scholarly journals Online search trend reveals declining interest in AIDS-related searches relative to HIV-related searches in South Africa (v. 2 Under Peer Review)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Babatunde Okunoye
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
Online Information ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
The World ◽  
Hiv Aids

The Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a leading cause of mortality on the African continent and world. HIV and AIDS are among the greatest public health challenges confronting health authorities around the world. The greatest burden of HIV and AIDS is felt in sub-Saharan countries, with Nigeria and South Africa having the greatest incidence of the disease in the world. AIDS is the final stage of HIV infection, but with effective treatment and healthy living, HIV infection will not develop into AIDS. With increased awareness campaigns by national, regional and international health institutions, there has been an increased awareness on HIV and AIDS across the world. Using data from search query trends on HIV/AIDS submitted online on the most widely used search engine Google from 2004-2019, a decline in search interest for AIDS relative to HIV is revealed in South Africa. This trend mirrors progress on the ground in South Africa, with a decline in AIDS-related deaths and people living longer with the HIV virus. This observed trend might be an indicator that multilateral efforts at combating HIV/AIDS, particularly through awareness raising and behavioural interventions in South Africa is bearing fruit, not just on the ground, but also reflected in the online information seeking on the HIV/AIDS pandemic.

scholarly journals Aggregate Search Engine Query Trend Reveal Trade-off in Interest and Awareness on HIV/AIDS in Nigeria and South Africa

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Babatunde Okunoye
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Search Engine ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
Online Information ◽  
Web Searches ◽  
Trade Off ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
The World ◽  
Hiv Aids

The Acquired Immune Deficiency Virus (AIDS), caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a leading cause of mortality on the African continent and world. HIV and AIDS are among the greatest public health challenges confronting health authorities around the world. The greatest burden of HIV and AIDS is felt in sub-Saharan countries, with Nigeria and South Africa having the greatest incidence of the disease in the world. AIDS is the final stage of HIV infection, but with effective treatment and healthy living, HIV infection will not develop into AIDS. With increased awareness campaigns by national, regional and international health institutions, there has been an increased awareness on HIV and AIDS across the world. Using data from web searches on HIV/AIDS submitted online on the most widely used search engine Google from 2004-2020, a trade-off pattern is seen in the web searches on HIV and AIDS in Nigeria and South Africa showing the decline in search interest for AIDS relative to HIV. This trend mirrors progress on the ground in both countries, with a decline in AIDS-related deaths and people living longer with the HIV virus. This observed trend might be an indicator that multilateral efforts at combating HIV/AIDS, particularly through awareness raising and behavioural interventions in these two most endemic countries are bearing fruit, not just on the ground, but also reflected in the online information seeking on the HIV/AIDS pandemic.

scholarly journals Impact of HIV/AIDS on the Psychosocial Development of Children

2017 ◽  
pp. 5-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laveena D’Mello ◽  
Meena Monteiro ◽  
Sathyendra Prakash
Keyword(s):  
Psychosocial Development ◽  
Influenza Pandemic ◽  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Psychosocial Problems ◽  
Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
The World ◽  
Child Patient ◽  
One Year ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Hiv Aids

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is the leading cause of death in children under age five, in many parts of Africa and South East Asia. The interval between exposure to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and the development of AIDS is shorter in children than in adults. Infants infected with HIV have a high chance of developing AIDS within one year and dying before age three. In the remainder, AIDS progresses more slowly; the average child patient survives to adolescence. In the past, the world has faced many pandemics like cholera and plague. At the turn of the 20th century, the world faced influenza pandemic [1]. Every fifty to sixty years, the world has faced a new disease that has been of the nature of an epidemic. These diseases have left a trail of death and morbidity. There has been widespread fear and stigma attached to the victims due to ignorance and fear. As the diseases have progressed people have made efforts to study the issues. They have found the cause, spread, cures, and vaccines to prevent the spread of the disease. The aim of the study is to know the Impact of HIV/AIDS on the Psychosocial Development of Children and the objectives are to study the knowledge and awareness about HIV/AIDS. And to study the psychosocial problems faced by the children. In this regard, the researcher conducted a survey of 50 samples of children below the age group of 18 from the community.

scholarly journals HIV/AIDS in Children: Current Update

2016 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-37
Author(s):  
Mirza Md Ziaul Islam ◽  
M Mizanur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Immune Deficiency ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Unprotected Sex ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
Human Immune Deficiency Virus ◽  
Repeated Infections ◽  
Acquired Immune Deficiency

