This document summarizes the social problem of HIV/AIDS. It discusses how HIV attacks the immune system and causes AIDS. It was originally transmitted from chimpanzees to humans in West Africa in the 1930s. The document outlines organizations in Nepal working on HIV/AIDS issues, such as providing treatment and advocating for those living with HIV/AIDS. It describes antiretroviral therapy as the treatment procedure to control HIV without a cure. The conclusion states that HIV/AIDS is a serious social problem that affects individuals and society, and those infected often face discrimination.
This document summarizes the social problem of HIV/AIDS. It discusses how HIV attacks the immune system and causes AIDS. It was originally transmitted from chimpanzees to humans in West Africa in the 1930s. The document outlines organizations in Nepal working on HIV/AIDS issues, such as providing treatment and advocating for those living with HIV/AIDS. It describes antiretroviral therapy as the treatment procedure to control HIV without a cure. The conclusion states that HIV/AIDS is a serious social problem that affects individuals and society, and those infected often face discrimination.
This document summarizes the social problem of HIV/AIDS. It discusses how HIV attacks the immune system and causes AIDS. It was originally transmitted from chimpanzees to humans in West Africa in the 1930s. The document outlines organizations in Nepal working on HIV/AIDS issues, such as providing treatment and advocating for those living with HIV/AIDS. It describes antiretroviral therapy as the treatment procedure to control HIV without a cure. The conclusion states that HIV/AIDS is a serious social problem that affects individuals and society, and those infected often face discrimination.
This document summarizes the social problem of HIV/AIDS. It discusses how HIV attacks the immune system and causes AIDS. It was originally transmitted from chimpanzees to humans in West Africa in the 1930s. The document outlines organizations in Nepal working on HIV/AIDS issues, such as providing treatment and advocating for those living with HIV/AIDS. It describes antiretroviral therapy as the treatment procedure to control HIV without a cure. The conclusion states that HIV/AIDS is a serious social problem that affects individuals and society, and those infected often face discrimination.
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Social Problem-
HIV/AIDS
Presented by- Reetik Gahatraj
Suprin Gurung Date- 12 Feb 2023 Topics to be covered • Introduction • Social Problem • HIV/AIDS • People living with HIV/AIDS • Organization working for HIV/AIDS and It’s policies • Treatment Procedure • Conclusion • References Introduction Social Problem Social problems are undesirable situations, conditions or behavior concerning society, social institutions, social relationships, social structure, social organization, and so on. Example, unemployment, crime, HIV/AIDS, poverty and so on. HIV/AIDS • HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system and causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency Syndrome).
• Scientists believe that HIV originally came from a virus
particular to chimpanzees in west Africa during the 1930, and originally transmitted to human through the transfer of blood through hunting. People living with HIV/AIDS Organization working for HIV/AIDS and its policies • National Association of people living with HIV/AIDS in Nepal(NAPN) • AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Nepal(AHF) • National Centre for AIDS and STD Control(NCASC) National Association of people living with HIV/AIDS in Nepal(NAPN) AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Nepal(AHF) National Centre for AIDS and STD Control(NCASC) Treatment procedure There's no cure for HIV/AIDS. However, there are many medications that can control HIV and prevent complications. These medications are called antiretroviral therapy (ART), which work by stopping the virus replicating in the body. ART should be done as soon as a person is diagnosed with HIV/AIDS regardless of their stages. Continued • Before a person is put on ART, it is important to confirm the HIV diagnosis according to the national testing algorithm. • Provision of ART for Adults and Adolescents-Healthcare providers should hold detailed discussions with all clients about their willingness and readiness to initiate ART • Assessment of Adults and Adolescents with HIV Infection- Clinical Assessment and Laboratory Tests • Medical History Checklist • Initiation of ART (First line ART) • Choice of Antiretroviral Regimen • Caution on first three- six month of ART. • Viral load test should be done every six months. • Nutritional care and support • Palliative care: symptom management and end-of-life care • Recommended Follow-up Visits for Monitoring of Individual Patients • In case of failure of the first-line ART patient should be switched to second-line regimen. Conclusion HIV Is one of the worlds most serious social problem that affects every individual, community and nation that should be tackled. HIV/AIDS is a human tragedy because of which infected people are facing many discrimination and stigma in society and also unable to achieve their personal as well as societal goal. References • World Health Organization. HIV/AIDS. • HIV. government; national institutes of health, office of AIDS research. • U.S Department of Health and Human Services. • UNAIDS – Nepal – 2020 • Dr. R, Kunwar, Dr. S, Lakhe, National HIV Testing and Treatment - Guidelines 2017, National Centre for AIDS and STD Control Thank Yo!u