Manipulating the World of HIV/AIDS

ISBN-13: 9783847377146 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 180 str.

Atueyi S C Stanley

Opis

Human Immunodeficiency Virus, infectious agent that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), a disease that leaves a person vulnerable to life-threatening infections. Scientists have identified two types of this virus. There is no cure or effective vaccine for HIV infection. Efforts at prevention have focused primarily on changes in sexual behaviour such as the practice of abstinence and the use of condoms. Attempts to reduce intravenous drug use and to discourage the sharing of needles have also led to a reduction in infection rates in some areas. Moreover; Stigma remains the single most important barrier to public action. It is a main reason why too many people are afraid to see a doctor to determine whether they have the disease or to seek treatment if so. It helps make AIDS the silent killer, because people fear the social disgrace of speaking about it, or taking easily available precautions, stigma is a chief reason why the AIDS epidemic continues to devastate societies around the world. Many of us will be called to minister or counsel others who are concerned about their HIV status. It is important for us to understand how to counsel or reach out these individuals.

O autorze

Stanley(the Vessel)is a well known health counsellor in Nigeria.He was trained by OMCA Consultancy Service(Human Capital Development Specialist)Aguata chapter of Anambra State.He hails from Amichi in Nnewi South of Anambra State.Some of his books are;THE END-TIME HARVEST,CHURCH S MISSION-UNFINISHED TASK etc.