Last week when I was interviewing my grandmother I asked her if she thinks that HIV/AIDS is an issue in her communty. She responded by telling me " Kellie I live in a old folk community" ... Mrs. Linda replied to my discussion and said that HIV is not forgotton in the senior community and that it is actually on the rise. So I wanted to investigate my self...I found this power point that is a little out dated but helpful http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Disease_ctrl/aids/trends/slides/Seniors02.pdf
I think I need to have a little talk with my granny :)
DID YOU HEAR....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GANLE0r7Vvw
This video made me smile.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Week #3
This week I am thinking a lot about the question of the week. My sister, mom and grandmother are the people that I questioned for the assignment. I knew they would all tell me that they would take care of me and help me in whichever way I needed. But I can only wonder what would really happen if when I got my results back, and they were positive. It is not something that I can hide from my mom and sister; I am going to need all of the help I can get from my family, but I can only wonder what is really going on their minds. My sister had said she would still be part of my life, she would go to the movies with me and beach, do our everyday activities but she would not share anything with me i.e. drinks. But I know my sister, I wonder if she would even treat me the same. I also asked her, what if we were in a car accident and both of us were bleeding, my injuries were a little more severe then hers, would she hesitate to help me? Unfortunately, my sister said she would not help me but she did have a smile on her face. I know my grandmother would help me, but there is only so much she could do herself. But she has known a couple of people that have died because of the virus. I know without a doubt that my mom would be there for me. All of this just makes me wonder…
DID YOU KNOW…
According to HIV/AIDS and Children
“ It can be argued that every child growing up in an area with high HIV prevalence is affected by the epidemic regardless of whether they, or a close family member, are infected.
HIV can damage a child’s life in three main ways: through its effects directly on the child, on that child’s family, and on the community that the child is growing up in.
The direct effects of HIV on children
Many children are themselves infected with HIV
The effects of HIV on a child’s family
Children live with family members who are infected with HIV.
Children act as carers for sick parents who have AIDS.
Many children have lost one or both parents to AIDS, and are orphaned.
An increasing number of households are headed by children, as AIDS erodes traditional community support systems.
Children end up being their family’s principal wage earners, as AIDS prevents adults from working, and creates expensive medical bills.
The effects of HIV on a child’s community
As AIDS ravages a community, schools lose teachers and children are unable to access education. Doctors and nurses die, and children find it difficult to gain care for childhood diseases.
Children may lose their friends to AIDS.
Children who have HIV in their family may be stigmatized and affected by discrimination (berry,2009)".
Berry, S(July 28, 2009). HIV/AIDS and children. In Avert. Retrieved September 21,2009 from
http://www.avert.org/children.htm
DID YOU KNOW…
According to HIV/AIDS and Children
“ It can be argued that every child growing up in an area with high HIV prevalence is affected by the epidemic regardless of whether they, or a close family member, are infected.
HIV can damage a child’s life in three main ways: through its effects directly on the child, on that child’s family, and on the community that the child is growing up in.
The direct effects of HIV on children
Many children are themselves infected with HIV
The effects of HIV on a child’s family
Children live with family members who are infected with HIV.
Children act as carers for sick parents who have AIDS.
Many children have lost one or both parents to AIDS, and are orphaned.
An increasing number of households are headed by children, as AIDS erodes traditional community support systems.
Children end up being their family’s principal wage earners, as AIDS prevents adults from working, and creates expensive medical bills.
The effects of HIV on a child’s community
As AIDS ravages a community, schools lose teachers and children are unable to access education. Doctors and nurses die, and children find it difficult to gain care for childhood diseases.
Children may lose their friends to AIDS.
Children who have HIV in their family may be stigmatized and affected by discrimination (berry,2009)".
Berry, S(July 28, 2009). HIV/AIDS and children. In Avert. Retrieved September 21,2009 from
http://www.avert.org/children.htm
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Did you hear?
The number of infected children...
According to "HIV,AIDS and children" website:
The figures below show the number of children (defined by UNAIDS as under-15s) directly affected by HIV and AIDS:
According to "HIV,AIDS and children" website:
The figures below show the number of children (defined by UNAIDS as under-15s) directly affected by HIV and AIDS:
- At the end of 2007, there were 2 million children living with HIV around the world.
- An estimated 370,000 children became newly infected with HIV in 2007.
- Of the 2 million people who died of AIDS during 2007, more than one in seven were children. Every hour, around 31 children die as a result of AIDS(Berry, 2009).
