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Book Synopsis Personal Knowledge and Attitudes Towards AIDS and People with AIDS by : Mary Virene Harvell
Download or read book Personal Knowledge and Attitudes Towards AIDS and People with AIDS written by Mary Virene Harvell and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis A Study of how Personal Knowledge of HIV/AIDS Influences the Sexual Attitudes of Young People by : Richard L. Champion
Download or read book A Study of how Personal Knowledge of HIV/AIDS Influences the Sexual Attitudes of Young People written by Richard L. Champion and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Exploration of Graduate Social Work Students' Knowledge and Attitudes Towards People Living with HIV/AIDS by : Christina Marie Handal
Download or read book Exploration of Graduate Social Work Students' Knowledge and Attitudes Towards People Living with HIV/AIDS written by Christina Marie Handal and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study utilized a quantitative, cross-sectional, survey design to explore the knowledge and attitudes, including stereotypes, held by graduate social work students towards People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). It specifically studied the relationship between the following two identified areas: (1) knowledge about the HIV virus, epidemic, and best-practices in working with PLWHA; and (2) personal biases towards those commonly infected. A nonprobability, purposive sample of 72 MSW II graduate students constituted the respondents of this study. Study findings indicate that respondents who were least comfortable providing HIV services endorsed higher levels of blaming PLWHA for contracting their disease, higher levels of personal bias towards HIV-positive pregnant women or parents, and AIDS phobia. Respondents who indicated that they were most comfortable providing HIV services, also expressed that they have attained a greater amount of information regarding HIV/AIDS treatments within their MSW program. T-tests for independent groups found that students who identified as religious were less comfortable delivering HIV services to clients, and endorsed higher levels of HIV stigma than students who identified as non-religious. The common types of HIV stigma that were endorsed at higher levels by respondents who identified as religious included: homophobia, transphobia, victim blame, AIDS phobia, and bias toward HIV-positive pregnant women or parents. Age emerged as a factor in the existence of bias, students over the age of 30 reported increased levels of bias towards commonly stigmatized HIV/AIDS groups than those in the 20 - 29 age range, this included homophobia, racism, and AIDS phobia. Additionally, findings indicate that students who had previously encountered an HIV-positive client at their field placement were more comfortable discussing HIV-related topics. Although majority of respondents fared well on the knowledge about HIV Transmission Quiz, detailed content about HIV/AIDS, including the HIV Treatment Quiz was poorly identified by the respondents with several unsure and incorrect answers. Recommendations include the imperative need to develop inclusive curriculum that integrates the diversity competencies required in the graduate social work program, with the competent knowledge and attitudinal requirements for helping PLWHA.
Book Synopsis Characterizing the HIV/AIDS Epidemic in the Middle East and North Africa by : Francisca Ayodeji Akala
Download or read book Characterizing the HIV/AIDS Epidemic in the Middle East and North Africa written by Francisca Ayodeji Akala and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2010 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Despite global progress in understanding the epidemiology of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), knowledge about the epidemic in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) remains limited and subject to much controversy. In the more than 25 years since the discovery of HIV, no scientific study has provided a comprehensive, data-driven synthesis of the spread of HIV/AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) in the region. Consequently, the effectiveness of policies, programs, and resources intended to address the spread of HIV/AIDS has been compromised. This report aims to fill the knowledge gap by providing the first-ever comprehensive scientific assessment and data-driven epidemiological synthesis of HIV's spread in MENA. It is based on a literature review and analysis of thousands of largely unrecognized publications, reports, and data sources extracted from scientific literature or collected from sources at the local, national, and regional levels. The resulting collection of data provides a solid foundation on which efforts to stem the spread of HIV/AIDS can be based. 'Characterizing the HIV/AIDS Epidemic in the Middle East and North Africa' will be of particular interest to policy makers, researchers, development practitioners, and specialists in public health and epidemiology."
