By Poul Rohleder,Leslie Swartz,Seth C. Kalichman,Leickness Chisamu Simbayi,E. Cameron
Much has occurred because the first visual appeal of AIDS in 1981: it's been pointed out, studied, and infrequently denied. The virus has shifted host populations and unfold globally. drugs, the social sciences, and international governments have joined forces to strive against and forestall the illness. And South Africa has emerged as floor 0 for the pandemic.
The editors of HIV/AIDS in South Africa 25 Years On current the South African obstacle as a template for addressing the myriad matters surrounding the epidemic all over the world, because the booklet brings jointly a largely scattered physique of literature, analyzes psychosocial and sexual facets contributing to HIV transmission and prevention, and delves into advanced intersections of race, gender, type, and politics. together with mostly ignored populations and concerns (e.g., prisoners, people with disabilities, stigma), in addition to demanding situations shaping destiny examine and coverage, the individuals procedure their themes with infrequent intensity, meticulous examine, conscientiously drawn conclusions, and profound compassion. one of the issues coated:
- The courting among HIV and poverty, ranging from the query, "Which is the determinant and that is the consequence?"
- Epidemiology of HIV between men and women: innovations of femininity and masculinity, and gender inequities as they have an effect on HIV chance; gender-specific prevention and intervention concepts.
- The impression of AIDS on babies and children: hazard and protecting elements; care of kids through HIV-positive moms; HIV-infected children.
- Current prevention and remedy tasks, together with local-level responses, community-based paintings, and VCT (voluntary counseling and trying out) programs.
- New instructions: selling circumcision, vaccine trials, "positive prevention."
- South Africa’s historical past of AIDS denialism.
The pressing classes during this ebook observe either globally and in the community, making HIV/AIDS in South Africa 25 Years On uniquely instructive and important for execs operating in HIV/AIDS and worldwide public health.
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