Human immune deficiency virus (HIV) infection leading to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) has been a major cause of illness and death among children, teens and young adults worldwide. In recent years, HIV infection rates have been increasing rapidly among teens and young adults. The three main ways HIV is passed to a very young child are: intrauterine, at the time of birth and during breast feeding. Among the teens, the virus is most commonly spread through unprotected sex, sharing needles or in very rare cases by direct contact with an open wound of an infected person or through blood transfusion. A baby born with HIV infection most likely will appear healthy. But within 2 to 3 months after birth, an infected baby might begin to appear sick, with poor weight gain, repeated infections, and enlargement of lymph nodes, liver or spleen and neurological problems. Every pregnant woman should be tested for HIV to have a better chance of preventing transmission to her unborn child. Older kids, teens and adults are tested for HIV infection and if found positive should undergo protocolized treatment. There is no vaccine to prevent HIV and AIDS although researchers are working to develop one. Thus, prevention of HIV remains of worldwide importance.Bangladesh J Child Health 2015; VOL 39 (1) :30-37

scholarly journals IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN PENCEGAHAN dAN PENANGGULANGAN HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY/AQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME (HIV/AIdS) dI KOTA SURAKARTA

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Wahyuningsih ◽  
Widodo.T Novianto ◽  
Hari Purwadi
Keyword(s):  
Immune Deficiency ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Inadequate Response ◽  
Technical Instructions ◽  
The Law ◽  
Hiv Aids

Abstract<br />This Articel to analyze the implementation of policy on the prevention and combat of Human Immunodefisiency Virus and Aquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) in Surakarta City. This type of research in writing this is a non-doctrinal/empirical, with basing on the concept of the law of the 5th. The form used is the research diagnostic analysis. The data type of the data source, and the primair include primary and secondary legal materials. Data analysis using qualitative analysis. Based on the results of research and discussion with respect to issues that are examined, it can be summed up as follows : (1) Factors that become the cause of inadequate response to the HIV and AIDS amongst others caused the problem of HIV and AIDS has not been considered a priority issue by the health sector as well as the development of related sectors; (2) the political support that has not been adequately against the program; (3) yet uncoordinated Commission Response AIDS (KPA) and the SKPD of Surakarta City either the direction of development, planning and implementation of policies and programs regarding the Decree despite various efforts for tackling even the financing has been issued; and (4) the still inadequate dissemination of information and access to health services and the availability of VCT services, ARV existence for sufferers and those at high risk with HIV/AIDS. The steps that must be performed in order to cope with HIV/AIDS in Surakarta, among others : (1) Aspects of the substance of the law with further strengthen runway operations mainly technical instructions and guidelines that govern the start of planning, implementation, evaluation, monitoring, sanctions; (2) Aspects of structure/function and by improving the institutional tasks of KPA either in quality, as well as institutional manegement KPA. (3) Aspects of culture either by increasing the involvement of the population of Key Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) care about HIV/AIDS and high risk groups in planning the program and run the program as well as an evaluation of the program as a Field Officer (FO), Counselor, Case Manager. The establishment of culture/culture done by influencing the attitudes and behavior of continuously/routine so that you can understand, addressing the process of countermeasure and empathy, so as to minimize the discrimination against People Living with HIV/AIDS (ODHA). <br />Keywords: Implementation – Policy – HIV/AIDS – Surakarta

scholarly journals Knowledge and Attitude on HIV and AIDS: Standpoint of College Students of the University of the Immaculate Conception

10.17158/550 ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maribeth Q. Galindo
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Correlation Study ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
Immaculate Conception ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
The University ◽  
Hiv Aids

<p>HIV/AIDS has been a global concern. According to UNAIDS, the Philippines is one of the seven countries in the world and the only country in Southeast Asia which reported an increasing trend in the number of people infected with HIV. Thus, this investigation determined the knowledge and attitude of college students of the University of the Immaculate Conception on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). This is a correlation study which examined whether their knowledge on HIV/AIDS has something to do with their attitude towards it, basing on the premise that the more informed a person is on matters related to HIV/AIDS, the more appropriate his or her attitude towards it is formed. A survey using an adapted questionnaire was conducted to 380 randomly selected college students of the University of the Immaculate Conception, Davao City, Philippines. Findings of the study revealed a high level of knowledge on HIV/ AIDS and a moderately positive attitude towards all the aspects involved in dealing with these health issues. Subjecting the data to Pearson r analysis, it was found that there is a significant moderate relationship between the knowledge and attitude on HIV/AIDS from the standpoint of the college students.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Keywords:</strong> Health education, knowledge, attitude, HIV/AIDS, correlation study, University of the Immaculate Conception, Davao City, Philippines</p><div> </div>

scholarly journals Medical and Islamic Perspectives on Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and its Prevention

