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Introduction
Introduction
So why is HIV still an issue despite all the efforts taken to tackle it? In this presentation we will highlight three specific groups for whom HIV is still difficult to tackle
The groups we have focused on are; - The elderly - The socially excluded within developed countries - People living in developing countries, specifically sub-Saharan Africa
The Elderly
The Current Situation:
The Elderly
Barriers:
Higher rate of unprotected sex - Condoms no longer needed for contraception - Unaware of risks
Stigma against HIV & sex denial of symptoms Elderly are not valued biased distribution of HIV resources Lack of records & research poor understanding of problem HIV/AIDS symptoms confused with aging late diagnosis Stereotyping as not at risk' no education or screening
The Elderly
The Way Forward:
Education for elderly reduce risk behaviour
Cultural sensitivities
Education
PCTs in the community
P.C.T. is VITAL!
Still room for improvement Many barriers still in place which prevent improvement
Educate people in the community (in areas where they dont go to school)
about how to take drugs about the severity of the disease to decrease stigma
Conclusion Conclusion
If these groups, amongst others are Each problem group highlighted has several factors for targeted and improvements are made to improvement their access, diagnosis and management Examples of factors are; aslack of fundingHIV we can move forward regards lack of awareness can fall HIV statistics of the risk factors
lack of education