The History of HIV
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There are many inequities in this global world; should there be such gross inequities in the health of people around the world? We hear words like health gap, health care inequality and sustainability. What can be done to eliminate the health gap, health care inequities and maintain sustainability? The World Health Organization (WHO) and other organizations, private and public are working towards eliminating these disparities. Healthy People 2020 are one such goal that has achieved considerable progress in attaining sustainability in the pursuit of global health goals (Gostin et al., 2013). The health gap can be minimized through health strategies. Among them are essentials for all in this global world; clean air, water, healthy food and adequate housing with hygienic living conditions. Primary, secondary, tertiary prevention and care services should be available to all who seek health care services. The purpose of this paper is to exam a Healthy People 2020 health topic. This paper will discuss HIV; human immunodeficiency virus. This paper will assess, interpret, justify, evaluate and appraise HIV disease, its history, health statistics, preventive measures, the role of the nurse and finally an appraisal of the health programs and availability of supportive care. History of HIV Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) first came to light in 1981. There has been a long and arduous global effort on the prevention of HIV/AIDS. HIV is a virus that is spread through body fluids that affect the specific T-cells of the immune system. Without treatment HIV infection leads to AIDS and there is no cure for AIDS. HIV infection can be controlled and the importance of primary pre... ... middle of paper ... ...yPeople.gov website. (2013). http://healthypeople.gov/2020/topicsobjectives2020 Kippax, S., Stephenson, N., Parker, R. G., & Aggleton, P. (2013, August). Between individual agency and structure in HIV prevention understanding the middle ground of social practice [Journal]. American Journal of Public Health, 103 (8), 1367-1375. http://dx.doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2013.301301 Nies, M. A., & McEwen, M. (2011). Community/public health nursing: Promoting the health of populations (5th ed.). St.Louis, MO: Saunders. Richter, M. S., Mill, J., Muller, C. E., Kahwa, E., Etowa, J., Dawkins, P., & Hepburn, C. (2013, March). Nurses’ engagement in AIDS policy development [Journal]. International Nursing Review, 60 (1), 52-58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1466-7657.2012.01010.x Worldwide HIV & AIDS Statistics AVERT website. (2012). http://www.avert.org/worldwide-hiv-aids-statistics.htm
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- Explains that the prevalence of hiv is determined by the percentage of the population living with hiv. to understand how statistical data is formulated researchers and epidemiologists look at figures.
- Explains the latest global statistics compiled by the who for december 2012 are as follows: people living with hiv globally are approximately 35 million, women make up 50 million and children 3.3 million.
- Explains that the white house released the national hiv/aids strategy for the united states (nhas) in july 2010.
- Explains that the prevalence of hiv is determined by the percentage of the population living with hiv. to understand how statistical data is formulated researchers and epidemiologists look at figures.
- Explains the latest global statistics compiled by the who for december 2012 are as follows: people living with hiv globally are approximately 35 million, women make up 50 million and children 3.3 million.
- Explains that the white house released the national hiv/aids strategy for the united states (nhas) in july 2010.
- Opines that increased education, counseling and testing is needed to reduce this trend. the pennsylvania department of health in december 2012 a hiv surveillance report.
- Explains that in 2009 there were 3 reported cases of hiv and 1 reported diagnosis in 2012, which makes sense when compared to the more populated pennsylvania counties.
- Opines that hiv/aids has been a part of our society for nearly 2 decades. it has taken time for communities to acknowledge and design programs that are effective and promote safe social practices.
- Cites gostin, friedman, buse, waris, mulumba, joel, and sridhar. toward a framework convention on global health.
- Explains that there are many inequities in the health of people around the world; what can be done to eliminate these disparities and maintain sustainability?
- Explains that acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (aids) is a virus that is spread through body fluids that affect the specific t-cells of the immune system.
- Explains that the white house released the national hiv/aids strategy in 2010, which included prevention, increased access to care, and reduce hiv related disparities.
- Explains that nurses are the first line for the delivery of health care. they also play a role in the development of policy and implementation of hiv prevention strategies.
- Opines that hiv/aids has had a stigma placed on it more than any other communicable disease. the nurse's role in hiv prevention, awareness and treatment is essential as the first line in the delivery of health care.
- Cites kippax, stephenson, parker, r. g., and aggleton, p. between individual agency and structure in hiv prevention.
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