delighted to join you today in launching this book‚ an important tool in our ongoing efforts to demystify HIV/AIDS. The book being launched here signifies the author‟s desire to contribute meaningfully to education and information sharing materials‚ especially targeted toward the youth highlighting the dangers of irresponsible behaviour which may lead to contracting diseases such as HIV/AIDS. The production of the book‚ The Other Presence‚ and its translation into local languages‚ are thus
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Process Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is the virus that causes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome referred to as AIDS (Public Health Agency of Canada‚ 2010). Left untreated‚ HIV can damage the immune system that can lead to AIDS. When the initial diagnosis becomes established the patient has many adjustments to overcome. Feelings of shame‚ guilt‚ denial‚ depression‚ fear‚ anger and shock are the beginning of the ramifications one must face with HIV and AIDS. Other ramifications include social
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Africa. Adult education is a means to an end. It is one of the means of contributing to reduction of the Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDs) in South Africa. This paper will discuss how adult education can help empowerment women in southern African countries in reducing transmission of HIV/AIDs. The countries that will be discussed are Botswana and Lesotho. Empowering Women in South Africa to Serve as Catalysts Using Adult Education in Reducing the Transmission
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Demographic on AIDS/HIV Rhonda Speakman HCS 490 January 21‚ 2013 Jennifer Pharr Demographic on AIDS/HIV A number of people that affect our healthcare in the United States are pediatric patients‚ recurring sickness and individuals needing continuous medical care. However‚ none of the above health concerns indicated in the list includes patients with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome/ Human Immunodeficiency Virus (AIDS/HIV). AIDS/HIV has affected millions in the United States.
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Policy Process Part 1 HCS 455 06/10/13 Professor Laura Connolly The HIV/AIDS policy is provided to give people the opportunity to be able to interact in organizations‚ schools as well as with the communities when helping in fighting against HIV/AIDS. This policy is put into place to change the thinking ways of people and how they see others with this disease and those that may be at risk at getting this particular disease ("Office of National Aids Policy"‚ 2010)
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is no surprise for the US reaction… Nowhere in the world is the HIV/AIDS epidemic more widespread than the continent of Africa. For South Africa‚ political disturbance and government denial has fed an epidemic that has reached catastrophic proportions. As the numbers of infected and dead continue to rise‚ the impact on the people of South Africa and the entire world is growing. South Africa’s past is tainted with apartheid. The HIV/AIDS epidemic emerged in South African around 1982. However‚ the
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| EU Aid to South Africa | HIV/AIDS in South Africa | This research is about the current HIV/AIDS situation in South Africa‚ and the involvement of the European Union in this issue. | Ena Macic (11067365) Jozua Dam (11034505) ES4e-1D Lecturer: Dave van Ginhoven April 19‚ 2012 Executive summary The aim of this research report is to inform about the spread of HIV/AIDS; how can the EU work better with South Africa to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS? It is known that the problem is quit
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In 2006 (RED) launched a new way to help fight the spread of HIV/AIDS in Africa by partnering with major corporations like Apple and Starbucks. To date‚ (RED) has raised $200‚000‚000.00 (200 million) to help fund AIDS treatment in Africa. Without that $200 million‚ approximately 14 million people would not have received treatment‚ and most likely would not be here today. In the United States‚ most HIV/AIDS treatment is covered under insurance and does not require the raising of donations for the
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What is Post Test Club? Post Test Club is a social support group for all clients tested whether infected with HIV or not.It was established to respond to the expressed needs of the tested clients for ongoing support. Membership Values; Membership is open to all clients who have taken the HIV test irrespective of their results. The principle of anonymity and confidentiality applies for those members who so wish. Members who have tested positive or negative and are willing to ?go public? to
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PROFESSIONALS HIV/AIDS (Human immunodeficiency virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) raises challenging ethical and legal dilemmas for mental health professionals. Relevant issues pertaining to these dilemmas are examined in this article. Specifically‚ the authors review the following: professional responsibility‚ competence‚ and confidentiality. Special attention is paid to several court cases that have implications for mental health counselors working with clients who are HIV-positive. HIV (human
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