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AIDS-Related Stigma and Social Interaction: Puerto Ricans
Living With HIV/AIDS
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People
living with HIV/AIDS are stigmatized. Although personal and
social consequences of this stigmatization have been
documented, research regarding its impact on social
interactions is scarce. Latinos, and Puerto Ricans in
particular, have voiced concern regarding AIDS stigma. The
authors investigated the key role of social interaction in
the process of stigmatization through in-depth,
semistructured interviews in a sample of 30 Puerto Ricans
living with HIV/AIDS. Participants reported instances in
which AIDS stigma negatively influenced social interactions
with family, friends, sexual partners, coworkers, and health
professionals. Some of the consequences they described were
loss of social support, persecution, isolation, job loss,
and problems accessing health services. Findings support the
need for interventions to address AIDS stigma and its
consequences. |
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Education and HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean (Large
file-please allow extra time for download) |
This book
is addressed to those who are concerned about the interaction
between the HIV/AIDS epidemic and the education sector in
Caribbean countries. One of its recurrent themes is that
education’s response to the epidemic will depend heavily on
the combined efforts of a wide range of partners. |
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HIV/AIDS in
Latin America and the Caribbean |
The objective of the study is to examine the current
HIV/AIDS situation in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)
with specific reference to the country, regional and thematic
priorities identified by the team. It is also to make
recommendations for programming, advocacy, staff training,
fundraising and capacity building as part of the LACGD's
regional policy and strategy review. It was agreed that this
document would comprise the HIV/AIDS component of the LACGD's
process of reflection on regional priorities and strategies,
ongoing concurrently. |
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HIV/AIDS Legal, Ethical and Human Rights Issues in Jamaica |
Under the
terms of reference we have in this section examined several
pieces of legislation with a view to identifying the laws that
directly or indirectly have a bearing in the legal, ethical
and human rights issues associated with HIV/AIDS and to
thereafter review these with a view to recommending
amendments, if necessary, to facilitate rather than hinder
prevention efforts and to promote and facilitate care and
support for HIV/AIDS persons. |
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HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care-Cuba’s Experience |
Since the mid-eighties, the fight against HIV/AIDS has
gradually mobilized governments, international agencies and
non-governmental organizations. However, it became
evident that despite massive action to inform the public about
the risks, behavioural changes were not occurring as expected.
The infection continued to expand rapidly and serious
questions began to emerge as to the efficiency of the efforts
undertaken in combating the illness. Experience has
demonstrated that the HIV/AIDS epidemic is a complex,
multifaceted issue that requires close cooperation and
therefore multidimensional strategies. |
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Jamaica
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The main components of this program are policy, planning
and program management, STC case management, behavior change
communication, condom promotion, surveillance, research,
laboratory strengthening, training and HIV/AIDS care,
counseling and support
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Pdf 85 kb
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Jamaica-monitoring and evaluation of the HIV/AIDS/STD |
The employment
of individuals with specific focus on behaviour change
communication, surveillance and condom promotion has
facilitated the development of these components, the
monitoring and evaluation of which are the best indicators of
the achievements |
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Legal and Ethical Sub-Committee in Jamaica
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Although
this Sub-committee does not meet on a regular basis the work
has continued and a document on the Legal, Ethical and Human
Rights Issues of HIV / AIDS in Jamaica was presented to the
National AIDS Committee in December 2001. This was the result
of a review done by consultants McNeil and MacFarlene on the
gaps in legislation / policies in Jamaica as it relates to HIV
/ AIDS and related issues. |
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Pregnancy in Perinatally HIV-Infected Adolescents and Young
Adults -- Puerto Rico, 2002 |
The number of perinatally HIV-infected females in the United
States who are becoming both sexually active and pregnant is
increasing. During August 1998-May 2002, a total of 10
pregnancies were identified among eight perinatally HIV-infected
adolescents and young adults in Puerto Rico; in April 2002, the
Puerto Rico Department of Health (PRDOH) asked CDC to assist in
assessing such pregnancies. This report describes these
