The Impact of the HIV/AIDS Epidemic

2018 ◽  
pp. 161-196
Author(s):  
Williams Alun
Keyword(s):  
Aids Epidemic ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Hiv Aids

THE INFLUENCE OF HEAVY ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION ON HIV INFECTION AND PROGRESSION

2009 ◽  
Vol 17 (04) ◽  
pp. 685-712 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. THOMAS ◽  
E. M. LUNGU
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
African Region ◽  
Heavy Alcohol ◽  
Infected People ◽  
Aids Epidemic ◽  
Heavy Alcohol Consumption ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Global Population ◽  
Hiv Aids

The Sub-Sahara African region is inhabited by only 11% of the global population, but is home to 67% of the total HIV infected people and accounts for more than 70% of global AIDS deaths. In this study, we construct a mathematical model to investigate the effect of heavy alcohol consumption on the transmission and progression of HIV/AIDS, and to assess the impact of heavy drinkers on HIV/AIDS related social and health problems such as TB case load and number of orphans. Using demographic data for Botswana, we have shown that if more HIV/AIDS individuals had been de-addicted from heavy alcohol consumption, the severity of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and the impact of HIV/AIDS on the number of TB cases and orphans would have been significantly less than is the case currently. The study points to the vital need for counseling and education about the evils of heavy alcohol consumption and for alcohol de-addiction programmes.

scholarly journals Analysis of HIV Transmission of Commercial Sex Wokers and Their Clients with Condom Use Treatment

2019 ◽  
Vol 125 ◽  
pp. 05003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sutimin ◽  
Siti Khabibah ◽  
Dita Anies Munawwaroh ◽  
R. Heri Soelistyo U
Keyword(s):  
Condom Use ◽  
Global Stability ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Hiv Transmission ◽  
Equilibrium States ◽  
Endemic Equilibrium ◽  
Reproduction Ratio ◽  
Aids Epidemic ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Hiv Aids

A model of the HIV/AIDS epidemic among sex workers and their clients is discussed to study the effects of condom use in the prevention of HIV transmission. The model is addressed to determine the existence of equilibrium states, and then analyze the global stability of disease free and endemic equilibrium states. The global stability of equilibria depends on the vales of the basic reproduction ratio derived from the next generation matrix of the model. The endemic equilibrium state is globally stable when the ratio exceeds unity. The simulation results are presented to discuss the effect of condom use treatment in preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS among sex workers and their clients. The results show that the effectiveness level in using condoms in sexual intercourse corresponds to the decreasing level of the spread of HIV/AIDS. We use Maple and Matlab software to simulate the impact of condom use.

scholarly journals The South African long distance trucking industry’s response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 196-206
Author(s):  
DJ Fourie ◽  
R Schoeman
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Trade Unions ◽  
Trucking Industry ◽  
The South ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Aids Epidemic ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Hiv Aids

The aim of the paper is to provide substantiated information to the long distance trucking industry on the impact that HIV/AIDS has or may have on their businesses.   The current and future impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on the long distance trucking industry is unknown. The extent any action taken within the industry to mitigate and manage the effects of HIV/AIDS is also unknown, but thought to be minimal. Unless businesses and other entities in business (trade unions or associations) together with government become informed and proactive regarding the impact of HIV/AIDS on their businesses, the epidemic could run the worst course within the sector.

scholarly journals Combating HIV/AIDS Epidemic in Nigeria: Responses from National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)

2007 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ambe-Uva Terhemba Nom
Keyword(s):  
Group Discussion ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Open University ◽  
Aids Epidemic ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Hiv Aids ◽  
National Open University

Universities have come under serious attack because of their lackluster response to HIV/AIDS. This article examines the response of National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) and its strategic responses in combating HIV/AIDS epidemic. This is achieved by examining NOUN’s basic structures that position the University to respond to the epidemic; and second, by assessing HIV/AIDS strategies and policy framework the University has put in place. An interpretative epistemological stance was used for this study, and a qualitative research involving focus group discussion (FGD) and analysis of secondary data was carried out. Results showed that NOUN has identified the impact the epidemic has on the university, although it has yet to institutionalize an HIV/AIDS policy. NOUN’s Draft Service Charter, however, has identified the fight against HIV/AIDS as a core mandate of the University, and the introduction of HIV/AIDS certification programs can be viewed as proactive policies in response to the epidemic. Results of this study are discussed in terms of their relevance to future research and the impact such policy frameworks may have on combating the epidemic, both within the University and the wider community.

The impact of the impact evaluation: Evaluation of the HIV/AIDS Women's Project 1998

1999 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 65
Author(s):  
Pam Price ◽  
Katherine Leane
Keyword(s):  
Women’S Health ◽  
Women's Health ◽  
Reference Group ◽  
South Australia ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Aids Epidemic ◽  
Hiv Positive Women ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Hiv Aids

The HIV/AIDS Women's Project (Women's Health Statewide) was established under the auspices of Women's Health Statewide and is supported by a reference group which meets monthly to oversee the work of the Project. The role of the Project is to enhance the health and wellbeing of HIV-positive women and their families in South Australia. In 1998 a consultant was employed to review the role and effectivness of this Project in the HIV/AIDS sector. The evaluation soon evolved beyond its review and evaluation roles, identifying the complex work of the Project and broadening the understanding of women's perspectives in the context of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in South Australia. This paper explores the evaluation process and comments on the effects that participation in the review process has had on both HIV-positive women who participated in the evaluation and on the future work of the Project.

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