INTRODUCTION TO HIV AND AIDS FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTES TO THE SPREAD OF HIV INFECTION AMONG THE YOUTH OF MALAWI. INTRODUCTION We have several factors that contribute to the spread of HIV to the youth of Malawi. Here in Malawi we have a lot of cultural practices‚ some of them put young people at risk to contracting HIV; such cultural practice like‚ kutchotsa fumbi‚ gwamula and hiring a fisi. Other factors can be that of cultural difference‚ economic difference‚ peer pressure and multiple
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Advantages and Disadvantages of international aids Cultural and economic advantages and disadvantages Introduction This chapter discusses the cultural and economic advantages and disadvantages for Australia that result from its Indonesian aid links. The discussed economic and cultural benefits include the long-term development of Indonesia and its region and the improvement of employment and investment opportunities for Australian businesses and of training opportunities. The discussed economic
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• Case – 2 Marks-20In 2004‚ the United Nations estimated that the previous year 5 million more people around the world hadcontracted the AIDS virus‚ 3 million had died‚ and a total of 40 million people were living with theinfection. Seventy percent‚ or about 28 million of these‚ lived in sub – Saharan Africa‚ where the epidemicwas at its worst. Sub – Saharan Africa consists of the 48 countries and 643 million people who residesouth of the Saharan desert. In 16 of these countries‚ 10 percent are
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In Africa‚ AIDS Has a Woman’s Face The article In Africa‚ AIDS Has a Woman’s Face is about how women in rural Africa play a big role in the all around living of their families and how AIDS and H.I.V. is affecting it. What would be the outcome of Africa’s future if woman were no longer able to carry the same duties because of the AIDS epidemic? One of the main things is that woman in Africa are the back bone to the families and communities in general. Women are the ones that make all the decision
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First Aid is the immediate response to a casualty that is sick or injured. The main task of the rescuer who administering first aid is to try to prevent injury or a worsening of existing diseases or injuries. The responsibilities of a pediatric first aider: make sure that every situation in which you act is sure: for you‚ the victim and for the people around (very important if you work with children as they are very curious and tend to approach the patient) provide care to a child who has
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INTRODUCTION First aid is the immediate assistance or treatment given to someone injured or suddenly taken ill before the arrival of an ambulance‚ doctor‚ or other appropriate qualified persons. It is a skill‚ based on knowledge‚ training and experience. First aid training is important as it is relevant at home‚ work place or industries and any other place. The term “FIRST AIDER” is usually applied to someone who has completed a theoretical and practical instruction course‚ and passed a professionally
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Ten Health and Safety Courses Available to the General Public 1. CPR/First Aid/AED Training by American Red Cross Description: Course on providing immediate care in medical‚ breathing‚ or cardiac emergencies until advanced personnel arrive. Focus on common emergencies such as burns‚ cuts‚ and head/neck/back injuries‚ as well as and breathing emergencies and adults (pediatric also available) and how to respond in each unique situation. Course length is 2-5 hours and certification is valid for two
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Part One # - Assessment Task: PEFAP 001 Paediatric Emergency First Aid (1.1) Identified the responsibilities a of a paediatric first aider. The responsibilities of a paediatric first aider is to make sure that every person you attend to you have to make sure that you have comforted the individual‚ making sure that they are as calm as possible. This is to ensure that you can treat that individual as best as you can‚ it is important to act quickly and efficiently as possible. (1
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HIV During Pregnancy - Why You Should Test For HIV And What You Need To Know By Martine O’Callaghan Oct 2‚ 2012 HIV‚ human immunodeficiency virus‚ is the retrovirus which causes AIDS‚ acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. AIDS destroys the immune system - a complex set of glands‚ organs and tissues that help protect against and fight off diseases. HIV is blood borne and it can only be transmitted via bodily fluids such as blood‚ semen and vaginal mucus. It is‚ therefore‚ sexually transmitted but can
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first aid kit is a collection of supplies and equipment for use in giving first aid.[1] First aid kits may be made up of different contents depending on who has assembled the kit and for what purpose. It may also vary by region due to varying advice or legislation between governments or organisations. |Contents | | [hide] | |1 Format
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