pregnancies and discusses factors associated with sexual
activity and pregnancy. |
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Prevention of Mother to Child
HIV
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Due to lack of adequate human and financial resources, and
to other constrains, some communication initiatives, including
the ones employed in the response to HIV/AIDS, are still too
often developed without a proper strategic planning
methodology
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Response of religious groups to HIV/AIDS as a sexually
transmitted infection in Trinidad |
HIV/AIDS-related stigma and discrimination are significant
determinants of HIV transmission in the Caribbean island
nation of Trinidad and Tobago (T&T), where the adult
HIV/AIDS prevalence is 2.5%. T&T is a spiritually-aware
society and over 104 religious groups are represented. This
religious diversity creates a complex social environment for
the transmission of a sexually transmitted infection like
HIV/AIDS. Religious leaders are esteemed in T&T's society
and may use their position and frequent interactions with
the public to promote HIV/AIDS awareness, fight stigma and
discrimination, and exercise compassion for people living
with HIV/AIDS (PWHA). Some religious groups have initiated
HIV/AIDS education programs within their membership, but
previous studies suggest that HIV/AIDS remains a stigmatized
infection in many religious organizations. The present study
investigates how the perception of HIV/AIDS as a sexually
transmitted infection impacts religious representatives'
incentives to respond to HIV/AIDS in their congregations and
communities. In correlation, the study explores how the
experiences of PWHA in religious gatherings impact healing
and coping with HIV/AIDS. |
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Scaling Up Health Systems to Respond to the Challenge of
HIV/AIDS in Latin America and the Caribbean
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The advent
of HIV/aids BRINGS A NEW CHALLENGE TO HEALTH SYSTEMS.
Prevention of and care for HIV/AIDS require a comprehensive
and integrated response involving many aspects of health
systems, including public health responsibilities,
financing, social protection in health and service
provision, |
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Stigma and AIDS in Latin
America
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In 2002, it was estimated that 1.9 million adults and
children were living with HIV/AIDS in Latin American and the
Caribbean.
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Stigma, Discrimination and HIV/AIDS in Latin America and the
Caribbean |
In 2002,
it was estimated that 1.9 million adults and children were
living with HIV/AIDS in Latin America and the Caribbean. Of
these, an estimated 1.5 million were in Latin America and
470,000 in the Caribbean. Prevalence rates at 2% are the
second fastest growing in the world. Prevalence rates in
high risk groups can reach 5%, and there is a sharp rise in
the case of women infected with HIV/AIDS. These speak to the
urgent need to give concerted attention to the HIV/AIDS
situation in all countries of the region. |
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The Impact of Structural Adjustment Programmes (SAPs) on
Health Policies Of Third World Countries With A Special focus
on HIV/AIDs In Sub - Saharan Africa The Caribbean And India. |
Globally, the HIV pandemic has affected regional areas
differently. The rates or forms of HIV transmission are
arguably said to differ according to geography. In the more
developed socio-economic countries, HIV transmission has
occurred mainly between men who have sex with men, bisexuals
and people who use street drugs intravenously. In the lower
socio-economically-developed countries, HIV transmission is
usually through heterosexuals, with women being the most at
risk, and mother to child transmission being high. |
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U.S.
"MEXICO CITY POLICY"-ABORTION FUNDING IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES |
President Reagan created the
"Mexico City policy." It prohibits aid being given to
international family planning organizations that provided abortion
counseling, -- or provide abortions, or which advocated abortion access
-- in as little as one country. They are blacklisted and receive no
funds at all -- even for family planning counseling unrelated to
abortion elsewhere in the world. The ban was suspended by President
Clinton, reinstated by President Bush, and then partially suspended by
President Bush.
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World
Bank Accelerating the Response to HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean
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HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of death in the 15 to
44 year age group in the Caribbean. By the end of 2001, more
than a half million people in the region were infected with
the disease.
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World
Bank Approves $20 Million For HIV/AIDS Prevention And Control
In Trinidad And Tobago
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The
World Bank yesterday approved a $20 million loan aimed at
reducing HIV infections and providing treatment and care for
people infected with HIV/AIDS in Trinidad and Tobago.
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