a discussion of the reporting, surveillance and outbreak procedures, especially as they pertain to the role of the public health nurse.
From the Paper "AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is a communicable disease characterized by progressive destruction of the body's immune system, resulting from infection by HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) that is..."
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Abstract This paper looks at the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in the African-American and Latino communities. It particularly looks at women in those communities who suffer the most from the lack of services
provided for them. The writer offers statistics in this regard.
From the Paper "HIV AIDS is more prevalent in African-Americans and Hispanics. People of color in the United States are disproportionately affected by HIV AIDS in part because healthcare providers and educators do not understand the cultural values of these groups and do not provide them with adequate services related to HIV AIDS."
Abstract This paper looks at the causes and describes the symptoms of most common STDs, including HIV/AIDS, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, Genital HPV, Genital Herpes, and Chancroid.
From the Paper "This paper will look at the history of sexually transmitted disease sand HIV AIDS and their symptoms. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) affect men and women of all socioeconomic levels and backgrounds. Despite the progress that has been made in the United States on prevention of STDs over the past four decades, the U S has the highest rate of STDs in the industrialized world. An estimated million new cases of STDs are reported each year in the U.S. This is because..."
