Is the World Paying Enough Attention to the AIDS Epidemic in Ukraine and other Newly Independent States?

1998 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 7-12
Author(s):  
Peter J. Foley
Keyword(s):  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
News Stories ◽  
Aids Epidemic ◽  
Independent States ◽  
The Government ◽  
Newly Independent States ◽  
Acquired Immune Deficiency ◽  
Private Sector Involvement

The author describes the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) situation in the Newly Independent States as serious, particularly in Ukraine and Russia. In those two countries, the author says an epidemic of STIs and AIDS is taking place. He cites statistics from the United Nations, news stories, and the government of Ukraine to support the argument that the situation in the Ukraine is alarming. He draws on his personal experience developing a social marketing project in Odessa, Ukraine to reinforce his argument that more attention needs to be paid to the STIs and AIDS epidemic. He urges private sector involvement and says the Futures Group is beginning such an effort in Odessa.

Electrodissection tracheotomy

1996 ◽  
Vol 110 (8) ◽  
pp. 765-766
Author(s):  
Aijaz Alvi ◽  
Arsen Stegnjajic
Keyword(s):  
Immune Deficiency ◽  
Surgical Technique ◽  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Hospital Staff ◽  
Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Aids Epidemic ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Theatre Staff ◽  
Acquired Immune Deficiency

AbstractThe acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) epidemic and other potentially fatal blood-borne infectious diseases have produced a heightened awareness for preventing accidental inoculation of surgeons and operating theatre staff. It is incumbent upon the head and neck surgeon to use safe and effective surgical technique in these patients to prevent such an event. We are seeing an increasing number of patients with AIDS and hepatitis undergoing tracheotomy. We present a sharps-free technique for tracheotomy which is safe for the hospital staff and the patient.

scholarly journals Cohabitation and premarital sex amongst Christian youth in South Africa today: A missional reflection

2011 ◽  
Vol 67 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thinandavha D. Mashau
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Missional Church ◽  
Premarital Sex ◽  
Christian Church ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Aids Pandemic ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Acquired Immune Deficiency

This article explored the rising trends of cohabitation and premarital sex amongst Christian and non-Christian youth in South Africa that is becoming more socially acceptable. Moving from a premise of engaging in these practices, which is not biblically justified, to what a missional Christian church can do, this article sought to bring the numbers of those who cohabit and engage in premarital sex down. The thesis of this article was that a missional church should view cohabitation and premarital sex as frontiers that need to be crossed to save the lives of our youth by minimising premarital pregnancies and the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (the Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] and Acquired immune deficiency syndrome [AIDS] pandemic included). This will also go a long way in saving the sinking image of marriage. It is the presupposition of this article that cohabitation and premarital sex are great threats to the institution of marriage.

scholarly journals The spatial distribution pattern of human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome in China

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Wang ◽  
Yongli Yang ◽  
Xuezhong Shi ◽  
Saicai Mao ◽  
Nian Shi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Distribution ◽  
Spatial Autocorrelation ◽  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Cumulative Number ◽  
Autocorrelation Analysis ◽  
Aids Epidemic ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Acquired Immune Deficiency ◽  
Hiv Aids

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) exhibit variable patterns among the provinces of China. Knowledge of the geographical distribution of the HIV/AIDS epidemic is needed for the prevention and control of AIDS. Thus, the cumulative number of reported cases of HIV/AIDS from the period 1985-2013, and the incidence rate of AIDS in 2013 were determined. Spatial autocorrelation analysis and hotspot analysis were conducted using ArcGIS10.2 to explore the spatial distribution of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Both the thematic map and the global spatial autocorrelation Moran’s I statistics revealed a clustered distribution of the spatial pattern. A local spatial autocorrelation analysis indicated hotspots of AIDS incidence rate that were confined to the provinces of Guangxi, Yunnan and Sichuan. The hotspots encompassed Guangxi and Yunnan, while Henan Province displayed a negative autocorrelation with more variable numbers that included neighbouring regions. The <em>Getis-Ord G<sub>i</sub><sup>*</sup></em> statistics identified 6 hotspots and 8 coldspots for the incidence of AIDS, and 7 hotspots and 1 coldspot for the cumulative number of reported cases of HIV/AIDS. The spatial distribution pattern of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in China is clustered, demonstrating hotspots located in the Southwest. Specific interventions targeting provinces with severe HIV/AIDS epidemic are urgently needed.

scholarly journals AIDS and the Psychogeriatrician

1988 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 187-189
Author(s):  
Cornelius L. E. Katona
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Immune Deficiency ◽  
World Wide ◽  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Aids Epidemic ◽  
Acquired Immune Deficiency ◽  
American Geriatric Society

It might at first sight appear that old age psychiatrists and geriatricians are relatively well protected from having to deal with the problems of patients suffering from the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). It is therefore perhaps surprising that the major article in the newsletter of the American Geriatric Society is devoted to AIDS and concludes that “there is no question that the AIDS epidemic is the most important world wide public health issue of this century”.

Paranoid Psychosis as the First Presentation of a Fulminating Lethal Case of AIDS

1987 ◽  
Vol 151 (5) ◽  
pp. 693-695 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher S. Thomas ◽  
E. Szabadi
Keyword(s):  
Immune Deficiency ◽  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Intravenous Drug Abuser ◽  
Organic Psychosis ◽  
Aids Epidemic ◽  
Psychiatric Manifestations ◽  
Acquired Immune Deficiency ◽  
Paranoid Psychosis

A 34-year-old heterosexual intravenous drug abuser presented with a paranoid psychosis and was subsequently found to have the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). The patient died 14 days later of generalised septicaemia. The case is reported and the aetiology and pathogenesis of the organic psychosis are discussed. It is anticipated that similar psychiatric manifestations will occur as the AIDS epidemic increases.

scholarly journals Risk awareness and sexual relationships among youth in the Johannesburg area

2002 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
F G Netswera
Keyword(s):  
Immune Deficiency ◽  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Sexual Relationships ◽  
Risk Awareness ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Acquired Immune Deficiency

The increase in the reported rate of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and sexually transmitted infections among the youth of South Africa has led to a rise in awareness campaigns to combat these epidemics. Opsomming Die toename in die aangemelde koers van menslike immuniteits-gebreksindroom (MIV), verworwe immuniteitsgebreksindroom (VIGS) en seksueel oordraagbare infeksies onder die jeug in Suid-Afrika het tot ’n toename in bewuswordingsveldtogte gelei om hierdie epidemie hok te slaan. *Please note: This is a reduced version of the abstract. Please refer to PDF for full text.

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