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Global Studies Presentation 2021- HIV/AIDS

Jasmine Silva

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Presentation Overview

  • HIV Overview
  • Global & Countries Overview
  • Key Populations
  • Socioeconomic Factors

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HIV Overview- What is HIV? How does it spread?

  • What is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?
    • Viral, sexually transmitted infection
    • Incurable
  • How does it spread?
    • Direct bodily fluid contact
    • Needles/drug paraphernalia
    • Unprotected sexual intercourse

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HIV Overview- Stages of HIV and Symptoms

  • Stages of HIV
    • Acute HIV infection
    • Chronic HIV infection
    • Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
  • Symptoms
    • Flu-like
    • Development of opportunistic infections

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Global Overview

In 2019:

  • 38m people with HIV/AIDS
  • 81% of them aware of HIV status
  • 690,000 deaths due to an AIDS-related illness (1.1 million in 2010)

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Global Overview

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Countries Overview- Adult HIV Prevalence Rates

  • United States
    • .4% (2018)
  • Russia
    • 1.2% (2017)
  • South Africa
    • 19% (2019)

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Key Populations Introduction

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Key Populations- IDU, Sex Workers, LGBTQ/MSM

  • Criminalization of drug use, sex work, and same-sex marriage
  • Stigmatized
  • Connection of risky behaviors

New diagnoses in U.S., 2018

Graphics: CDC

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Key Populations- IDU

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Socioeconomic Factors- Stigma, Education, and Access to Healthcare

  • Stigma against all key populations
  • HIV/Sex education
  • Access to healthcare
  • Cycle of poverty, lack of education, lack of health services, and stigma

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Conclusion

  • How can we reduce the spread & effects of HIV without a cure?
    • Education
    • Access to healthcare
    • Change in societal opinions