Category: AIDS

  • The Problem of Addressing HIV in Gay Populations

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    Table of Contents Ways of Addressing the Problem of HIV at the Population Level Information Necessary for Determining Appropriate Interventions Community Segments Involved in Developing the Intervention References Ways of Addressing the Problem of HIV at the Population Level Addressing the issue of high HIV rates among the gay population is not an easy matter.…

  • Epidemics of HIV in Gay Men

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    It is extremely important to understand that gay individuals, bisexuals, and other men who have sex with men are not a homogenous group; therefore, their health and behavior are shaped by a wide range of factors that include, but are not limited to, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and age. It means that in order to…

  • Factors Challenging the Development of an Effective Vaccine for HIV

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    Many individuals worldwide suffer from the incurable human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) since the vaccine to prevent and control the spread and negative impacts of the contagious virus remain futile. Developing this vaccine is one of the greatest challenges that medical practitioners and organizations worldwide have encountered for the longest time since the first case was…

  • HIV and AIDS Epidemic in Africa: Causes and Effects

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    Introduction Epidemics have always been threatening and disruptive events that jeopardize the health, well-being, and lives of populations across large territories. The outbreak of deadly diseases is particularly dangerous due to its devastating outcomes on the healthcare system, society, economy, and human safety in general. HIV/AIDS is one of the most dangerous viruses that impact…

  • Influenza, Tuberculosis, AIDS Prevention in Miami

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    Table of Contents Epidemiological and Surveillance Data Community Effects Plan of Action References Epidemiological and Surveillance Data Three population-based communicable illnesses have been chosen for analysis: influenza, tuberculosis, and AIDS. To obtain relevant and reliable epidemiological and surveillance data for Miami, Florida (zip code 33018), online resources were used; the Florida Department of Health publishes…

  • HIV/AIDS Infection among Women

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    The authors of the first study provide two main hypotheses in their research study (Baker, Rodgers, Davis, Gracely, & Bowleg, 2014). Apart from just addressing the hypotheses, they are later tested in order to determine their validity. In order to establish the first hypothesis, the researchers conducted a bivariate analysis. During the analysis, the relationship…

  • And the Band Played On During the AIDS Pandemic

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    Table of Contents And the Band Played On Gay Rights and Bathhouses Political Division During the Aids Pandemic Lack of Support and Funding References And the Band Played On The movie And the Band Played On touches on different prevalent issues during the AIDS pandemic that afflicted the world in the 1980s. It is a…

  • And the Band Played On During the AIDS Pandemic

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    Table of Contents And the Band Played On Gay Rights and Bathhouses Political Division During the Aids Pandemic Lack of Support and Funding References And the Band Played On The movie And the Band Played On touches on different prevalent issues during the AIDS pandemic that afflicted the world in the 1980s. It is a…

  • Prevention of HIV Prevalence Among Latinos

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    Introduction HIV is a severe issue that affects the worlds population regardless of numerous initiatives implemented in order to minimalize its prevalence. Within the diverse population of the USA, gender and sexual minority Latinxs [Latino population] are at particularly high risk for infection (Page at al., 2017, p. 390). Being immigrants and having non-traditional orientation,…

  • HIV/AIDS Prevalence in African-American Population

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    Table of Contents Introduction Population Health Disparity Literature Review Position Statement References Introduction Nursing has developed into a unique profession that combines medical techniques with humanitarian and leadership skills. Advocacy for vulnerable populations and social justice is a fundamental aspect that defines nursing practice. It is the ethical duty of nurses to advocate for equitable…