Book Synopsis Public Perceptions of AIDS in the District of Columbia by : Richard A. Seltzer
Download or read book Public Perceptions of AIDS in the District of Columbia written by Richard A. Seltzer and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Knowledge and Attitudes Towards HIV/AIDS and Associated Current Prevention Practices in the Era of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) in Rwimi, Uganda by : Nicole Naadu Lartey
Download or read book Knowledge and Attitudes Towards HIV/AIDS and Associated Current Prevention Practices in the Era of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) in Rwimi, Uganda written by Nicole Naadu Lartey and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Background: The impact of the wide-spread availability of antiretroviral therapy (ART) on the sexual behaviour of the general population who are not on ART in African countries is understudied. Additionally, there are concerns of a return to risky behaviours by people on ART or increased opportunities for the general population to continue to engage in risky behaviours. The purpose of this study was to assess whether the fear of contracting HIV/AIDS had reduced in the era of ART and to describe the culture of HIV prevention among the general population in Rwimi sub-county, Kabarole District, Western Uganda. Methods: A cross-sectional random cluster survey and a focused ethnography were conducted in Rwimi. We administered survey questions to 639 participants between June and August, 2013. We assessed whether the availability of ART has reduced the fear of HIV. In addition, we also assessed participants' knowledge of and attitudes towards HIV/AIDS and current prevention practices. Logistic regression was used to assess associations for the outcomes general fear and personal fear of HIV with demographic variables and some knowledge measures. We carried out four focus group discussions. Data was collected in the local language, Rutooro, audio-recorded and thereafter translated and transcribed into English and analysed using content analyses. Results: The majority of participants felt that the availability of ART had reduced the fear of contracting HIV/AIDS in the community (89.4%; 95%confidence interval [CI]: 86.9-91.7%). No statistical difference was found for this outcome and any knowledge measures or demographics in logistic regression modelling. In contrast, few participants (22.4%; 95%CI: 17.7-25.6%) mentioned that their personal fear of the disease had reduced with the availability of ART. Participants who had at least a secondary level education had a lower odds (OR=0.29, p=0.022) of reporting a personal reduced fear; but those who were aware of the negative effects of ART had a higher odds (OR= 1.72, p= 0.047) of reporting reduced personal fear of HIV/AIDS. Overall, the majority of participants (94.1%; 95%CI: 93.8-97.1%) were still fearful of contracting HIV/AIDS. Participants generally expressed a positive attitude toward HIV/AIDS prevention practices, but the mode of prevention practiced were influenced by factors such as policy, gender-based perceptions and trust in their relationships. Conclusions: The fear of contracting HIV/AIDS still persists, although participants perceived other people as being less fearful than they were of the disease because of the availability of ART. Additionally, although the community is considerably knowledgeable about HIV/AIDS and the fear of HIV is still present, condom use as a prevention practice remains surprisingly low. There is the need to take into account socio-cultural influences such as gender-based perceptions; relationship dynamics such as power structure and trust; and socio-economic factors that play into HIV prevention in designing sustainable programs that encourage adherence to prevention practices.
Author :Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS. Publisher :World Health Organization ISBN 13 :9291734330 Total Pages :107 pages Book Rating :4.2/5 (917 download)
Book Synopsis Monitoring the Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS by : Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS.
Download or read book Monitoring the Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS written by Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS. and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2005 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On cover and title page: United Nations General Assembly Special Session on HIV/AIDS
Book Synopsis HIV and AIDS-related Stigma and Discrimination by : Richard Guy Parker
Download or read book HIV and AIDS-related Stigma and Discrimination written by Richard Guy Parker and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis An Assessment of HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior/Practices by : Esther Munene
Download or read book An Assessment of HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior/Practices written by Esther Munene and published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2012 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndromes (AIDS) continue to be major global health priorities. Although forced displacement is believed to fuel HIV/AIDS epidemic in countries affected by conflict, factors associated with forced displacement and HIV risk in conflict-affected populations are not well understood. The aims of this study were therefore (1) to describe factors that influence risk for HIV infection in a Utah-based Burundi refugee population and (2) explore relationship between Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior/Practices (KABP) in order design targeted HIV/AIDS prevention interventions for the population. Results were controlled for known confounders. Attitude towards HIV/AIDS (b = 0.5071, p > 0.001) was a significant predictor of HIV/AIDS knowledge. Behavior/ practices were strongly associated with knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy, gender, and household size. Overall, men were more knowledgeable than women and had higher self-efficacy. Women had more positive attitudes and scored higher behavior/practices.