Berry. S. (July 28, 2009). HIV, AIDS and children. In Avert. Retrieved September 15, 2009,
Week 2
This week was a whirl wind for me with all of the module work. But the question of the week is what really sparked my interest. The question was if you were in Africa and were in an accident and needed a blood transfusion would you accept it there, or would you wait for blood to come from states. My response was to except the blood transfusion. Answering this question on the spot was easy; however, according to the Safe Blood for Africa Foundation, 5-10% of their transfusions are infected with HIV (Busch, 2008). I was comparing the transfusions that happened in Africa to those in the United States. There is an enormous difference. According to the National Heart, Blood and Lung Institute, “Your risk of getting HIV from a blood transfusion is lower than your risk of getting killed by lightning. Only about 1 in 2 million donations might carry HIV and transmit HIV if given to a patient” (What is blood transfusion, 2009).
As illustrated below, the graph compares HIV infected blood transfusions performed in the United States to those in Africa. This graph does not necessarily indicate the high risk of contracting HIV from a transfusion performed in Africa; rather it shows just how safe transfusions are in the United States. What stands out to me this week, goes far beyond the original “do, or not to do” scenario. I am truly amazed that while transfusions in Africa are fairly safe, fairly safe isn’t good enough. If transfusions performed in the United States can be almost foolproof, then it’s possible to be that safe worldwide.
As illustrated below, the graph compares HIV infected blood transfusions performed in the United States to those in Africa. This graph does not necessarily indicate the high risk of contracting HIV from a transfusion performed in Africa; rather it shows just how safe transfusions are in the United States. What stands out to me this week, goes far beyond the original “do, or not to do” scenario. I am truly amazed that while transfusions in Africa are fairly safe, fairly safe isn’t good enough. If transfusions performed in the United States can be almost foolproof, then it’s possible to be that safe worldwide.
ADD ON:
I found an organization in Maui, Hawaii. Maui AIDS Foundation is a organization that offers a number of amenities to those who HIV/AIDS positive. The organization offers a wonderful health care support that will provide “financial support for medical, dental, nutritional, emotional and transportation needs all funded by Ryan White Care Act & the local Dennis Dane emergency fund” (Maui AIDS Foundation, 2007). Along with medical support Maui AIDS foundation will provide housing and counseling services. Maui AIDS foundation is also very big on providing prevention education services (Maui AIDS Foundation, 2007).
undefined. (July 2009). What is blood transfusion?. In National Heart, Lung, Blood Institute. Retrieved
September 15, 2009, from http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/bt/bt_whatis.html.
Undefined. (2007). Programs. Maui AIDS Foundation. Retrieved September 15,2009, from
http://www.mauiaids.org/default.asp .
I found an organization in Maui, Hawaii. Maui AIDS Foundation is a organization that offers a number of amenities to those who HIV/AIDS positive. The organization offers a wonderful health care support that will provide “financial support for medical, dental, nutritional, emotional and transportation needs all funded by Ryan White Care Act & the local Dennis Dane emergency fund” (Maui AIDS Foundation, 2007). Along with medical support Maui AIDS foundation will provide housing and counseling services. Maui AIDS foundation is also very big on providing prevention education services (Maui AIDS Foundation, 2007).
undefined. (July 2009). What is blood transfusion?. In National Heart, Lung, Blood Institute. Retrieved
September 15, 2009, from http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/bt/bt_whatis.html.
Undefined. (2007). Programs. Maui AIDS Foundation. Retrieved September 15,2009, from
http://www.mauiaids.org/default.asp .
Sunday, September 6, 2009
HIV??
My concern... if HIV/AIDS is a virus that is affecting someone every 9 1/2 minutes why is there not enough concern. Everytime I turn around, there is someone wearing a bright pink breast cancer shirt, bracelet or even a hat, magnets are on thier cars and triathlons, marathons are being ran every weekend all advertising to find a cure. But what about AIDS, to be honest I have not seen anything supporting or finding the cure, just seems odd to me.
To be completly honest, all this information that I have been reading over in my HIV Disease class is overwhelming, but so interesting I have probably heard the word HIV/AIDS maybe 5 times my WHOLE life before this class started and I think that is sad. This makes me want to go run for the cure and get a bracelet but most of all tell my friends what I have learned so far.
To be completly honest, all this information that I have been reading over in my HIV Disease class is overwhelming, but so interesting I have probably heard the word HIV/AIDS maybe 5 times my WHOLE life before this class started and I think that is sad. This makes me want to go run for the cure and get a bracelet but most of all tell my friends what I have learned so far.
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