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdullah F ◽  
Hashi AA ◽  
Said AH ◽  
Mat Nor MB
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) that causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is one of the world’s most serious health and nation-state destructions. It creates long-term economic and psychosocial impact on the lives of individuals, families and communities. Since the first reported case of HIV/AIDS in Malaysia in 1986, its prevalence has escalated significantly. As of December 2017, there are over 115,263 reported cases of HIV infections in the country and over 40,000 people died from HIV/AIDS.1 Although many religious people regarded HIV infection as a divine punishment for their sins of sexual promiscuity, Islamic teaching emphasises the prevention of the disease and care for people living with HIV or AIDS. It is imperative to discuss the Islamic perspectives in providing ways to prevent the spread of HIV and support to people living with HIV (PLHIV). This article focuses on epidemiological data; highlight the burden of HIV infection/AIDS in Malaysia and its impact on the society, HIV infection from medical perspective and its preventive measures from Islamic viewpoints. A good teamwork among healthcare providers and religious leaders is compulsory as it may improve the preventive strategies to curb the disease in the country.

scholarly journals The professional nurse’s experience of the dying process of the terminal Aids patient

2006 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Petra Bester ◽  
Engela Du Plessis ◽  
Minrie Greeff
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Infection Rate ◽  
Full Text ◽  
The World ◽  
Hiv Aids

The increase in HIV/AIDS raises international concern. Statistics indicate that South Africa has the fastest increasing HIV-infection rate in the world. Opsomming Die toename in MIV/VIGS wek internasionale kommer. Statistiek toon dat Suid-Afrika die snelstygendste MIVbesmettingskoers ter wêreld het. *Please note: This is a reduced version of the abstract. Please refer to PDF for full text.

scholarly journals FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI PENGETAHUAN REMAJA DALAM PENCEGAHAN HIV AIDS DI SMA N 7 KOTA PEKANBARU TAHUN 2018

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-68
Author(s):  
Dona Martilova
Keyword(s):  
Immune Deficiency ◽  
Pneumocystis Carinii ◽  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
P Value ◽  
Acquired Immune Deficiency ◽  
Source Of Information ◽  
Hiv Aids

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) attracted the attention of the health community for the first time in 1981 after the discovery of cases such as Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia and Kaposi's Sarcoma. After going through the research process it turns out that HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is the virus that causes these cases. HIV is a group of Retroviruses that attack the human immune system, while the collection of certain clinical conditions that are the end result of HIV infection is called AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) (S.A. Price, 2006). According to (BKKBN, 2010), approximately 50% of people with AIDS in Indonesia are adolescent age groups. During adolescence often arises a sense of wanting to try this is important for adolescent reproductive health. Behavior of wanting to try new things if encouraged by sexual stimulation can bring adolescents into premarital sex with one of the consequences of transmission of venereal diseases including HIV / AIDS (Kumalasari, I, Andhyantoro, 2012). The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that influence adolescent knowledge in preventing HIV and AIDS in SMA N 7 Pekanbaru City. This research is an analytic research with Cross Sectional approach where the independent variables are Age, Attitude, Source of Information while the dependent variable is Youth Knowledge. The sampling technique was stratified with 83 respondents. The results of the study were calculated using the Chi Square statistical test results with a value of α 5% obtained results Age (p value 0.017 and OR 3.4), Attitude (p value 0.003 and OR 4.3), Information Sources (p values ​​0, 003 and OR 3.9) . Then Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted where there is a relationship between Age, Attitude, source of information with Youth Knowledge in HIV AIDS prevention. It is necessary to increase health promotion by involving cross-sectors to the community, especially school adolescents by providing counseling about HIV AIDS, including prevention of sexually transmitted diseases in order to reduce the transmission of HIV AIDS

scholarly journals ACOUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (4-5) ◽  
pp. 3-19
Author(s):  
R M Khaitov ◽  
G O Gudima
Keyword(s):  
Immune Deficiency ◽  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
World Health ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
Preventive Vaccine ◽  
The World ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Key Steps ◽  
Hiv Aids

HIV/AIDS is one of the most important problems of world health care. Number of HIV infected individuals in the world are about 40 millions and continue rising. Fight against HIV/AIDS is one of United Nations’ «Millenium Goals». Efforts of many research institutions and unprecedented financial resources are mobilized for counteraction of the disease. Despite intensive investigations there are no radical treatment or effective preventive vaccine, which is able to protect vulnerable populations from HIV infection. The key steps of HIV/AIDS investigations, development of drugs and strategies of prevention and treatment of the disease, and also perspectives of epidemic control are reviewed.

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