Book Synopsis Knowledge of AIDS and Attitudes Toward Persons with AIDS by : Dehn Shannon
Download or read book Knowledge of AIDS and Attitudes Toward Persons with AIDS written by Dehn Shannon and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Knowledge and Attitudes about AIDS by : Glenn Robert John Trezza
Download or read book Knowledge and Attitudes about AIDS written by Glenn Robert John Trezza and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Knowledge, Self-efficacy, and Personal Experiences as Predictors of Attitude Regarding HIV/AIDS by : Kenneth E. Clifton
Download or read book Knowledge, Self-efficacy, and Personal Experiences as Predictors of Attitude Regarding HIV/AIDS written by Kenneth E. Clifton and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Perceptions of African American Women with HIV/AIDS: The Influence of Knowledge and Attitudes by : Tamara N. Godfrey
Download or read book Perceptions of African American Women with HIV/AIDS: The Influence of Knowledge and Attitudes written by Tamara N. Godfrey and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HIV-related stigma incorporates stigmas associated with the illness as well as stigmas associated with groups that have been linked with HIV including gay and bisexual men, sex workers, and intravenous drug users. HIV-related stigma has led to the isolation of many groups based on their association with HIV/AIDS. It has been suggested that mode of transmission, knowledge of HIV, interaction with HIV positive individuals, and attitudes towards HIV influence perceptions of those infected.
Book Synopsis The Social Impact of AIDS in the United States by : National Research Council
Download or read book The Social Impact of AIDS in the United States written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1993-02-01 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Europe's "Black Death" contributed to the rise of nation states, mercantile economies, and even the Reformation. Will the AIDS epidemic have similar dramatic effects on the social and political landscape of the twenty-first century? This readable volume looks at the impact of AIDS since its emergence and suggests its effects in the next decade, when a million or more Americans will likely die of the disease. The Social Impact of AIDS in the United States addresses some of the most sensitive and controversial issues in the public debate over AIDS. This landmark book explores how AIDS has affected fundamental policies and practices in our major institutions, examining: How America's major religious organizations have dealt with sometimes conflicting values: the imperative of care for the sick versus traditional views of homosexuality and drug use. Hotly debated public health measures, such as HIV antibody testing and screening, tracing of sexual contacts, and quarantine. The potential risk of HIV infection to and from health care workers. How AIDS activists have brought about major change in the way new drugs are brought to the marketplace. The impact of AIDS on community-based organizations, from volunteers caring for individuals to the highly political ACT-UP organization. Coping with HIV infection in prisons. Two case studies shed light on HIV and the family relationship. One reports on some efforts to gain legal recognition for nonmarital relationships, and the other examines foster care programs for newborns with the HIV virus. A case study of New York City details how selected institutions interact to give what may be a picture of AIDS in the future. This clear and comprehensive presentation will be of interest to anyone concerned about AIDS and its impact on the country: health professionals, sociologists, psychologists, advocates for at-risk populations, and interested individuals.
Book Synopsis The Relationship Between Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and Attitudes Toward Persons with HIV/AIDS by : Vincent A. Samoulis
Download or read book The Relationship Between Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and Attitudes Toward Persons with HIV/AIDS written by Vincent A. Samoulis and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Movement, Knowledge, Emotion by : Jennifer Power
Download or read book Movement, Knowledge, Emotion written by Jennifer Power and published by ANU E Press. This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about community activism around HIV/AIDS in Australia. It looks at the role that the gay community played in the social, medical and political response to the virus. Drawing conclusions about the cultural impact of social movements, the author argues that AIDS activism contributed to improving social attitudes towards gay men and lesbians in Australia, while also challenging some entrenched cultural patterns of the Australian medical system, allowing greater scope for non-medical intervention into the domain of health and illness. The book documents an important chapter in the history of public health in Australia and explores how HIV/AIDS came to be a defining issue in the history of gay and lesbian rights in Australia.
Book Synopsis Evaluating AIDS Prevention Programs by : National Research Council
Download or read book Evaluating AIDS Prevention Programs written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1991-02-01 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With insightful discussion of program evaluation and the efforts of the Centers for Disease Control, this book presents a set of clear-cut recommendations to help ensure that the substantial resources devoted to the fight against AIDS will be used most effectively. This expanded edition of Evaluating AIDS Prevention Programs covers evaluation strategies and outcome measurements, including a realistic review of the factors that make evaluation of AIDS programs particularly difficult. Randomized field experiments are examined, focusing on the use of alternative treatments rather than placebo controls. The book also reviews nonexperimental techniques, including a critical examination of evaluation methods that are observational rather than experimentalâ€"a necessity when randomized experiments are infeasible.