The Science, Treatment, and Prevention of HIV/AIDS

The use of Antiretroviral drugs in treating HIV/ AIDS patients has enormously increased their life spans with serious disadvantages. The virus infection still remains a public health problem worldwide with no cure and vaccine for the viral agent until now. The use of nanoparticles (NPs) for the treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS is an emerging technology of the 21st century. NPs are solid and colloid particles with 10 nm to <1000 nm size range; although, less than 200 nm is the recommended size for nanomedical usage. There are NPs with therapeutic capabilities such as liposomes, micelles, dendrimers and nanocapsules. The particle enters the body mainly via oral intake, direct injection and inhalation. It has been proven to have potentials of advancing the prevention and treatment of the viral agent. Certain NPs have been shown to have selftherapeutic activity for the virus in vitro. Strategies that are novel are emerging which can be used to improve nanotechnology, such as genetic treatment and immunotherapy. In this review, nanoparticles, the types and its characteristics in drug delivery were discussed. The light was furthermore shed on its implications in the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS.

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Prevention of HIV/AIDS/STIs among most at risk populations in Uganda

Journal of HIV & Retro Virus ◽

10.21767/2471-9676-c1-002 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 04 ◽

Author(s):

Christine Namukasa

Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

At Risk Populations ◽

Most At Risk Populations ◽

Prevention Of Hiv ◽

Hiv Aids

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Health Belief Model Approach on the Prevention of HIV/AIDS among Pregnant Women in Madiun, East Java

Childhood Stunting, Wasting, and Obesity, as the Critical Global Health Issues: Forging Cross-Sectoral Solutions ◽

10.26911/the7thicph.02.02 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Wida Rahma Arwiyantasari ◽

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Budi Laksana ◽

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Health Belief Model ◽

Health Belief ◽

Perceived Vulnerability ◽

Perceived Benefit ◽

Perceived Seriousness ◽

Belief Model ◽

Prevention Of Hiv ◽

Model Approach ◽

Hiv Aids

Background: HIV is a virus that attacks the white blood cells (lymphocytes). HIV causing Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). HIV/ AIDS has become a global emergency problem. East Java Province is in the top five of the population infected with HIV (8,204) and AIDS (741) and the most dominant are men. This will worsen the situation of women if they are infected pregnant women. This study aimed to analyze the effect of the Health Belief Model approach on the prevention of HIV/ AIDS among pregnant women in Madiun City, East Java. Subjects and Method: This was a cross sectional study conducted in Madiun City, East Java. A total of 80 pregnant women who conducted HIV/ AIDS check was enrolled in this study. The dependent variable was HIV prevention. The independent variables were perceived seriousness, perceived vulnerability, perceived benefit, and perceived barrier. The data were collected using questionnaire and analyzed using multiple logistic regression analysis. Results: There was a positive effect on perceived seriousness (OR = 8.43; 95% CI=1.38 to 51.4; p = 0.021), perceived vulnerability (OR = 8.36; 95% CI=1.06 to 65.9; p = 0.044), perceived benefit (OR = 12.6; 95% CI=1.37 to 115.5; p = 0.025) on the prevention of HIV/ AIDS among pregnant women and it was statistically significant. There was a negative effect on perceived barrier (OR = 0.13; 95% CI=0.02 to 0.86; p = 0.034) and it was statistically significant. Conclusion: Perceived seriousness, perceived vulnerability, perceived benefit, and perceived barrier influence pregnant women in taking HIV/ AIDS prevention. Keywords: health belief model, HIV / AIDS, pregnant women Correspondence: Wida Rahma Arwiyantasari. Academy of Midwifery, Muhammadiyah Madiun. Jl. Lumbung Life No. 2A Ex. Ngegong Kec. Manguharjo, Madiun City. Email: [email protected]. Mobile: 085736709597.

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Prevention of HIV/AIDS

Handbook of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention ◽

10.1007/978-1-4615-4789-1_18 ◽

1999 ◽

pp. 371-394

Author(s):

Ralph J. DiClemente ◽

Gina M. Wingood ◽

Sten H. Vermund ◽

Katharine E. Stewart

Keyword(s):

Prevention Of Hiv ◽

Hiv Aids

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HEALTH EDUCATION ON THE PREVENTION OF HIV/AIDS WITH YOUNG MALE CRACK USERS

Texto & Contexto - Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/0104-07072016004070015 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 25 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Agnes Caroline Souza Pinto ◽

Maria Veraci Oliveira Queiroz ◽

Fabiane do Amaral Gubert ◽

Violante Augusta Batista Braga ◽

Patrícia Neyva da Costa Pinheiro

Keyword(s):

Health Education ◽

Critical Reflection ◽

Young Male ◽

Loss Of Consciousness ◽

Multiple Partners ◽

Crack Use ◽

Group Experience ◽

Crack Users ◽

Prevention Of Hiv ◽

Hiv Aids

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to promote, through Cultural Circles, a critical and reflective space on the prevention of HIV/AIDS among young crack users. An action research was carried out in 2012 through the Cultural Circle, with ten young crack users. The analysis and interpretation of results focused on the discussion according to the group experience. Youngsters showed incipient and inarticulate knowledge about AIDS, mainly myths, and considered themselves vulnerable to HIV/AIDS, given the exchange of straws and pipes for cocaine/crack use and loss of consciousness favoring non-use of condoms during intercourse and having multiple partners. Results contribute towards the nursing work with dialogical and participatory methodologies, such as Paulo Freire, in order to encourage critical reflection of both educator and learner towards the prevention of STD/AIDS among cocaine/crack users.

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